Dutch hotels are facing a difficult summer as guests book later and stay for shorter periods due to rising costs. Entrepreneurs report that the recent VAT increase on hotel stays is negatively impacting the industry despite general growth in the broader hospitality sector.
The Village Council of Wijk aan Zee is hosting an annual meeting on June 10 to discuss the town's livability with residents. The discussion will focus on challenges such as an aging population and the housing shortage to help shape the future of the community.
HBC failed to secure promotion to the third division after losing both matches of their play-off series against Hollandia. Following a 0-1 home defeat and a 2-0 loss in Hoorn, the team will compete in the fourth division again next season.
A fire broke out in a food truck on Ellermanstraat in Duivendrecht on Friday evening, creating a large smoke plume visible across Amsterdam. Emergency services escalated the incident to a medium fire and deployed multiple units, including ambulances, though injuries have not yet been confirmed. The fire department is currently working to extinguish the blaze.
The biennial art event Kunst in Spaarndam returns this weekend with the addition of a new poetry program featuring well-known writers at the Fort-Zuid amphitheater. The event highlights a mix of local amateur and professional artists through open-air galleries and live performances.
Animal Farm, a micro-zoo in Beverwijk, has launched a fundraising campaign to build new enclosures for its axolotls and giant African snails. The project aims to recreate the animals' natural habitats and return them to the public display area following high visitor demand.