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.
The Public Prosecutor has demanded a four-year prison sentence for a 59-year-old man for a rape committed in Bodegraven in 1990. The case involving the then 14-year-old victim was brought to trial in The Hague over three decades after the incident occurred.
Several parents at a primary school in Zoetermeer had previously raised concerns about the behavior of janitor Oskar van der V. before his arrest as a sexual offense suspect. The 58-year-old had been working at the school since December 2019.
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.