A man was seriously injured during a shooting at the corner of Marco Polostraat and Davisstraat in Amsterdam-West around 10:20 PM. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds, and no suspects have been arrested yet. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Mayor Jos Wienen has announced that Haarlem cafes will be allowed to broadcast the Dutch national team's World Cup matches, including those scheduled on non-regular nightlife evenings if the team advances past the group stage. This decision ensures fans can continue to watch Oranje in local bars throughout the tournament.
Students at OBS de Sterrenkijker in Beverwijk experienced an interactive cinema housed within a unique inflatable structure resembling a bouncy castle. The project aims to bring stories to life for the children through an immersive and novel experience.
A study by the Research and Data Center (WODC) has found that socio-economically disadvantaged suspects in the Netherlands receive harsher sentences on average than those who are more affluent. This research highlights a significant disparity in how criminal law is applied based on a defendant's socio-economic status.
Nicol Kremers is appealing a court ruling that found she breached a non-disclosure agreement with her former partner, reality TV star Peter Gillis. A civil judge previously ordered Kremers to pay 90,000 euros in damages to Gillis following the contract violation.
Deputy Mayor Esmah Lahlah has installed eight-year-old Ava as Amsterdam's new child mayor alongside a newly formed children's council. The council is tasked with advising the city government on various issues, with Ava aiming to focus specifically on addressing child poverty during her one-year term.