Recent data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reveals a significant decline in the health of working individuals across the country. The findings indicate that employees are increasingly struggling with health problems, particularly depression and anxiety.
A luxury apartment located in the center of Amsterdam offers residents exclusive hotel-like amenities, including a caretaker, a swimming pool, and a sauna. These features are part of the daily living experience for those residing in this high-end property.
Reporter Michel Gijselhart explores North Holland, featuring a musical bike tour through historical spots in Amsterdam and families in Zandvoort fighting to save their long-term camping spots. The series captures unique local stories, including the struggle of residents facing displacement for new luxury vacation developments.
The popular Dutch snack known as 'patatje oorlog' is believed to have originated in 1976 at a snack bar on Zonneplein in Amsterdam-Noord. A local man named Dick claims he invented the combination of fries, mayonnaise, peanut sauce, and onions, leading to the name being coined by an employee at the shop.
The 31st edition of the Haarlem Culinair food festival will take place from July 30 to August 2, 2026. The four-day event is set to be held in the city's central Grote Markt square.
Author and historian Floor Bal has released a new children's book exploring traditional Dutch folklore, including the legend of the 'Bullebak' monster from North Holland. These historical tales often served as cautionary warnings to keep children away from dangerous waterways, reflecting the reality of high drowning rates in the nineteenth century.