A 41-year-old woman has been arrested for complicity in an attempted bombing in Haarlem after her minor son was caught trying to place an explosive in February. Police allege she helped plan the timing and payment for the act, resulting in charges of criminal exploitation of her child. She remains in custody following a decision by the examining magistrate on Friday.
Music association Soli is hosting its own festival this Saturday afternoon in Santpoort-Noord. The event will feature members performing a wide variety of recognizable music from film and television.
The ANWB will deploy thirty roadside assistance workers across Europe from July 5 to August 30 to support Dutch vacationers experiencing vehicle breakdowns. These teams will be stationed in popular holiday destinations, specifically France, Italy, and Spain.
Ten-year-old Stijn van Eerden from Bakkum shared his tactical advice for Dutch national football team coach Ronald Koeman. He suggested that striker Memphis Depay should be left out of the lineup, criticizing him for missing too many scoring opportunities despite his penalty record.
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands to advocate for migrants arriving from Africa, emphasizing the need for safe and legal migration channels. During his visit, he spoke in defense of those seeking a better life and urged authorities to establish secure routes.
Defending champion Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the second round of the Libéma Open in Rosmalen after a straight-sets loss to China's Zhizhen Zhang. The Dutch player, ranked significantly higher than his opponent, lost 6-7, 4-6 in a disappointing performance.