Simeon from Rijswijk participated in the Special Olympics National Games held at Rapa Nui on Zandvoort beach. Assisted by the Surf Project, participants received safety instructions and technical tips before heading into the North Sea to demonstrate their surfing skills.
Three pets named Lilly, Milo, and Djanga were reported missing in Haarlem last week. Local residents are being asked to help look for the animals to ensure their safe return to their owners.
The newspaper supplement AlleTijd features an 11.5 km walking route through Heerhugowaard that highlights various historical buildings. One notable stop is a farmhouse formerly owned by a VOC administrator, which has been repurposed into a care facility for people with dementia.
The MH17 Fact-finding Working Group is placing 298 empty chairs opposite the Russian embassy in The Hague as a silent protest for the victims of the 2014 disaster. The demonstration honors those killed when flight MH17, which departed from Amsterdam, was shot down over eastern Ukraine by pro-Russian separatists.
Thousands of fans celebrated the New York Knicks' NBA championship in New York, resulting in several chaotic incidents. During the festivities, a bus was set on fire and a teenager was injured by a gunshot.
Authors Truus Zonneveld and Tjarko van der Pol have released a new book titled 'Zevenmaal Beverwijk' to commemorate 750 years of the city's history. The publication features a combination of illustrations and stories to educate readers about the historical heritage of their hometown.