Author Arjan van den Haak has released two youth novels intended to inspire young football fans to pursue careers as referees, modeled after Dutch World Cup official Danny Makkelie. The stories aim to portray referees as authoritative figures on the field and encourage youths to handle the pressure and criticism associated with the role.
The JOVD, the youth wing of the Dutch VVD party, has proposed a new political program that includes the gradual abolition of the state pension (AOW). The group also calls for ending the mortgage interest deduction, which has traditionally been a core policy of the main VVD party.
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his unique take on current affairs in the daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The series is published daily from Monday to Saturday.
The parent company of Marlboro has joined the Dutch legal cannabis experiment by purchasing a large greenhouse in Hellevoetsluis. Experts anticipate that the tobacco industry will utilize its lobbying experience to market cannabis by focusing on potential health benefits. This move raises questions about whether the industry will replicate the controversial promotional strategies used for tobacco products.
Café Scheiwijck in Beverwijk has decorated its facade with an image of Donald Trump and the slogan 'Make Holland win again' for the upcoming Dutch national football team matches. Owner Taylor van Marrelo is preparing the pub for fans to gather and watch every game together.
The free coastal bus service in Castricum will continue to operate this summer after receiving additional support from the local council. The bus will run daily between the Castricum railway station and the beach at Castricum aan Zee from July 4 through August 30.