A total of 132 people drowned in the Netherlands last year, consisting of 100 residents and 32 foreign nationals. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the majority of these drowning victims were men aged 60 or older.
Legal aid insurer DAS is calling on the Dutch government to take stricter action against rogue construction companies following an increase in scams targeting homeowners. Reports indicate that one in three homeowners has encountered fraudulent contractors who often appear prominently in online search results.
The sports complex of the youth club RCH will be officially renamed the Johan Neeskens Sportpark next Wednesday to honor the late football legend. Neeskens, who passed away in October 2024, is celebrated as the greatest athlete from Heemstede and began his career at the club.
The Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland is organizing a "fish migration day" on Saturday, May 23. The event will be held at the historical Spaarndam pumping station to highlight local fish passage efforts.
On Tuesday morning, May 13, traffic in North Holland faced significant delays due to several incidents during the rush hour. Key disruptions included an accident on the A4 near Roelofarendsveen and slow-moving traffic on the A7 between Hoorn and Zaanstad.
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 250 Dutch citizens drowned last year, representing a slight increase from the 245 deaths recorded in 2024. This total is also higher than the five-year annual average of 235 drowning fatalities.