To see and be seen at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet gala for young donors and influencers: ‘It’s always nice to have a moment to shine’

Mattie van Gurp (60) and Herman Lamboo (67): ‘In his profile picture he was standing in a field of sunflowers’

Opinion: The tourism debate should not just be about who pays the bill, but how to truly make the city more livable

Paintings, instruments and empty gin bottles: resident writes book about what happened in his attic in De Pijp

Parliament questions why number of local broadcasters is already fixed in law

The Dutch House of Representatives is debating a legislative proposal to consolidate over 200 local broadcasters into 80 regional outlets to strengthen the sector. Members of Parliament have questioned why the specific number of remaining broadcasters was fixed in the law prior to the reform.

No trains until 8 AM, followed by a hot and busy morning for travelers

A nationwide strike will halt all train services in the Netherlands until 8:00 AM on Wednesday. Dutch Railways (NS) warns that commuters should expect overcrowded stations and uncomfortable conditions due to high temperatures once the schedule resumes.