Three people were injured during a stabbing incident on the Italiaanse Zeedijk in Hoorn on Saturday night. The incident occurred at approximately 11:22 PM in a nightlife area of the city. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree calling for presidential elections to be held in early 2027, the first in over two decades. The report by the Wafa news agency did not specify whether the 89-year-old leader intends to run for another term.
After 27 years in Haarlem's Koningstraat, Dennis Weening has moved his flower and interior shop, By Dennis, to the IJmuiden port area. He explained that the move was necessary because it has become increasingly difficult for entrepreneurs to maintain businesses within the city center.
Artist and voice actor Wim T. Schippers has passed away at the age of 83 in his hometown of Amsterdam. He was widely known for his television programs and for providing the Dutch voices for characters such as Ernie from Sesame Street and Kermit the Frog.
Amber de Nijs, a 22-year-old student from Beverwijk, has returned to the Netherlands after spending three months teaching English to children in Cambodia. She reflects fondly on the strong bonds she formed with her students, noting that even her most challenging class became her favorite.
South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim has passed away at the age of 91 in Germany following a short illness. His family announced the death of the world-renowned musician on Monday.