A 17-year-old boy from Lelystad was arrested for assaulting a pedestrian and kicking them into the water at the Oosterdokskade in Amsterdam on March 2. The victim managed to climb out of the water safely after falling five meters, and police are still searching for two other suspects involved in the incident.
The European Union is exploring a plan based on a French model to offer low-income citizens electric vehicle leases for approximately 150 euros per month. While the Netherlands has not yet adopted this social leasing scheme, advocates suggest it would significantly increase the accessibility of electric driving.
The European Court of Justice has ruled that current cigarette emission measurement methods can remain in place, effectively allowing so-called "cheat cigarettes" to stay on the market. This decision prevents the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) from enforcing stricter regulations on filter cigarettes that reportedly deliver more harmful substances than officially recorded.
Colombian singer Karol G will perform at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on July 10, 2027, as part of her 'Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour'. The concert was announced by organizer MOJO and marks a stop in the Dutch capital during her world tour.
The annual Aprilfeesten neighborhood festival has kicked off at the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam, featuring traditional attractions like a Ferris wheel and live music. Running since 1988, the event focuses on community involvement and will continue until King's Day.
The Historical Association Heemstede-Bennebroek is launching an exhibition this Saturday at the Pomphuis focused on primary school history from 1940 to 1985. Local residents are encouraged to attend and reflect on their educational experiences and memories from that era.