Koos Breukel photographs violist Esther Apituley

'Affection' is the magic word for the renovation of Fort North of Spaarndam

The Fort benoorden Spaarndam has remained abandoned for years despite several failed attempts to find a new purpose for the site. Recent developments suggest a potential renovation and repurposing plan may finally be moving forward.

'We're going to give the children a fun summer again': Natalie and Anne-Marie save KidsVakantiecocktail

Natalie Van der Kolk and Anne-Marie Sjardin have secured the necessary funding to print and distribute flyers for the KidsVakantieCocktail program. These flyers will be shared in schools to ensure children have access to six weeks of activities during the summer holidays.

Princess Amalia: 'Sad that I already talk about threats quite normally'

Princess Amalia of the Netherlands shared her perspective on the ongoing security threats against her during a recent press interview. The 22-year-old crown princess noted that she finds it sad that she has already become accustomed to discussing such threats as a normal part of her life.

Anne-Fay's militant motherhood

Dutch artist Anne-Fay has released a new album titled '+1' which explores the theme of parenthood through a militant lens. The work is part of a growing trend of albums in the Netherlands that focus on the experiences and challenges of being a parent.

Oliebollen and Christmas tree sellers relieved: ‘I feared we would lose what we had built up’