A 38-year-old man from Amsterdam appeared in a Haarlem court for allegedly sprinkling gasoline throughout his partner's home in Lijnden on March 11. While prosecutors claim he created a life-threatening situation and threatened the woman, the suspect denies the charges, claiming he was simply working on an outboard motor.
Dutch trade unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have initiated strikes in the public transport sector to protest proposed government changes to social security. Union leaders warned that these actions are only the beginning and could escalate if the cabinet does not address their concerns.
Circuit Zandvoort is officially confirmed to host the Formula E electric racing series starting in 2027. This follows the track's final Formula 1 race, which is scheduled to take place this August. The transition marks a new direction for the racing venue located in North Holland.
Several sporting events across the Netherlands have been cancelled due to an upcoming heatwave. Affected events include the four-day walking event in Sevenum and various running races such as the Roda Run in Kerkrade and the Schoklandloop.
England manager Thomas Tuchel's recent squad selection for the national team has sparked controversy, particularly regarding the exclusion of Manchester United defender Harry Maguire. Despite criticism over his performance statistics, Noni Madueke secured a place in the 26-man roster.
Netflix has confirmed that the comedy series Haantjes will end with its upcoming third season. Filming for the final episodes is currently underway, with a planned release date set for 2027.