To promote the upcoming opening of Marty’s Bars & Bowling, employees performed a "guerrilla bowling" event with human pins in the center of Haarlem on Saturday. The new venue replaces Bison Bowling, which is set to close its current location on the Randweg in early May.
Actress Elizabeth Olsen is expecting her first child, according to reports from People magazine. The news follows the publication of photographs showing the actress with a visible baby bump.
Futsal Amsterdam lost the second match of the national title finals 3-0 to Tigers Roermond, who secured their third consecutive Dutch championship. Despite hitting the woodwork several times, the Amsterdam team could not overcome the Limburg-based favorites or force a deciding game. This victory completes a treble for Tigers Roermond, who also won the national cup and super cup this season.
Authorities discovered illegal vapes, snus, and tobacco hidden among groceries during an inspection of a Polish supermarket in Hillegom. The items were found concealed in various places throughout the store, including between candy and in refrigerated units.
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are scheduled to arrive in the Netherlands this Saturday for a state visit at the invitation of King Willem-Alexander. The official program of the visit will take place from the following Wednesday through Friday. It is considered unusual for heads of state to arrive several days before an official state visit begins.
In an article reflecting on Dutch graduation traditions, Richard Kemper observes the widespread display of flags and school bags across the Netherlands to celebrate successful students. He offers a message of encouragement to those who failed their exams, questioning the ultimate importance of a diploma in one's life.