The village of Velsen-Noord is preparing for the 20th edition of its traditional village festival, which will take place from June 19 to 21 at the Stratingplantsoen. Organizers aim to foster community connection through the event, which will conclude each evening with the singing of the local anthem.
The 'Ik zie jou' photo project is seeking ten Haarlem residents to be paired with local newcomers for a series of interviews and portraits based on shared interests. These stories and photographs will be showcased in an outdoor exhibition in Haarlem's city center this September. Interested participants can apply through the Museum of Humanity website until June 21, 2026.
Two 19-year-old drivers were arrested after a head-on collision at the intersection of Zeeburgerdijk and Molukkenstraat in Amsterdam East on Friday night. Both individuals tested positive for cannabis use, although neither required hospitalization despite significant damage to their vehicles. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
VodafoneZiggo reported a significant increase in internet traffic during the Dutch national team's first World Cup match against Japan. Fans frequently used their phones to scroll during halftime and scheduled drink breaks throughout the game.
Former Dutch international footballer Jerry de Jong has passed away at the age of 61, according to an announcement by the KNVB. He earned three caps for the Netherlands national team in 1990 and 1991 and was the father of Nigel de Jong, the current KNVB director of top football.
Dutch footballer Virgil van Dijk is the only Dutch player featured in Nike's six-minute summer commercial titled 'Rip the script.' He appears alongside other global stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Cristiano Ronaldo.