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Celebrating and commemorating on May 4 and 5

Celebrating and commemorating on May 4 and 5

Haarlem will mark Remembrance Day on May 4 with ceremonies at several local monuments, including a central service at St. Bavokerk and a silent march to the Dreef. On May 5, the city celebrates Liberation Day with the annual Bevrijdingspop festival, which features a commemorative concert and performances by various national artists. Local traffic measures and road closures will be in effect during these events to accommodate the commemorations and festivities.

Lecture on Protect Ukraine and performance by 12-year-old Ukrainian pianist at Bloemendaal Freedom Meal

Lecture on Protect Ukraine and performance by 12-year-old Ukrainian pianist at Bloemendaal Freedom Meal

On May 5th, Dorpskerk Bloemendaal will host a Freedom Day event featuring a lecture by author Jaap Scholten on his "Protect Ukraine" initiative. The celebration includes a performance by a 12-year-old Ukrainian pianist and a community Freedom Meal in the church garden.

Documentary on looted art: ‘To us they seem like ordinary items at first glance, but for many families they are priceless’

Documentary on looted art: ‘To us they seem like ordinary items at first glance, but for many families they are priceless’

Over 80 years after World War II, approximately 4,000 artworks looted by Nazis remain unreturned to their owners or heirs in the Netherlands. The new documentary 'Verweesd Eigendom,' created by Haarlem-based interviewer Frénk van der Linden and director Piet de Blaauw, explores the emotional struggle of families trying to reclaim these items.

City of Amsterdam: King's Day quieter than last year

City of Amsterdam: King's Day quieter than last year

King's Day in Amsterdam was quieter and less crowded than the previous year, according to the city municipality. Mayor Femke Halsema's safety measures are credited with ensuring a more orderly celebration on both land and water.

King's Day photos and videos cause major data traffic spike

King's Day photos and videos cause major data traffic spike

Mobile data traffic across the Netherlands saw a significant increase on King's Day compared to the previous year, according to telecom provider KPN. The surge was driven by users sharing photos and videos, with some regions experiencing data usage up to seven times higher than normal.