British actress Bonnie Wright, famous for her role as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film series, has announced she is expecting her second child. She shared the news with her followers on social media this past Sunday.
The fertility rate in the Netherlands has dropped from 1.71 to 1.43 over the past decade, falling short of the 2.1 children per woman needed to sustain the workforce. Richard Kemper notes that while raising children is rewarding, the decline is understandable given the significant effort and challenges involved.
A 64-year-old fairground operator has been acquitted of a suspected stabbing incident that occurred in a Hillegom parking lot. The police judge ruled that there was no concrete evidence to support the charges, noting the case was based on rumors and suspicions.
The Eurovision Song Contest saw a significant decline in viewership this year, attracting 131 million viewers compared to 166 million the previous year. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) reported these figures on Friday following the international music event.
Burglars in Haarlem have become more successful compared to five years ago, leading to an increase in break-ins during the first months of this year. Data indicates that this higher success rate may be driving the recent surge in criminal activity across the city.
Several residents and cyclists in Amsterdam-West have reported being attacked by aggressive birds, likely crows or ravens, which are protecting their nests during the breeding season. Victims described birds diving at their heads, causing minor injuries such as scratches. Experts from the Bird Protection organization state that this territorial behavior is temporary and will likely cease once the young birds leave their nests in a few weeks.