The man, who faces terrorism charges in the Netherlands, made the admission in his first court hearing and told the judge that he had acted alone, according to Dutch prosecutors.
Tag: Netherlands
Amsterdam Is to Ban Tours of the Red-Light District
The Dutch capital will prohibit guided visits to the area in an effort to tackle overcrowding by tourists and improve working conditions for prostitutes.
Terrorism Charges Planned in Utrecht Shooting, Dutch Prosecutors Say
Officials said the suspect also faced multiple counts of murder or manslaughter over the attack in the Netherlands that left three people dead.
Dutch Tram Attack May Be Terrorism, Police Say
A 37-year-old Turkish immigrant has been arrested over the shooting, which left at least three people dead.
Dutch ISIS Fighter, Husband of Shamima Begum, Wants to Return Home With Family
Yago Riedijk, who is a Kurdish detention center in Syria, told the BBC that he, his wife and their newborn son “should live in Holland,” but he is still on a terrorism watch list.
Would You Die for Europe? A Binational Battalion Offers an Answer
A German-led tank battalion with Dutch soldiers gives a glimpse of what a “real European army” may look like one day, though the obstacles are huge.
Beware the Brexit Monster: Dutch Businesses Get a Furry Blue Warning
The Netherlands created the mascot as part of a set of business resources to avoid having “Brexit get in your way.”
Mitsubishi Accuses Carlos Ghosn of Taking a Secret $9 Million Payment
The carmaker said its former chairman, who is awaiting trial on financial misconduct charges, was paid 7.8 million euros from a joint venture with Nissan.
E.U. Imposes Sanctions on Iran Over Assassination Plots
The decision underscored the difficult balancing act facing the European Union as it tries to counter suspected Iranian misbehavior and preserve the 2015 nuclear deal.
Toxic Peroxide Found on Dutch Beach After Cargo Ship Loses 277 Containers
The Netherlands deployed troops to help clean up after a storm threw hundreds of containers off the MSC Zoe, littering beaches with debris.