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Louvre director resigns after high-profile robbery and strikes

Louvre director resigns after high-profile robbery and strikes

Laurence des Cars has resigned as the president of the Louvre museum, with French President Emmanuel Macron accepting her resignation on Tuesday. The museum has recently faced significant challenges, including a high-profile jewelry theft and persistent worker strikes.

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Drugs, illegal prostitution and intimidation drive neighborhood to despair: "Eigen Haard fails"

Drugs, illegal prostitution and intimidation drive neighborhood to despair: "Eigen Haard fails"

Residents in the Zeeburg neighborhood of Amsterdam are reporting severe safety concerns due to a neighbor's involvement in illegal prostitution, drug dealing, and intimidation. Despite police confirming the illegal activities and finding hard drugs on the premises, the housing corporation Eigen Haard has not yet evicted the tenant, leaving the community feeling abandoned and unsafe.

Economy for VVD, social domain for PRO: How Beverwijk's new aldermen divide the tasks

Economy for VVD, social domain for PRO: How Beverwijk's new aldermen divide the tasks

The new aldermen of Beverwijk have divided their administrative portfolios, with Adam Elzakalai (VVD) managing economy and finance while Carolina van der Aa (PRO) oversees the social domain and youth care. Other responsibilities include environment and labor for Suzanne Klaassen (D66), and housing and parking for Vincent Kellenaar (Vrij! Beverwijk).

Aging and housing shortage: Village Council discusses liveability of Wijk aan Zee with residents

Aging and housing shortage: Village Council discusses liveability of Wijk aan Zee with residents

The Village Council of Wijk aan Zee is hosting an annual meeting on June 10 to discuss the town's livability with residents. The discussion will focus on challenges such as an aging population and the housing shortage to help shape the future of the community.

Schmigadoon! named Best Musical at Tony Awards

Schmigadoon! named Best Musical at Tony Awards

Schmigadoon! was named Best Musical at the Tony Awards on Sunday night. The award for Best Play was presented to Liberation.

Everyone hopes their rival fails: it’s up to the coach to maintain the atmosphere, says Kim Lammers

Everyone hopes their rival fails: it’s up to the coach to maintain the atmosphere, says Kim Lammers

Former international Kim Lammers discusses the internal competition and atmosphere within the Dutch national team as the World Cup in North America approaches. She emphasizes that while players compete for positions, it is the national coach's responsibility to maintain a positive team spirit amidst the high pressure and media attention.