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Dick Maas and Studio 100 to create Flodder musical

Dick Maas and Studio 100 to create Flodder musical

Dick Maas and Studio 100 are collaborating to adapt the iconic Flodder family into a musical production. The show is set to premiere in September next year at the Midden Nederland Hallen in Barneveld.

Marco Borsato hospitalized for five days after cycling accident

Marco Borsato hospitalized for five days after cycling accident

Dutch singer Marco Borsato was hospitalized for five days following a bicycle accident that occurred two weeks ago. He is currently recovering at home, though his full rehabilitation is expected to take some time.

Hike ends early for two Haarlem residents due to wildfire

Hike ends early for two Haarlem residents due to wildfire

Two residents of Haarlem were forced to cut their hike on the Veluwe short after being warned of a large wildfire near Vierhouten. The hikers chose to evacuate the forest as a precaution before later observing massive smoke clouds and receiving emergency alerts about the fire's scale.

Halsema: Government should apologize to Moluccans

Halsema: Government should apologize to Moluccans

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to apologize to Moluccan former soldiers and their families who were forced to relocate to the Netherlands in the 1950s. Speaking at a ceremony marking 75 years since their arrival in Amsterdam, she stated that an apology would be a meaningful gesture while the first generation is still alive.

Mayor Halsema calls on government to apologize to Moluccans

Mayor Halsema calls on government to apologize to Moluccans

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to formally apologize to the Moluccan community for their treatment following their arrival in the Netherlands 75 years ago. During commemorations held at the Javakade and other city sites, she emphasized that the state still owes a debt of recognition to the first generation of Moluccan KNIL soldiers and their families. Various locations in Amsterdam were also lit in the colors of the Moluccan flag to mark the anniversary.