Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, confessed in an Oslo court to attempting to strangle his ex-girlfriend. The confession occurred during a trial in which he faces a total of 40 criminal charges.
Train services on the high-speed line between Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam Centraal are reduced on Monday afternoon due to a defective train. The disruption is impacting travel on this major transport route.
Fairground operators in Haarlem and IJmuiden are facing higher operational costs as diesel prices rise due to the conflict in the Middle East. Despite these increased expenses for running attractions, ticket prices for visitors have remained largely unaffected compared to the previous year.
The Netherlands celebrated King's Day with citizens setting up early for flea markets and participating in various festivals across the country. Diverse events were held nationwide to mark the orange-themed holiday.
Dutch pop group Drukwerk has canceled upcoming performances following lead singer Harry Slinger's diagnosis with colon cancer. The 76-year-old singer is scheduled to undergo surgery in the near future to remove the cancer.
Three pre-registered demonstrations took place at various points along the royal family's route during King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân confirmed that the protests had been announced in advance.