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.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Princess Amalia has been promoted to the rank of sergeant by the Royal Netherlands Navy after serving nine months as a corporal. The promotion took place on the Norwegian vessel Statsraad Lehmkuhl in Den Helder as part of her ongoing military internship.
A climate journalist explores the tension between objective reporting and the pressure to advocate for systemic change to combat the climate crisis. The author concludes that journalists should remain factual rather than activist to effectively reach a wide and diverse audience.
NPO employees have sent a letter of protest against the broadcaster's decision to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, citing moral concerns. Several broadcasting unions are also demanding clarity on the funding and organizational processes behind the country's return to the competition.
The Netherlands is returning various historical artifacts, including the diamond of Banjarmasin, to Indonesia following evidence that they were acquired through involuntary loss during the colonial era. The official confirmation of the transfer took place in Amsterdam, with the objects expected to return to Indonesia early next year.
After more than a century, Artis Zoo in Amsterdam has permanently closed its sea lion exhibit following concerns regarding the size of the enclosure. The three remaining sea lions have been relocated to a larger facility in Singapore, while their former habitat will be repurposed for the zoo's penguins.
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