The number of households in Haarlem reporting domestic violence to Veilig Thuis rose for the second consecutive year, with 840 cases recorded last year. A majority of these reported incidents involved child abuse.
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.
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.
The municipality of Castricum has reached a draft governing agreement and finalized the members of its new executive board. The board will feature representatives from Lokaal Vitaal, VVD, and D66, including Roel Beems, Judith Schram, Andries de Rooij, and Igor Balke.