The 'Ome Piet' ferry service on the Ringvaart, which connects Badhoevedorp to the Amsterdamse Bos, will cease operations after sixteen seasons. Owner Erik Hoogenboom announced that this year will be the final season, choosing to stop while the service is still safe and successful.
The artist DEF, winner of the 3FM Award for best newcomer, is transitioning from performing at Paradiso to the Pinkpop festival. Hailing from Hoorn, he aims to expand his audience by evolving his signature sound as a recognized 3FM Talent.
The Zandvoort mixed tennis team was eliminated in the semi-finals of the Dutch national championship playoffs following a 4-2 loss to Daisy from Apeldoorn. The team competed without Thijs Boogaard, who recently performed well at the Rosmalen tournament.
Annabel Thomas and Lucas de Man have presented the initial results of the Possible Landscapes project, which aims to build 20 homes in the IJmond region. The initiative focuses on using locally sourced materials to create circular and bio-based housing specifically for residents of the area.
The 2026 Dutch Adventure Racing Championship commenced at FC Oegstgeest, where participants began a grueling 40-hour endurance challenge without sleep or mobile phones. The competition involves various physical activities, including an extensive bike ride along the beach, testing the mental and physical limits of the athletes.