An increasing number of collective labor agreements in the Netherlands now designate Liberation Day as an annual paid holiday for employees. However, the employers' association AWVN warns that rising costs and operational challenges make it difficult for all businesses to close every year.
Stichting Oer-IJ and Museum Kennemerland are organizing a guided walk on May 17 through the Oer-IJ region. The tour, titled 'Between strawberries and steel,' explores how the landscape transitioned from agriculture to industry over the last century.
Dutch rapper Lil Kleine has collaborated with professional footballer Noa Lang to release a new song. Lang, who performs under the stage name Noano, is a prominent international player for the Netherlands national team.
An 18-year-old suspect from IJmuiden appeared in court, denying involvement in a 2025 kidnapping and assault that moved from Beverwijk to Haarlem. The prosecution alleges the incident was a revenge attack involving rival youth groups, while the defense argues there is insufficient evidence to justify continued detention.
European Union member states intend to continue trade negotiations with the United States while evaluating potential countermeasures against proposed 25 percent import tariffs on automobiles. The countries aim to maintain dialogue despite the threat of increased trade barriers.