Support for the Dutch monarchy and approval ratings for King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Amalia have remained stable according to the 2026 NOS Kings Day Survey. The findings by Ipsos I&O show that the slight increase in popularity observed in previous years has ended.
Residents in Velserbroek successfully raised funds through a local initiative to install an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on Swoerkamp street. The project aims to provide critical medical assistance within the first six minutes of a cardiac arrest to improve survival rates.
Early participants gathered at the Heemskerk flea market as early as 4 AM to sell collected items for charity or personal interests. Bargain hunters joined them in the pre-dawn hours, upholding a long-standing tradition of seeking deals before celebrating.
British police arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with a series of attacks on Jewish locations in London. A total of 26 people have been detained over the past month as part of an ongoing investigation into arson and other incidents in the city.
Renowned comic artist Dick Matena, known for his adaptations of Dutch literature such as 'Turks Fruit' and his work on 'Tom Poes', passed away on Sunday at the age of 83. He died in his hometown of Amsterdam, according to an announcement from his publisher.
Renowned Dutch comic artist Dick Matena passed away on Sunday at the age of 83 in his hometown of Amsterdam. His death was announced on Monday by his publisher and the editor-in-chief of Eppo magazine.