Three-time Olympic gold medalist Irene Schouten announced her retirement on Monday. The 31-year-old said she was proud of her career, and practically has "too many" achievements under her belt. She said the only career goal she did not accomplish was a victory at the Elfstedentocht, the famous natural ice marathon around 11 cities in Friesland that last took place in 1997.
A 16-year-old from Purmerend was arrested on Tuesday for the fatal shooting in the town, the police reported on Wednesday. The suspect is currently in custody and is only allowed contact with his lawyer. The police received a report at 8:05 p.m. on Monday of a shooting near the train station in Purmerend near the Stationsweg. A 19-year-old man from the Noord-Holland municipality was killed, with another man who was also 19 from Medemblik heavily wounded. He is currently in the hospital, according to the police.