The Dominican Republic national baseball team has withdrawn from the Haarlem Baseball Week shortly before the tournament's start due to financial reasons. This late cancellation forces organizers to adjust the participant field for the international event held in the Netherlands.
Experts warn that children's physical activity is often too limited or specialized, which can lead to injuries and decreased motivation. They recommend prioritizing a variety of movements and sports over repetitive gym training to ensure healthy development.
A street cleaning initiative has launched in Velsen-Noord, affecting Pelsstraat and other local streets with temporary parking restrictions. The maintenance program includes activities such as sweeping, pruning, and gutter cleaning to improve the neighborhood's appearance.
Police have arrested two teenagers, aged 15 and 17, for a robbery at a tobacco shop in Hoofddorp that took place on April 4. The suspects, who are from Amsterdam and Haarlemmermeer, fled the scene on a scooter and no injuries were reported during the incident.
The Hillegom municipal council has expressed broad support for the new local governing agreement titled "Hillegom maken we samen," with 16 out of 19 members voting in favor. Only the political parties Hart voor Hillegom and CDA opposed the plan, which outlines the coalition's goals for the upcoming term.
Police have arrested two teenagers, aged 15 and 17, in connection with an armed robbery of a tobacco shop in Hoofddorp that occurred on April 4. The suspects, who reside in Amsterdam and Haarlemmermeer, were taken into custody on Wednesday following an investigation into the incident at the 't Paradijs shopping center.