Ji Hee de Valk was re-installed as a D66 city council member in Haarlem on Wednesday, succeeding Dimitry van den Berg. De Valk, a privacy expert, takes over the seat after Van den Berg resigned to become an alderman in Heemstede.
Oos Kesbeke, known as the pickle king of Amsterdam, discusses his personal life, aging, and culinary preferences in an interview with Mezza magazine. He shares insights into his routine, including his attempts at exercise and gardening, while reflecting on the challenges of getting older.
The upcoming solar eclipse on August 12 is causing a surge in tourism across parts of Europe. This influx of travelers has led to limited accommodation availability and significantly higher hotel prices in affected regions.
The Belgian government has blocked the acquisition of the helicopter company Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen (NHV) by a Chinese firm. Officials cited concerns that the sale would lead to the loss of crucial technological knowledge to foreign interests.
The Netherlands is set for a week of warm, summery weather with temperatures expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius by Thursday and Friday. Dry conditions are forecast to persist throughout the week, further contributing to the ongoing drought across the country.
Maud Akkermans and Olivier Lucas, members of the Dutch band Son Mieux, have announced that they are expecting a baby. Due to her pregnancy, Akkermans will be absent from the band's upcoming European tour and their scheduled performance at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam in early 2027.