British director John Irvin, known for the television series Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, has died at the age of 86. His producer confirmed that he passed away on August 11 surrounded by his family.
Mayor Jos Wienen has awarded the Heldenpenning to Vera Rebel for saving a man from the Schotersingel in Haarlem on August 22, 2025. Rebel jumped into the water and brought the victim to safety after noticing him struggling, an act of courage recognized by local authorities.
The Royal Netherlands Air Force will perform a flyby featuring a Chinook helicopter, a C-130 Hercules, and several F-35 fighter jets during Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix. This aerial display, requested by race organizers, coincides with the playing of the national anthem and serves as a significant moment for the final Dutch Grand Prix for the time being.
Dutch presenter Emma Wortelboer announced on Instagram that she has given birth to her second daughter. The 29-year-old shared the news of the newborn's arrival on Wednesday.
In 2021, Santi Greeven became viral after a failed attempt to take a selfie with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff at the Zandvoort Formula 1 circuit when his mother called him at the crucial moment. Although the incident became a widely shared social media clip, Greeven was later invited to meet Wolff again and successfully captured the photo.