The municipality of Castricum has appointed Andreas de Graaf as its new interim municipal secretary starting at the end of this month. De Graaf is expected to bring enthusiasm and professional experience to the temporary role.
Russia has returned the bodies of more than 500 people to Ukraine, according to a report from Kyiv on Saturday. The remains are believed to be those of Ukrainian soldiers who were killed during the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
While many employees take time off in May for holidays like Ascension Day and Pentecost, 61-year-old payroll administrator Ronald faces an increased workload. Anne-Marije Buckens, who runs a company helping older workers, highlights the pressure on certain roles during popular vacation periods.
Piet van der Pol, the current general director of FC Volendam and former director of Telstar, expressed his support for both clubs ahead of their upcoming match. He emphasized that both teams deserve to remain in the Eredivisie, reflecting his deep personal and professional ties to both organizations.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the Netherlands this weekend to pursue new trade deals in sectors including defense, water management, and technology. During his visit, he met with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima at Huis ten Bosch to strengthen bilateral relations.
Police and security cleared hundreds of people from the Mall of the Netherlands in Leidschendam on Saturday morning. The crowd had gathered for the release of a new Swatch watch, leading to the store's closure for the remainder of the day.