Two Ajax supporters were sentenced to six weeks in prison, with four weeks suspended, for attacking police officers with stones and bottles following a match in Volendam. The court also ordered the men to pay 500 euros in compensation to the victims after the Mobile Unit intervened to separate rival fan groups.
Masies Artien reflects on missing the chance to play for Iraq against Norway in Boston, where he would have faced star striker Erling Haaland. Instead of competing, Artien is watching the match as a supporter on television.
The city of Haarlem is partnering with the platform Hospi Housing to encourage residents to rent out spare rooms to students and young professionals. This initiative aims to address the housing shortage while providing homeowners with tax-free extra income and social connection. Hospi Housing supports hosts by matching them with tenants and managing administrative tasks such as contracts.
England is set to begin their World Cup campaign on Wednesday amid high domestic expectations for the national team. Midfielder Declan Rice remains focused on the upcoming matches while dismissing public criticism regarding his personal life.
Avalon Leiman, a 25-year-old from The Hague with a rare connective tissue disorder, shares her struggle with chronic pain and disability. She expresses concern that proposed healthcare policy changes in the Netherlands may lead to a loss of coverage for her essential medical needs.
Hundreds of people are expected to walk through the streets of Haarlem during the night of Saturday, June 20, to Sunday, June 21. The event will take place in the early morning hours, creating a unique sight for local residents.