One of the two boys injured in a fatbike accident in Castricum last Friday has returned home, while the other remains in the hospital receiving intensive care. Both victims are students at the Vonk Castricum secondary school, which provided the update following their collision with a car.
Former Dutch football player Lieke Martens has shared her personal story regarding the loss of her son, Eden, who passed away after 24 weeks of pregnancy. She spoke about how the tragic event has profoundly impacted her life and changed her outlook on the future. Martens emphasized that her son will never be forgotten.
The Special Olympics National Games for people with intellectual disabilities are taking place this weekend in Haarlem and the surrounding region. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony at the Haarlem Ice Rink, featuring athletes competing in various sports such as tennis and surfing.
Diederik Gommers will kick off a new week of public hearings by the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gommers, a former Outbreak Management Team member and intensive care specialist, will provide testimony regarding the pandemic's impact on healthcare. The hearings are scheduled to begin next Monday.
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire following the record-breaking initial public offering of SpaceX. Shares of the company rose by 18 percent during the opening of the New York stock exchanges, making it the largest IPO in history.