haarlemsdagbladFeb 25, 2026, 05:31

Jorrit (33), the man behind Sintweetjes, reveals location of national arrival 22 hours before announcement

Jorrit Voet, the creator of the Sintweetjes social media accounts, accurately identified the location for this year's national Sinterklaas arrival nearly 24 hours before the official announcement. He correctly named the town of Grave as the host site, preempting the official statement from the public broadcaster NTR.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

7 places to go ice skating in Amsterdam this winter

With natural ice skating not currently possible due to mild weather, Amsterdam residents can turn to several local artificial ice rinks for their winter sports fix. These venues offer varying pricing and facilities to provide a reliable skating experience throughout the season.

Suzan & Freek guests at Willem-Alexander and Máxima's excellence lunch

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima hosted their 42nd excellence lunch at Palace Noordeinde to honor 27 individuals for their outstanding professional achievements. Notable guests included musical duo Suzan & Freek, writer Connie Palmen, and several prize-winning journalists and athletes.

NPO pauses search for Eurovision artist due to lack of support

The Dutch public broadcaster NPO has decided that the Netherlands will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest due to a lack of support among affiliated broadcasters. Despite initial intentions to compete, the NPO failed to establish the necessary organizational framework, though it will still broadcast the event.

Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson to perform solo concert at AFAS Live next year

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson will perform a solo concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on November 25, 2027. The singer plans to debut songs from his upcoming eighth solo album alongside tracks from his extensive back catalog.

How NPO leadership misjudged internal divisions as the Eurovision Song Contest drifted further out of reach than ever

The Netherlands has decided not to participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, leaving the NPO in a state of crisis. Internal disagreements among broadcasters have created significant challenges that leadership failed to anticipate effectively.