Handballer Donny Vink has returned to Aalsmeer after a brief retirement, helping the team reach the national championship finals. The 27-year-old recently signed a one-year contract extension, citing a renewed passion for the sport and his teammates.
Actress Blake Lively is requesting that a judge order Justin Baldoni to cover her legal expenses following their recent settlement. This move comes less than a month after the two reached an agreement regarding a dispute involving the film "It Ends with Us".
Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.5% in May, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. The increase is primarily driven by rising fuel and energy costs resulting from the conflict in Iran and high oil prices.
The number of Dutch municipalities with or developing a local heat plan has increased from 90 to 128 over the past year, according to the Red Cross and the Climate Alliance. While this is seen as a positive step toward protecting vulnerable residents from extreme heat, organizations emphasize that every municipality needs to implement such a plan.
A man appeared in court for stalking his ex-girlfriend in Leiden throughout several months in 2025, including placing GPS trackers on her car and sending threatening messages to her family and friends. The defendant claimed his actions occurred during a manic period and resulted in the violation of a court-ordered contact ban.
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the comic strip Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published daily from Monday through Saturday.