Marly Bak from Velserbroek is competing in the Robijn Quickwash Eredivisie Beach volleyball tournament in Zandvoort this weekend. Alongside teammate Bjorna Gras, the 31-year-old is seeded sixth in the women's competition hosted at Venti Beach.
Dorien attended an information evening about natural burials at the Onderlangs cemetery in Castricum to learn about eco-friendly end-of-life options. The event allowed visitors to explore the grounds and gather information, with Dorien expressing her interest in selecting a sunny final resting place. The session provided a space for participants to reflect on their future burial preferences.
A local resident rescued two people from the debris following a powerful explosion at a gym in an apartment building in Osdorp, Amsterdam. The witness shared his traumatic experience as authorities confirmed that multiple suspects have been arrested and several vehicles seized in connection with the incident.
According to data from the Kadaster, 48 percent of people who purchased a home in Haarlem last year came from outside the municipality. This figure is higher than the national average in the Netherlands, where 42 percent of buyers moved from a different municipality.
On Friday afternoon, walkers successfully extinguished a dune fire in IJmuiden before emergency services took over. Their quick response was credited with preventing the fire from spreading further.
Artist Samuel Welten has released a new song for the upcoming World Cup, aiming to inspire fans of the Dutch national football team. In an interview with NU.nl, Welten expressed his hope that the track will ignite passion among supporters as they cheer for Oranje.