In the municipal elections in The Hague, D66 candidate Marije Mostert received 9,904 votes, surpassing the party's lead candidate Yousef Assad, who received 8,082. This outcome was revealed in the preliminary election results released on Friday.
Koninklijke HFC has signed 25-year-old defender Fons Gemmel from Swift for the upcoming season. The former AZ player returns to the Second Division after recovering from a serious knee injury.
The Dutch royal family has shared a photo on social media expressing their excitement for the national King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The post, released by the Government Information Service, features King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and their three daughters. The royal couple included a message in both Dutch and Frisian to mark the occasion.
Haarlem offers numerous activities throughout King's Day for those who prefer to start their celebrations later in the day. The city features dozens of hotspots and events spread across various locations to celebrate the King's birthday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed the United States for the failure of peace negotiations in Pakistan. Araghchi made these statements upon arriving in Russia for a scheduled meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Police are investigating a sexual incident that occurred in the Kromme Elleboogsteeg in the center of Haarlem during the night of Saturday to Sunday. Authorities are calling for witnesses who may have information about the event to come forward.