Publishers Mediahuis and DPG will stop delivering paper newspapers to the Dutch islands of Vlieland and Schiermonnikoog starting in July. The decision, caused by changes at postal service PostNL, affects both home deliveries and retail sales. Local municipalities and the publishers have expressed regret over the discontinuation of physical newspaper distribution.
The European Court of Justice has ruled that current cigarette emission measurement methods can remain in place, effectively allowing so-called "cheat cigarettes" to stay on the market. This decision prevents the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) from enforcing stricter regulations on filter cigarettes that reportedly deliver more harmful substances than officially recorded.
Colombian singer Karol G will perform at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on July 10, 2027, as part of her 'Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour'. The concert was announced by organizer MOJO and marks a stop in the Dutch capital during her world tour.
The annual Aprilfeesten neighborhood festival has kicked off at the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam, featuring traditional attractions like a Ferris wheel and live music. Running since 1988, the event focuses on community involvement and will continue until King's Day.
The Historical Association Heemstede-Bennebroek is launching an exhibition this Saturday at the Pomphuis focused on primary school history from 1940 to 1985. Local residents are encouraged to attend and reflect on their educational experiences and memories from that era.
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives is demanding that the cabinet honor its promise to freelancers who assisted with the childcare benefits scandal recovery. The intervention aims to prevent these individuals from having to repay up to ten thousand euros each.