Queen Máxima is celebrating her 55th birthday this Sunday in a private setting with her family. The Government Information Service confirmed that the occasion is being marked within a domestic circle.
Bulgaria has won the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 with the singer DARA. The victory is significant as it marks the country's return to the competition after a three-year absence.
Following three simultaneous concerts in Amsterdam, including a performance by Harry Styles, Station Bijlmer Arena experienced severe overcrowding and a brief temporary closure on Monday night. The station was briefly evacuated due to a potential fire report that turned out to be a false alarm, with normal operations resuming shortly before midnight.
British singer Harry Styles kicked off his concert series at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on Saturday night. Thousands of fans greeted the artist with deafening cheers as he performed the opening song of his tour.
Reader Tineke Jippes critiques the modern usage of the word 'plots' as a weak alternative to the more traditional and dramatic Dutch terms 'plotseling' and 'plotsklaps.' She argues that the shortened abbreviation lacks the descriptive impact of the original expressions.
Hillegom avoided direct relegation after securing a 2-0 victory against VIOS W. The team now has a chance to achieve full safety in their final match of the season, depending on their own result and those of competitors like Olympia Haarlem.