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National Mill Day in Zaanstreek: mills open, music and activities for children

National Mill Day will take place on May 9 and 10, with hundreds of wind and water mills across the Netherlands opening their doors to the public. The Zaanstreek region will host special events, inclu...

Dutch minimum wage among highest in EU, rose 33 percent over past five years

The Netherlands has one of the highest minimum wages in Europe, trailing only Luxembourg and Ireland. Recent data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) shows a slight decrease in the number of w...

House shot at on Diamanstraat in South

A residence on Diamantstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid was targeted in a shooting early this morning while the occupants were inside. No injuries were reported, and police are currently searching for suspects...

Lars (16) and Julia (18) dropped out like 70,000 others: bullying, fear of failure and large classes drive children out of school

Approximately 70,000 children and young people in the Netherlands drop out of school annually due to issues like bullying, anxiety, and large class sizes. Despite being a long-standing problem, a solu...

Employees striking less: ‘More satisfied with pay than in previous years’

Employees in the Netherlands went on strike less frequently last year than in 2024, although the actions that did occur lasted significantly longer. A total of 23 strikes resulted in the loss of nearl...

Better to catch it early: these 10 warning signs could point to cancer

Oncologists in the Netherlands are urging the public to take potential cancer warning signs seriously and consult a general practitioner without hesitation. Early detection remains crucial as cancer i...

Haarlem launches second investigation into sinkhole at Donkere Spaarne

The municipality of Haarlem has launched a second investigation into sinkholes at the Donkere Spaarne quay as final repairs take place this week. While the damage is not severe enough to require movin...

Hans van Weenen locates Uitgeest Castle. ‘De Vrijburg is certainly fitting’

Hans van Weenen, a 75-year-old researcher from Castricum, has identified the location of the former Vrijburg castle in Uitgeest. By analyzing a map from 1856, he determined that the historical site li...

Anne Hathaway can relate to her The Devil Wears Prada role

American actress Anne Hathaway shared that she still identifies with her character Andy from the film "The Devil Wears Prada." She explained to Entertainment Tonight that the connection lies in the on...

KPN connected tens of thousands of households to fiber in the first quarter

Dutch telecom provider KPN announced on Wednesday that it connected 86,000 households to its fiber optic network during the first quarter. This expansion reflects the company's ongoing efforts to upgr...

Simon Russell Beale forced to stop acting due to bowel cancer

British actor Simon Russell Beale has been diagnosed with colon cancer. As a result, he stepped away from his professional work last September.

Large wildfire in Helden, Limburg

A large nature fire broke out early Wednesday morning in the village of Helden, located in the province of Limburg. Multiple fire department vehicles were dispatched to the scene near Lanterdweg short...

Sea Scout group Nannie van der Wiele holds open day: ‘You make friends for life with us’

The waterscouting group Nannie van der Wiele is hosting an open day at its long-standing location in IJmuiden along the North Sea Canal. The group has been active for nearly sixty years and offers wee...

With voice nearly breaking, Marga van Praag recounts her parents' narrow wartime escape

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Partying on the weekend or during the week? This is the day King's Day 2027 falls on

This article looks ahead to King's Day 2027, discussing which day of the week the Dutch national holiday will fall on. It encourages readers to prepare for future celebrations while reflecting on the ...

Crisis

The text illustrates a pervasive sense of crisis by listing various concurrent challenges, including fuel and gas shortages, environmental pollution, and a housing deficit. It metaphorically compares ...

Michelle (55) and her ex rotate between living with their children and at a campsite: ‘If I win the toss, I’ll stay here’

First polling station in Gorinchem opens for re-vote

The first polling station in Gorinchem opened at 7:00 AM on Wednesday for a municipal council re-election. Over 31,000 eligible voters in the municipality are called to cast their ballots.

Man rescued from water at the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem

A man was rescued from the water at the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem during the night of Tuesday to Wednesday. The cause of how he ended up in the water remains unknown.