Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time by defeating Federico Cinà at Roland Garros. De Jong, who entered the main draw as a lucky loser, secured his victory in straight sets.
Three stork chicks have recently hatched in a nest at the Elswout estate near Haarlem. Local resident George is celebrating the birds' arrival by offering traditional Dutch snacks to passersby while observing the new family.
Several shops in Hoofddorp were evacuated on Wednesday afternoon as a precaution after a strange smell was detected at a Dirk van den Broek supermarket. The evacuation took place at Burgemeester van Stamplein while authorities investigated the situation.
The municipality of Epe has decided not to fine the Fletcher hotel chain for continuing to house asylum seekers past the May 26 deadline. Although the deadline was missed, the municipality is allowing the hotel more time to work with the COA to end the emergency reception.
Netherlands national team coach Ronald Koeman announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup on Wednesday afternoon. While Memphis Depay was included in the selection, AZ player Kees Smit did not make the final team.
A former employee of the Amsterdam district court has been sentenced to four years in prison, with one year suspended, for selling confidential data from judicial systems. The court also convicted the woman for extorting a man she met while gambling to fund her addiction.