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News of Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Netherlands
Three perspectives
Fewer Amsterdam young people suspected of offences
In 2025, 2.3 per cent of 12- to 17-year-olds in Amsterdam were registered as suspects.
The proportion of young people in Amsterdam suspected of an offence has fallen again. The share is higher than average in Zuidoost and Nieuw-West, while the municipality warns that the figures are not directly comparable with older publications because of a new calculation method.
23 Sept 2026, 21:16
Three perspectives
Opheusden tightens security after riots over asylum protest
Fourteen suspects were detained after unrest at the Neder-Betuwe town hall.
Extra security measures have been taken in Opheusden after riots surrounding a demonstration against possible asylum accommodation. Police detained fourteen people; according to reports, they were temporarily given area bans.
23 Sept 2026, 19:16
Three perspectives
Judge forces NS to put up Wakker Dier posters
NS must allow the campaign for Eat No Animals Day at stations, or face a penalty.
The Utrecht District Court has ordered NS to put up Wakker Dier posters at stations. The campaign calls on travellers not to eat animals on 4 October and was rejected by NS because it could trigger public debate.
23 Sept 2026, 17:14
World
Drones halt flights at BER for 45 minutes
A reported drone over BER airport led to diverted flights and the temporary closure of both runways on Wednesday evening.
Air traffic at Berlin Brandenburg Airport was halted for about 45 minutes on Wednesday evening after a drone was reported. Police did not find the device; its origin and type remain unknown.
23 Sept 2026, 23:13
Three perspectives
US invites Putin to G20 summit in Miami
The American invitation opens a diplomatic channel, but Russia has yet to decide whether Putin will attend.
The United States has invited Russia to the G20 summit in Miami in December. Foreign Secretary Marco Rubio confirmed on Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin is welcome, while the Kremlin has yet to decide whether to attend.
23 Sept 2026, 22:14
Few free sources
Three perspectives
Ukraine hands over two North Korean prisoners
President Zelensky reports the transfer to South Korea, but independent confirmation is still lacking.
According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine has handed two North Korean prisoners of war over to South Korea. The report follows months of talks about their destination, but the available reporting contains no confirmation from the South Korean government or an international organisation.
23 Sept 2026, 21:16
Three perspectives
Russian helicopter briefly violates Polish airspace
Polish fighter jets were deployed after a Russian Mi-8 crossed the border from Kaliningrad.
A Russian military Mi-8 briefly violated Polish airspace on Wednesday, the Polish army reports. The helicopter remained over Polish territory for 42 seconds and penetrated approximately 300 metres.
23 Sept 2026, 19:16
Three perspectives
ICC convicts former Seleka commander of torture
Mahamat Said Abdel Kani found guilty of four crimes against humanity; sentence to be decided later.
The International Criminal Court in The Hague has convicted Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity committed during the conflict in the Central African Republic. The judges found, among other things, persecution and torture proven, but acquitted him of three war-crimes charges.
23 Sept 2026, 17:14
Economy
Wall Street lower as oil and yields rise
US shares came under pressure on Wednesday as oil prices and government bond yields rose.
The main US share indices fell on Wednesday as crude oil became more expensive and yields on US government bonds rose. Investors were also awaiting news on talks over the conflict in the Middle East and the forthcoming meeting between the US and Chinese presidents.
23 Sept 2026, 23:13
Sixty parties come forward to relaunch Accell
The bids range from individual bicycle brands to combinations involving stock and activities.
About sixty parties have shown interest in relaunching the bankrupt bicycle manufacturer Accell. The insolvency administrators are negotiating with several prospective buyers, but that does not yet guarantee that the group will survive as a whole.
23 Sept 2026, 21:16
Three perspectives
Trump backs diesel export ban, energy secretary calls it unworkable
The US president wants to investigate export restrictions, while his energy secretary warns of higher fuel prices.
Donald Trump supports the idea of no longer exporting American diesel in order to bring down domestic fuel prices. His energy secretary, Chris Wright, says such a ban would not work and could also make petrol and aviation fuel more expensive.
23 Sept 2026, 17:14
Climate
Oil washes ashore on Walcheren beaches
The source of the pollution is unknown, and Rijkswaterstaat is helping with the clean-up along the Zeeland coast.
Oil has washed ashore on several beaches in Walcheren since the weekend. The pollution is found partly among washed-up seaweed; the municipality of Veere warns visitors not to touch the oil or clean it up themselves.
