haarlemsdagbladMay 3, 2026, 15:00

Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn delivers Arondéus Lecture on freedom: 'Resistance hero Willem Arondéus would be a queer activist today'

Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn will deliver the annual Arondéuslezing on the theme of freedom, focusing on the legacy of resistance hero Willem Arondéus. She suggests that Arondéus would likely be a queer activist in modern times. The lecture marks a shift for the artist, who typically expresses her ideas through wordless cartoons rather than public speaking.

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Jetten: Islands can be a model in the energy transition

Minister Rob Jetten stated that the six Caribbean islands within the Kingdom of the Netherlands can serve as models for a successful energy transition. He noted that Aruba's current focus on gas as an energy source is not considered a problem for this transition.

Royal honor for singer Karsu

Singer Karsu was appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau during a ceremony in Antalya, Turkey, on Wednesday. The royal distinction was presented to her by the Dutch ambassador, Joep Wijnands, on behalf of the King.

Verschuuren temporarily absent from Qmusic following sudden death of brother-in-law

Radio DJ Domien Verschuuren is taking a temporary break from his Qmusic afternoon show following the sudden death of his brother-in-law. Verschuuren shared on Instagram that his relative passed away in a traffic accident last week.

Riot police with water cannon on the scene in Loosdrecht

Police ordered protesters in Loosdrecht to disperse on Wednesday evening after the demonstration turned hostile and fireworks were set off. A mobile unit equipped with a water cannon was deployed to the scene to maintain order and manage the crowd.

Netflix to offer cheaper ad-supported subscription in the Netherlands from 2027

Netflix plans to introduce a cheaper, ad-supported subscription tier in the Netherlands starting in 2027. This lower-cost option has already been available in several other markets, including the United States, France, and Germany, since 2022.