Annemarie and Fedor Haaker have closed their nostalgic candy store, Ieteke, in Santpoort-Noord after five years of operation. The owners decided to shut down because the business's turnover no longer justified the amount of effort required to run it. Although the shop is currently closed, the owners suggested that this may not be a permanent goodbye.
The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science has nominated Pride Amsterdam for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This move follows a recommendation from the Council for Culture, highlighting the event's role in promoting gender equality and queer emancipation. A final decision on the inclusion is expected to be made by UNESCO in late 2028.
One person sustained minor injuries following a stabbing incident at an emergency shelter in Lijnden on Monday evening. Police and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee responded to the scene at the COA facility, where a suspect was subsequently arrested following the conflict.
US lawmakers questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the financial costs of the conflict with Iran during a House of Representatives budget hearing. While the session was intended to review the Defense Department's budget proposal, the discussion focused heavily on the expenditures associated with the ongoing war.
A girl was taken to the hospital on Wednesday evening following a collision between her fatbike and a car in Haarlem. The accident occurred at a roundabout at the intersection of Zuiderzeelaan and Europaweg.
The article highlights various activities taking place in Amsterdam from May 1 to May 3, such as visiting markets and exhibitions. It provides suggestions for entertainment during the weekend between King's Day and Liberation Day.