23 Sept 2026, 22:14
Few free sources
Three perspectives
EU and Canada seek fresh support for ocean research
Cooperation takes on greater weight as US funding and monitoring networks come under pressure.
The European Union and Canada want to deepen their cooperation on ocean research. Public documents confirm existing research programmes and new consultation structures, but do not yet contain a fully worked-out formal joint rescue plan.
23 Sept 2026, 19:16
Science
Oxygen in wood opens new door to dating old timber
Researchers use oxygen isotopes in tree rings to date historic beams when conventional tree-ring analysis falls short.
A method that measures oxygen isotopes in tree rings could help date historic building timber. The technique has been studied for several years and is increasingly being tested and applied alongside classical dendrochronology.
23 Sept 2026, 21:16
Gallo-Roman wall found beneath Paris hospital
The discovery on Île de la Cité could provide new clues about the origins of Lutetia.
Archaeologists have found a wall of stone and wood beneath the Hôtel-Dieu in Paris that may have formed part of a Gallic fortification. The French Ministry of Culture has called the discovery important, but its interpretation is not yet definitive.
23 Sept 2026, 19:16
Tech
Three perspectives
Netherlands and Germany commit €40m to AI chip design
Innovation agencies NADI and SPRIND aim to accelerate chip development with artificial intelligence.
The Netherlands and Germany are jointly committing €40 million to a programme focused on AI-assisted chip design. Innovation agencies NADI and SPRIND are seeking European teams that can take energy-efficient chips from design to production more quickly.
23 Sept 2026, 22:14
Three perspectives
Datacentres win support, but scarcity remains a sticking point
The sector highlights the importance of computing power, while energy, water, space and grid capacity limit what the Netherlands can accommodate.
The debate over datacentres is shifting from whether the Netherlands needs them to which datacentres are socially and economically responsible. Supporters stress the growing need for AI computing power; governments and critics point to pressure on the electricity grid, water use and scarce space.
23 Sept 2026, 21:16
Three perspectives
GTA 6 hype brings malware to Dutch computers
Researchers find fake demos and downloads that can steal passwords and cryptocurrencies.
Cybercriminals are exploiting interest in Grand Theft Auto VI by offering fake demos and leaks. Security firms have found websites posing as Rockstar Games and spreading malware.
23 Sept 2026, 19:16
Health
Few free sources
Free liver checks in Rotterdam draw long queue
A temporary screening with a FibroScan gives visitors an initial indication of liver fat and stiffness.
Franciscus Gasthuis is offering free liver checks in Rotterdam from 22 to 24 September. Interest is high, but the scan is an initial screening, not a medical diagnosis.
23 Sept 2026, 19:16
Film
De Achterblijvers receives international Emmy nomination
BNNVARA’s youth series is in contention for an award in the Kids: Live-Action category.
The Dutch youth series De Achterblijvers has been nominated for an International Emmy Award. The series is on the list in the Kids: Live-Action category, alongside productions from Chile, the United Kingdom and the Philippines.
23 Sept 2026, 22:14
24Kitchen to leave Dutch television in 2027
The cooking channel will cease as a linear channel on 31 March 2027 and move its programmes to Disney+.
24Kitchen will stop broadcasting on Dutch television next year. According to the channel, its cooking programmes will remain available via Disney+, where room must remain for Dutch productions and new programmes.
23 Sept 2026, 21:16
Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York
The sentence follows a new conviction for the sexual abuse of production assistant Miriam Haley.
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in New York. The sentence follows a conviction in a retrial concerning the sexual abuse of production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006.
23 Sept 2026, 19:16
Books
Illustrator Terry Denton dies aged 76
The Australian creator became known worldwide for the Treehouse books with writer Andy Griffiths.
Australian illustrator and children’s author Terry Denton has died aged 76. He was best known for his long-running collaboration with writer Andy Griffiths on the popular Treehouse series.
23 Sept 2026, 21:16
Media
Few free sources
Three perspectives
Lower House puts broadcasters’ membership drives under further pressure
The planned reform abolishes the membership model, but the current law remains in force for now.
The debate over membership drives by public broadcasters is flaring up again in the Lower House. The government wants to replace the membership model with four broadcasting houses, but as long as the new law has not been adopted, the existing membership count remains legally relevant.
23 Sept 2026, 21:16