Police cordoned off a large area around Muntplein in central Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon following reports of possible criminal activity in a residence on the Singel. Specialized units, including the DSI, were deployed with drones and police dogs while the specific nature of the incident remains under investigation.
Artists from Velsen have created 150 small artworks depicting IJmuiden, which will be showcased and available for purchase during the 2026 Kunstroute. Organizer Dirk van Zonderen anticipates the exhibition will be popular due to the highly recognizable local imagery.
The Museum of the Mind is returning its art collection from its closed Amsterdam branch to Haarlem, with a new exhibition scheduled to open in the Vleeshal this October. The 'outsider art' display will occupy the space previously used by the Frans Hals Museum for at least one year.
PostNL has announced a price increase for sending mourning cards with priority delivery starting July 12. The cost for this express postal service will rise to 3.25 euros per letter.
Negotiators from Iran and the United States have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to extend an existing truce and initiate talks on Iran's nuclear program. The deal currently awaits formal signatures from U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders to become official.