Karin and Fred Wijnands share their experience living for over thirty years in Amsterdam-West's Bluebanddorp, a neighborhood known for its small houses and blue facades. The couple explains how the compact living environment has taught them to creatively manage limited space within their long-time home.
Merel Westrik has been announced as the new host for the fifth season of the talent competition Project Rembrandt. Produced by the broadcaster NTR, the show is scheduled to air in the spring of 2027.
The TT Circuit Assen is implementing extra safety measures for the event from June 26 to 28 due to expected high temperatures. Visitors are permitted to bring their own non-glass bottles and can refill them for free at various water points and toilet facilities across the grounds.
The Dutch cabinet is reintroducing a proposal to amend the constitution, allowing the Senate to modify and return legislation to the House of Representatives. Minister Pieter Heerma has placed the 2023 plan back on the political agenda to enhance the Senate's role in the legislative process.
Pediatrician Károly Illy testified before the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee, stating that school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic likely led to an increase in child abuse. He emphasized that while exact statistics are currently unavailable, the risk of domestic harm to children was significantly high when they were forced to stay behind closed doors.
The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights has ruled that TU Delft may reserve 30 percent of its Aerospace Engineering study places for female students to address low enrollment in the field. While these spots are reserved for women, applicants must still successfully complete the standard selection process to be admitted.