Police in Amsterdam confiscated a car and a driver's license after they were caught driving 146 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. The driver, who was stopped as part of a Europe-wide speed enforcement campaign, unsuccessfully requested that the officers issue only a warning.
Actress Hannah Waddingham shared that she enjoyed learning Dutch for her role as Rebecca in the new season of the series Ted Lasso. In the show, her character learns the language from her boyfriend, who is from Amsterdam.
Police arrested four suspects following a high-speed chase that ended near Rembrandtpark in Amsterdam after a break-in at a fire station in Aalsmeer. The incident is part of a string of recent burglaries targeting fire stations across the Netherlands, where thieves primarily steal rescue equipment.
The final day of the two-week World Pride event in Amsterdam features a protest march from the President Kennedylaan to the Museumplein. The celebration concludes with a concert at the Pride Village, where the WorldPride torch will be symbolically handed over to Cape Town for 2028.
Cinema Culinair is coming to Haarlem, offering an immersive experience where audience members can eat the same food featured in the films they are watching. This event combines dining and cinema, allowing food enthusiasts to taste the dishes they see on screen.
The Hoofddorpplein in Amsterdam has undergone a two-and-a-half-year renovation featuring a new amphitheater and seating area designed to improve community interaction. Funded by neighborhood budgets, the project was led by local residents and will be officially opened on September 5.