A construction worker reported sighting an otter in Heemskerk, potentially fulfilling a long-term goal of outgoing alderman Piet Burgering, who is nicknamed 'Piet Otter.' Wildlife cameras are being deployed to confirm the animal's presence as the alderman prepares to leave office.
Public transport workers in Haarlem plan to strike during the early morning of Wednesday, June 24. The industrial action is expected to bring train and bus services to a standstill, leading to potential travel disruptions for commuters.
The Night of the Refugee walking event raised a record 2.1 million euros for the Stichting Vluchteling foundation. A record 10,000 participants joined the event to walk distances of up to 50 kilometers, despite encountering poor weather conditions along the way.
A man was injured in a stabbing incident on Tussen Meer in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam early this morning. The victim was treated at a hospital and has since been released, while police continue to investigate the number of suspects and seek witnesses.
British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is set to become a grandfather for the first time. His daughter, Holly Ramsay, announced on Instagram that she and her husband, Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, are expecting their first child.
The organization Buurts is launching cycling lessons at Californiëplein in Haarlem to help adults who never learned to ride a bike as children. The initiative aims to increase residents' independence and mobility by providing them with the necessary skills to navigate the city confidently on two wheels.