Yany (Jan) Visser, who lost his sight at the age of 12, passed away last Saturday at the age of 78 after a long illness. Throughout his life, he defied physical limitations by engaging in adventurous activities such as skiing and solo skydiving.
Dutch public broadcaster BNNVARA announced it will cut 79 jobs starting in 2027 due to budget reductions in the public broadcasting sector. The reorganization involves the elimination of 46 existing positions and the creation of 14 new roles.
The provinces of North Holland and Utrecht will now annually fly flags on June 30 and July 1 to commemorate the history of slavery and its abolition. On June 30, flags will be flown at half-mast to honor victims, followed by a full-mast raising on July 1 for the Keti Koti celebration.
Amsterdam is allocating 15.2 million euros to develop the Drenthhal in the East district into a new cultural and community center. The project aims to provide a dedicated space for cultural activities and social interaction within the city.
Starting next year, undocumented children in Amsterdam will be eligible for the Stadspas, which provides access to sports, cultural activities, and school supplies. A pilot program involving 100 children will begin this year, with plans to expand the initiative to approximately 1,000 children using a 900,000 euro budget.
The fifth annual Harbor Concert will take place on June 7 at the Heemstede harbor. Three orchestras are scheduled to perform for the public on platforms along the Heemsteedse Dreef from 14:00 to 15:30.