Experts recommend six orange-themed drink options to celebrate King's Day and King's Night on April 27 in the Netherlands. The selection includes classics, new arrivals, and non-alcoholic choices for those participating in the national holiday festivities.
The closure of the Wijkertunnel this summer is expected to cause significant traffic disruption for residents and commuters in the IJmond region, including Heemskerk, Beverwijk, and Velsen. Local municipalities and Rijkswaterstaat are collaborating to manage the impact, though officials acknowledge that significant traffic nuisance is unavoidable regardless of the measures taken.
Lisanne van Sadelhoff describes the challenge of dealing with a dead mouse trapped in her home's structure while pregnant. Despite her recovery from pregnancy-related nausea, her heightened sense of smell has made the resulting odor an overwhelming problem.
On Sunday, hundreds of participants began a 15-month peace walk from Amsterdam to Jerusalem, starting with a ceremony at the Dominicuskerk. The initiative involves approximately 1,000 people from 19 different countries and aims to promote peace, reconciliation, and global hope.
Rapper Cho has selected a group of aspiring entrepreneurs from Amsterdam-Zuidoost to run a pop-up store in the Amsterdamse Poort. The initiative, supported by MBO College Zuidoost, allows participants to gain practical experience in retail, sales, and business management. Cho visited the shop on Saturday to show his support and highlight the work of the local entrepreneurs.
Daan Geuke, a 28-year-old first-time buyer, successfully purchased a home on Houtplein in Haarlem after participating in eleven viewings and making nine bids. Despite a challenging housing market, he managed to secure the property for less than the asking price and is scheduled to move in by December 2025.