After 23 years of service, Ted Brandsen has stepped down as director of the Dutch National Ballet. He was honored with an Amsterdam Silver Medal by Mayor Femke Halsema during a gala event for his significant cultural contributions to the city.
The municipality of Haarlem is offering a variety of low-cost and free summer activities for children, including sports, creative workshops, and theater events. Families can utilize the local holiday calendar and the HaarlemPas to access programs such as Stuif Stuif and other recreational opportunities throughout the summer break.
Less than six months after its renovation, the De Krocht theater in Zandvoort is undergoing construction again to install soundproofing. The original renovation failed to meet noise insulation requirements, leading to a legal challenge from the neighboring church rectory.
On Saturday, July 4, thousands of beer enthusiasts will gather in Hillegom for the eleventh edition of the Midzomer Bierfestival at the Klein Duimpje brewery. The event, which has become a local tradition, will run from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Authorities in Belgium are investigating reports of property damage at the Royal Museum of Art and History in Brussels following a large party hosted by U.S. Ambassador Bill White. The newspaper Het Nieuwsblad reports that damage was discovered in multiple areas of the building.
The A44 motorway between Sassenheim and Leimuiden remains closed on Friday morning due to a traffic signal malfunction. This closure has caused significant traffic congestion on the A4 between The Hague and Amsterdam.