The Grote Markt in Haarlem hosted a stop of the 3x3 basketball PRO Cup on Sunday, set against the backdrop of the Sint-Bavokerk. The event highlighted the unique characteristics of the 3x3 variant compared to traditional basketball in a competitive yet relaxed atmosphere.
A Brazilian man and his wife were terrified when their home in Amsterdam was shot at by mistake, as the perpetrator intended to target someone named 'Achie the Somali.' The police confirmed the residents were not the intended targets and have posted a notice on the door to clarify the error.
A fire broke out on the rooftop terrace of a house on Borneo Island in Amsterdam this afternoon. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control, though significant damage was reported and the cause of the incident remains under investigation.
Last year, 145 students in Haarlem missed school because their parents took them on vacation outside of official school holidays. This unauthorized absence resulted in 23 fines being issued by the Education Executive Agency.
Tamar, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, has opened a new Korean beauty store on Heiligeweg in Amsterdam. The shop features a distinctive pink interior and organizes its beauty products according to specific skincare routines.