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.
Lance Declemy founded the jazz student association Vivace in Amsterdam to provide a dedicated space for young people to perform and enjoy jazz music. Held at Theater de Richel, the bi-weekly jam sessions have seen high attendance and aim to challenge the stereotype that jazz is only for older generations.
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.
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.
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.