The Netherlands Open Air Museum in Arnhem is seeking IKEA furniture and household items from 1978 to 2008 to expand its historical collection. They are specifically looking for pieces that come with a personal story, as the museum currently lacks representation of the Swedish retailer's influence on Dutch homes.
The popular singing competition 'The voice of Holland' is set to return for a new season, as confirmed by coach Willie Wartaal. Current coaches Ilse DeLange, Dinand Woesthoff, and the duo Suzan & Freek are also expected to return for the upcoming production.
The eighth edition of the Illustratie Biënnale will take place on June 6 and 7 at the Schuur in Haarlem. The festival highlights the growing importance of illustration in making social resistance visible and driving societal change.
After several unsettled days, temperatures in Amsterdam are set to rise this weekend, reaching a peak of 21 degrees with sunshine on Saturday. While Sunday remains warm, rain is expected, and high grass pollen levels may affect hay fever sufferers.
Six parties in the new Moerdijk coalition have released their governing agreement, focusing on clarity regarding industrial and energy infrastructure expansion plans. The coalition emphasizes the need for long-term certainty for residents and advocates for generous compensation for those forced to relocate due to these projects.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a seven-month prison sentence for Joseph Leijdekkers, the 71-year-old father of fugitive criminal 'Bolle Jos,' for money laundering. The charges follow a January 2023 search of his Rotterdam home, where authorities discovered luxury watches, cash, and a signal jammer.