A 16-year-old girl sustained serious injuries on Tuesday evening after falling from a 10-meter-high gravel pile at a construction site in Den Helder. Police have stated the incident was an accident and will not be conducting a further investigation.
On Saturday, future residents visited the Schalkwijk Centrum construction site in Haarlem during 'Dag van de Bouw' to view their future homes. Visitors were able to explore the building where they are scheduled to move in approximately one year from now.
The weekend supplement AlleTijd features a 40-kilometer cycling route through the Zaanstreek region. The path leads cyclists through historic ribbon villages and past various local windmills and museums.
Ecologist Richard Witte argues that nature should be a fundamental component of housing developments rather than an afterthought, following news that nine homes near Heemskerk station were removed from plans to protect bat habitats. Despite public criticism during a housing shortage, Witte emphasizes that integrating nature is essential for creating sustainable and livable neighborhoods.
The Dutch singing group De Toppers performed a festive concert at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday night. The event combined music with a national football theme to create an atmosphere of celebration and unity.
Residents of Ombilinstraat in Amsterdam East returned to their homes on Wednesday morning after being evacuated due to an explosion and fire the previous day. Thirteen houses were affected, and the police are currently searching for two 14-year-old suspects seen fleeing the scene on a fatbike.