The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is hosting a summer exhibition dedicated to the work of illustrator Fiep Westendorp, known for creating iconic characters like Jip and Janneke and Pluk van de Petteflet. The display showcases her unique artistic style and the humorous human traits she brought to her beloved children's book illustrations.
Heineken has nominated Rafael Oliveira, the former CEO of JDE Peet's, as its next Chairman and CEO starting October 1, 2026. Oliveira will lead the Dutch brewing company following his previous experience managing brands like Douwe Egberts.
Heineken has nominated Rafael Oliveira as the company's new top executive. The announcement signals a key leadership transition for the Amsterdam-based brewing giant.
Solar panels will remain profitable in the Netherlands even after the phase-out of the net metering scheme. To maximize savings, homeowners should focus on consuming solar energy directly as it is generated to reduce their overall energy bills. This shift changes the financial benefit from a direct payout to a reduction in immediate energy costs.
The Dutch trade association for legal gambling companies, VNLOK, is initiating a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. The organization claims that Meta fails to adequately block illegal gambling advertisements targeting consumers in the Netherlands.
The IJtunnel in Amsterdam is closed in both directions due to a malfunction in its public address system that began Tuesday morning. Traffic is being diverted to the Coentunnel and Zeeburgertunnel as the closure remains in effect for safety reasons until the issue is resolved.