Presenter Bart Schols is leaving the Belgian broadcaster VRT after 25 years, including stepping down from his role as host of the talkshow De Afspraak. Schols, who began his career as a sports journalist, was one of the most prominent faces of the network.
Jolanda van den Dool, a 41-year-old ICU nurse from Haarlem, has been appointed as the new director of the Hillegom Music School starting July 1. She shares how music has played a significant role in her life as she prepares for this career transition.
Pope Leo has arrived in Madrid for a nearly week-long visit to Spain, marking the first papal visit to the country since 2010. Upon his arrival, he stated that he brings a message of charity and respect for all people.
A historic scale model of the IJmuiden harbor, formerly used for scientific research, has been restored and opened to the public in the Noordoostpolder. The site was recently excavated from a forest where it had remained hidden for several decades.
Bob Scholte, the creator of Left Laser, has gained a large online following for his confrontational interviewing style that targets Dutch political figures. A recent video featuring politician Gidi Markuszower's remarks about Palestinian asylum seekers has sparked significant controversy and legal complaints. Scholte defends his approach as a necessary tool for holding those in power accountable.
