Elena Beelaerts van Blokland and Destin den Hertog have created a performance titled "Slavenhouder in mijn familie" after discovering they are descendants of a 19th-century slave owner and the enslaved people on his plantation. Premiering at Amsterdam's Bijlmer Parktheater, the production uses dialogue and art to explore their shared past and its ongoing impact.
Public transport operators in major Dutch cities are resuming services following a strike on Wednesday morning. Amsterdam's GVB expects to return to its regular schedule by noon, while Rotterdam's RET aims for normal operations by 11:00 AM.
Israel and Lebanon have discussed a U.S.-led proposal in Washington for the Israeli military to withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon. Under the potential pilot program, the United States would train the Lebanese army to secure the region following the withdrawal.
Public transport services in the Netherlands began resuming operations after 8:00 AM on Wednesday following a national strike. Dutch Railways (NS) expects the train schedule to be largely restored to normal by 8:30 AM.
The owner of the Haarlem-based lunchroom 't Teylertje and its tenant appeared in court on Tuesday to resolve a dispute over the termination of the establishment's lease. The property owner seeks to convert the space into part of their private home, while the tenant is resisting the closure of the business. The lunchroom, located at the corner of the Spaarne and Bakenessergracht, now awaits a judicial decision on whether it can remain open.
The morning show Mattie & Marieke on Qmusic will come to an end in September after an eight-season run. The duo announced their decision in a podcast, stating that they will each pursue individual paths while remaining with the radio station.