The Black Archives has moved to its new permanent location at the Suriname Museum in Amsterdam-Oost, housing thousands of items documenting Black history and heritage. The facility, which transitions from a temporary space in Zuidoost, aims to educate the public through a non-colonial perspective on shared history. It opens this Friday with an exhibition focused on the independence struggles of colonized nations.
Singer-songwriter Gyo Kretz will perform an intimate solo concert titled the "Candlelight Tour" at the Nieuwe Kerk in Haarlem this Wednesday. The event is designed to create a warm, living-room atmosphere featuring Kretz and his guitar without outside musical interference.
Sports journalist Mart Smeets reflects on the intense psychological challenges elite athletes face, describing the pursuit of success as a struggle against oneself. He cites the example of Polish tennis player Maja Chwalinska, who faced a difficult defeat during the Roland Garros final.
The fifth edition of Sociaal & Culinair Haarlem provides affordable food and a social meeting space, specifically catering to people with limited financial resources. Organized by socially-minded groups, the event serves as an accessible alternative to the Haarlem Culinair festival.
Hubert Bruls, former chairman of the Safety Council, is testifying before a parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. The hearing focuses on whether local mayors and the 25 safety regions were adequately involved in the national policy-making process during the pandemic.