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'Oortjes' missed on King's Day, otherwise it's like Festival Week: 'Heemskerk has become very vibrant'
Residents in Heemskerk celebrated King's Day with a lively atmosphere that many compared to the town's annual local festival week. Despite missing some traditional elements, the event saw large crowds...
Family enjoys quality time as youngest daughter learns value of money by selling homemade jewelry for an e-bike
On King's Day, the Cobelens family set up a market stall on the Zaanenlaan in Haarlem to sell various items and homemade jewelry. The family participated to enjoy the festive atmosphere while helping ...
King's Day in Amsterdam passing without major incidents so far
King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam are currently proceeding without major incidents, according to local police. Authorities report that crowd levels are comparable to a typical busy night out, descr...
Overveen shows its talent on King’s Day
Residents of Overveen showcased their diverse skills during a talent-themed celebration held on King's Day. The event highlighted the community's creative spirit and local talent.
From flea markets to running: how the region celebrated King's Day
King's Day was celebrated across the region with various activities, ranging from flea markets in Aalsmeer and Badhoevedorp to a running event in Loosdrecht. The atmosphere was described as festive an...
Six drivers still detained after A12 blockade released
Six drivers who remained in custody following a blockade of the A12 highway on Saturday were released on Monday. The Dutch police confirmed that these were the last individuals being held in relation ...
Royal visit to Dokkum draws 21,000 people, mayor pleased
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-manage...
First asylum seekers to arrive at Zeelandhallen shelter in Goes on Tuesday
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 followin...
Toppling Trump, Netanyahu and Wilders
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 tradi...
Municipality of Breda: city center square full
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 othe...
Utrecht: Stadhuisplein and Oudkerkhof full due to crowds
The municipality of Utrecht has closed Stadhuisplein and Oudkerkhof to new visitors after the squares reached maximum capacity. Authorities also reported high levels of crowding at other city center l...
Vanished: Haarlem’s EHS lasted nearly ninety years
The Haarlem football club Eendracht Houdt Stand (EHS) is featured in a series about defunct sports organizations. The club existed for nearly ninety years before merging with another entity in 2004.
Sharon sells clothes on King's Day between chemotherapy treatments: ‘I’ll be new again soon, then I’ll have a new body’
Sharon, a 56-year-old woman from IJmuiden undergoing chemotherapy, participated in the King's Day flea market to sell clothes and seek social connection. She used the national holiday as an opportunit...
Pirate boat, the 1988 Dutch national team and a cowboy on a hobby horse: ‘It’s often a party in Spaarndam anyway’
Spaarndam celebrated its 100th costumed parade on King's Day, featuring a variety of creative entries including a pirate boat and a tribute to the 1988 Dutch national football team. The festive proces...
Building squatted on busy Prinsengracht, police proceed to immediate eviction
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...
In pictures | How the royal family celebrated King's Day in Dokkum, Friesland
King Willem-Alexander celebrated his 59th birthday with the Dutch royal family during King's Day festivities in Dokkum, Friesland. The event featured highlights such as music performances, ice skating...
Bystanders rescue drowning person from Realengracht on Western Islands
Two bystanders rescued a man from drowning after he fell into the Realengracht in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon. The man was transported to the hospital in a hypothermic state, and authorities are ...
Magnifying glass at the ready, Haarlem appraiser Cees scours the flea market for gems: ‘Experience gives you an antenna for quality’
During the King's Day flea market in Haarlem, appraiser Cees Broekhof searches for valuable items among second-hand goods. He shares professional insights on how to identify quality and discover hidde...
Willem-Alexander concludes 'unforgettable King's Day' in Dokkum
King Willem-Alexander concluded the King's Day celebrations in the Frisian city of Dokkum. He described the event as an unforgettable day and expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in the festiv...
From free smiles to hungry royalty at the flea market: 'I want to do something positive'
King's Day festivities in Amsterdam's Sarphatipark and Vondelpark featured traditional flea markets and interactive games for visitors. Participants celebrated the national holiday with unique activit...
Fewer trains on high-speed line between Schiphol and Rotterdam due to defective train
Train services on the high-speed line between Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam Centraal are reduced on Monday afternoon due to a defective train. The disruption is impacting travel on this major transpo...
High fuel prices due to Middle East war hit fairground operators, but visitors barely notice
Fairground operators in Haarlem and IJmuiden are facing higher operational costs as diesel prices rise due to the conflict in the Middle East. Despite these increased expenses for running attractions,...
King's Day celebrated at flea markets and festivals
The Netherlands celebrated King's Day with citizens setting up early for flea markets and participating in various festivals across the country. Diverse events were held nationwide to mark the orange-...
Drukwerk performances cancelled due to singer Harry Slinger's colon cancer
Dutch pop group Drukwerk has canceled upcoming performances following lead singer Harry Slinger's diagnosis with colon cancer. The 76-year-old singer is scheduled to undergo surgery in the near future...
Three demonstrations along King's Day route in Dokkum
Three pre-registered demonstrations took place at various points along the royal family's route during King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân confirmed that the prot...
Ariane to start aerospace engineering at TU Delft after summer
Princess Ariane has announced that she will begin studying aerospace engineering at the Delft University of Technology after the summer break. The nineteen-year-old princess shared the news during the...
Margareth Jenema (62) has been organizing a festive King's Day in Beverwijk for years: ‘Breestraat is coming back to life’
Margareth Jenema and the King's Day Committee Foundation coordinate the annual celebrations and children's market on Breestraat in Beverwijk. Since 2023, their efforts have focused on revitalizing the...
LIVE: Hundreds of thousands celebrate King's Day in Amsterdam
Hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors have gathered in Amsterdam to celebrate King's Day, filling the city with orange festivities. Reporters are documenting the celebrations across several ...
Police arrest woman after shooting in Enschede
Police arrested a 31-year-old woman on Monday morning following a shooting incident in the city center of Enschede. One individual was injured and transported to the hospital as a result of the event.
'You must pack up now!' Zandvoort teenagers nearly sent away from flea market for selling drinks
Two teenagers in Zandvoort were ordered by enforcement officers to stop selling coffee and soft drinks at a local King's Day flea market. The boys, aged 16 and 13, were told to dismantle their stall b...