On King's Day, a group of 20 to 30 squatters occupied a building on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, displaying banners with anti-capitalist messages. Police caught the group in the act and immediately moved to evict the premises.
Monica Knossenburg hosted a bingo event at a local village hall, reading out combinations generated by an electronic Wingo machine. The game concluded with applause from the participants as the winning numbers were called.
Approximately 21,000 people attended the royal family's visit to Dokkum on Monday. Mayor Johannes Kramer of Noardeast-Fryslân expressed satisfaction with the event, noting it was busy but well-managed.
Starting Tuesday, asylum seekers will be housed in the Zeelandhallen in Goes after the facility received official approval for use. The Dutch asylum agency COA announced the opening on Monday following a final inspection of the building.
Participants at a Dutch King's Day flea market are using the event to raise money for various causes, including activities themed around political figures like Trump, Netanyahu, and Wilders. The tradition allows citizens to sell goods or offer entertainment, often serving as a platform for both charity and political expression.
The Havermarkt square in Breda has reached its capacity during King's Day celebrations, prompting the municipality to implement a one-in, one-out policy. Authorities suggest that visitors move to other locations like Kasteelplein and Kerkplein, where there is still space available.