A guided tour of the 1,000-year-old Engelmunduskerk in Oud-Velsen will take place on Sunday, June 21. The event is organized as part of the National Archeology Days to explore the church's history and its surroundings.
Public transport services in Amsterdam operated by GVB will start at 08:00 on Thursday due to a national strike organized by the FNV union. Travelers are warned to expect disruptions and an unpredictable schedule throughout the day, although ferry services will remain unaffected.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) alleges that several individuals from Utrecht defrauded health insurance companies and the Sociale Verzekeringsbank of more than 14 million euros. The large-scale fraud reportedly took place over several years and targeted multiple insurance providers.
Five men detained after riots at an anti-asylum demonstration in Wijk bij Duurstede will be released on Monday evening, though they remain suspects. Two other individuals previously arrested in connection with the unrest have already been released.
The Thurn und Taxis family established a centuries-long dominance over European postal services, building a massive fortune that remains with the family today. Haarlem became involved in this international struggle for control over postal traffic starting in 1649.
Several supermarket chains in the Netherlands, including Lidl, Albert Heijn, and Jumbo, have issued recalls for pet food products after blue plastic fragments were discovered during quality checks. The recall affects specific private label dog and cat food, and customers are advised not to feed these products to their pets.