According to a CBS study of nearly 8,000 people, approximately half of the Dutch population participated in volunteer work in 2025. While participation levels are comparable to pre-pandemic 2019 figures, they represent a slight decrease compared to 2023 and 2024.
Carel Joseph Fodor and Adriaan van der Hoop played a foundational role in establishing the city of Amsterdam's municipal art collection. The article explores the historical origins of these acquisitions and examines how inheritance taxes nearly prevented the collection's creation.
Police in France and Spain are warning tourists about a scam where a fake 50-euro banknote is placed under a car's windshield wiper. This tactic is used to lure drivers out of their vehicles, allowing criminals to steal the car or personal belongings while the victim is distracted.
The 3FM Serious Request charity event will raise funds for the Dutch Burn Foundation this year. The Glass House will be located in Arnhem during the week leading up to Christmas.
Approximately 50 residents held a protest on Wednesday evening against a proposal to house 100 asylum seekers at the Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang. The demonstration took place at the gates of the former priest training center, following the municipality of Bloemendaal's decision to provide shelter at the site.
Consultancy firm KPMG has launched an investigation into the Dutch benefits agency UWV following reports of a potential culture of fear within the organization. The UWV confirmed the probe on Thursday after initial reporting by the current affairs program EenVandaag.