Grade 8 students Emin and Mustafa from De Sterrenkijker primary school in Beverwijk participated in the 'Boss of Tomorrow' event at Zeehaven IJmuiden. During their day as managers, they learned about harbor operations and compared ship docking fees to paid parking for cars.
Lego has announced its largest building set to date, a replica of the Sagrada Familia cathedral featuring 12,060 pieces. Aimed at architecture enthusiasts, the massive kit allows builders to recreate the iconic Spanish landmark at home.
Former RIVM director Jaap van Dissel told a parliamentary inquiry committee that COVID-19 testing policies in the Netherlands were often adjusted in practice before they were officially updated in guidelines. He described the early phase of the pandemic as a period of 'shifting panels' where implementation moved faster than formal documentation.
Marc Kuipers has been appointed as the new National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security (NCTV) in the Netherlands. Despite acknowledging that the country faces significant security threats and polarization, Kuipers expressed confidence in the nation's strengthening defenses.
The new coalition agreement between Pro Amsterdam and D66 introduces policies such as increased parking fees and a reduction in civil servants while notably canceling plans for a new erotic center. The agreement also marks the appointment of Esmah Lahlah as a new alderman for the city. These developments and their impact on Amsterdam's leadership were analyzed in the latest 'Politiek aan de Amstel' podcast.
The article presents a weekly proposition asking readers whether Tata Steel should offer Donald Pols, the director of Milieudefensie, a second chance. This call for public opinion follows recent tensions between the industrial company and the environmental organization.