The prices charged by Dutch industrial companies rose by an average of 4.9 percent in April compared to the same month last year. This increase marks a significant acceleration from the 1.4 percent rise recorded in March, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS).
Cartoonist Maarten Wolterink, whose illustrations have appeared in prestigious international publications like Le Monde and The Washington Post, will host a workshop at de Koepel during the Haarlem Comic Days this Sunday. The 62-year-old artist, who also contributes to local newspapers, aims to simplify complex issues through his drawings.
Ninety-year-old Nelly Quakernaat has rediscovered her passion for painting while living at the De Makroon nursing home in Amsterdam, completing over 200 works in the last two years. Her paintings were recently featured in the Open Ateliers Jordaan event, with sales proceeds benefiting the Poezenboot cat sanctuary.
Haarlem-based jazz pianist Sam Nieuwenhuijs is scheduled to perform at Sociëteit Vereeniging this Sunday following the release of his quartet's album 'Homebound.' In addition to his jazz career, Nieuwenhuijs contributes to major music theater productions and will lead the musical direction for the upcoming Dutch version of 'Next to Normal' this autumn.
Ahead of World MS Day on May 30, Coanita Vredeveld shares the story of her 28-year-old daughter, Tessa, who lives with multiple sclerosis. Although Tessa remains mobile enough to walk and cycle, the condition prevents her from lifting her three-year-old daughter.
A recruitment day for military reservists in Badhoevedorp attracted over 350 people, including a high number of women inspired by Queen Máxima's recent training. The Dutch Ministry of Defence aims to grow its reservist force from 5,000 to 12,000 over the next four years to better support the armed forces during crises and exercises.