At the age of 79, René Cornelisse moved to Delden to be with his male partner following a previous marriage to a woman. He has since become a well-known figure at Twickel Castle, where his signature well-groomed mustache became his trademark look.
Archaeologists and heritage specialists are investigating the ruins of Huis ter Kleef in Haarlem to understand the lives and diets of its 15th-century noble inhabitants. By analyzing food remains found in the castle's moat, researchers have identified medieval eating patterns, which are being showcased through the recreation of historical dishes.
This article recaps King's Day festivities in Amsterdam and profiles local residents, such as a former BMX athlete who has released a cookbook. It also previews various events scheduled to take place across the city on May 5th.
Annemieke Schollaardt has returned to her program on NPO Radio 2 following a two-and-a-half-week absence. The radio host was forced to take time off due to a severe case of appendicitis.
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the increasing risk of wildfires in the Netherlands following recent events. He advocates for the development of a "fire culture" to improve national preparedness, drawing inspiration from prevention awareness campaigns used in the United States.
A French brewer from Brittany has been forced to stop selling his craft beer named "John Lemon" after a complaint from Yoko Ono. John Lennon's widow objected to the pun, leading to the product being pulled from the market.