Donald Pols is stepping down as the director of Milieudefensie to join Tata Steel Nederland. As a result, he is leaving the environmental organization with immediate effect to transition into his new role.
Dozens of artists will showcase their work at the MontMartre Hillegom event on Saturday, May 9. The exhibition will be centered around the Oude Pomp and Maartenskerk as part of a special anniversary celebration.
A 27-year-old man from Heemskerk has been sentenced to three years in prison for the 2021 rape of a woman following an appeal. This ruling overturns a previous acquittal from two years ago after the Public Prosecution Service challenged the initial verdict.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed his support for British citizens stranded on the Dutch cruise ship Hondius. He confirmed that the government is working with international partners to coordinate support and plan for their safe return.
Legal experts are questioning the lawfulness of the 13 arrests made during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at Amsterdam's Dam Square, specifically targeting nine silent protesters. Professor Jon Schilder argued that a peaceful, silent demonstration does not provide legal grounds for arrest unless there is an actual threat of public disorder. Although the protesters have been released, their lawyer plans to challenge the arrests, claiming the right to demonstrate at a chosen location was violated.
The IJmond Liberation Day festival in the Netherlands attracted many local primary school children and families on May 5th. Due to the holiday falling on a weekday, organizers focused on youth activities, with the dedicated kids' area seeing higher demand than the main festival grounds.