A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a daylight robbery of ten kilograms of cocaine from a truck in Rijsenhout. The court imposed a harsher sentence than the prosecution requested, citing the significant impact the crime had on witnesses.
Zandvoort marked Remembrance Day with a special theater afternoon at Theater De Krocht, featuring two poignant plays about the impact of war. This event represents the first time the town has used theater as a medium for this annual commemoration.
FC Volendam's coach has established agreements with players to limit their screen time, arguing that excessive phone use harms concentration. Legal experts are currently debating whether an employer has the authority to impose such regulations on personal device usage.
Stichting Oer-IJ and Museum Kennemerland are organizing a guided walk on May 17 through the Oer-IJ region. The tour, titled 'Between strawberries and steel,' explores how the landscape transitioned from agriculture to industry over the last century.
Dutch rapper Lil Kleine has collaborated with professional footballer Noa Lang to release a new song. Lang, who performs under the stage name Noano, is a prominent international player for the Netherlands national team.
An 18-year-old suspect from IJmuiden appeared in court, denying involvement in a 2025 kidnapping and assault that moved from Beverwijk to Haarlem. The prosecution alleges the incident was a revenge attack involving rival youth groups, while the defense argues there is insufficient evidence to justify continued detention.