Travel journalist Hans Avontuur reviews the newly upgraded Nightjet train service connecting the Netherlands to the Alps. The updated sleeper cars provide a significantly more comfortable experience compared to older, noisier models.
Experts evaluated seven strawberry and banana smoothies from various supermarkets and found their quality to be generally mediocre. Despite being marketed as fresh, the tasters noted that the drinks often failed to meet flavor expectations and lacked the authentic taste of their primary ingredients.
An Iraqi national has been arrested for allegedly coordinating a series of attacks on Jewish institutions across Europe, including targets in Amsterdam and other Dutch cities. The suspect, linked to a pro-Iranian militia, is accused of directing explosions at a school in Buitenveldert and an office complex on the Zuidas. He is currently facing charges in the United States after being apprehended in Turkey.
Leiden University is returning two centuries-old inscribed copper "Chola plates" to India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will view the artifacts during his visit to The Hague this Saturday.
The 'Spekkoek Queen' is bringing her traditional Indonesian layer cakes to Leiden, attracting international customers from as far as Dubai and the United States. This expansion highlights Dutch baking news ahead of World Baking Day on May 17.