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Ajax's Ko Itakura still out for important match against NEC

Ajax will face NEC on Saturday without injured defender Ko Itakura and Oleksandr Zinchenko, who is sidelined for the remainder of the season. Manager Fred Grim confirmed that while Takehiro Tomiyasu is fit for limited minutes and Steven Berghuis is nearing a return, a decision on new signing Maher Carrizo's availability is still pending. The match is a crucial encounter between fourth-placed Ajax and third-placed NEC at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

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Two injured in Hoofddorp stabbing, one suspect arrested

Two people were injured in a stabbing incident in Hoofddorp, leading to a significant response from emergency services. Police have arrested one suspect following the event.

Demonstration in Vriezenveen proceeds peacefully

A demonstration against the arrival of asylum seekers in Vriezenveen, Overijssel, proceeded peacefully on Tuesday evening. Approximately 100 people gathered in front of the town hall and dispersed without incident by 9:00 PM.

Two injured and arrest after Hoofddorp stabbing

Two people were injured and one suspect was arrested following a stabbing near an eatery on Marktplein in Hoofddorp at approximately 9:00 PM. Police have cordoned off the area for a forensic investigation, suspecting that a prior argument led to the incident.

Driver hits cyclists, gives fake phone number and flees

A driver struck two cyclists on the Meteorenweg in Amsterdam-Noord and fled the scene after providing a fake phone number to the victims. The cyclists were transported to the hospital with significant injuries, including broken ribs and a head wound. Police are currently investigating the hit-and-run and are appealing for witnesses or camera footage to help identify the driver.

Amanda's son received a threatening letter after hanging a pride flag. The neighborhood rallied in support: 'We want to let our neighbor know he is welcome here'

After an eleven-year-old boy in Haarlem hung a Pride flag to celebrate Pride Month, his family received an anonymous threatening letter demanding its removal. The local community in the Indische Buurt neighborhood responded with a mass show of support to ensure the boy felt welcome.