Outgoing Prime Minister Dick Schoof thanked the Dutch public in a social media video message a day before his departure, calling the premiership the most enjoyable job he has held. He expressed gratitude for the support and constructive criticism received during his year and a half in office.
Former US President Barack Obama is set to host a six-part podcast titled 'A Great Book,' where he will discuss his favorite literature with various guests. The series will feature episodes dedicated to works such as John le Carré's 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'.
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car at Hoofddorpplein in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening. The driver tested negative for drugs and alcohol, but is under investigation for dangerous or obstructive driving.
A 15-year-old boy from Amsterdam was arrested alongside three others following a burglary at a fire station in Aalsmeer. The incident is part of an ongoing wave of burglaries targeting fire departments across the Netherlands.
Fairground operator Frans Stuy is recovering from a brain hemorrhage that struck him in March. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation and plans to scale back his work schedule to spend more time with his family while preparing to eventually pass his business to his son.
Former speed skater Erben Wennemars has undergone heart surgery after a hole in his heart was discovered. This discovery followed the stroke he suffered earlier this year in May.