Former FNV leader Lodewijk de Waal provides guidance to current trade union leaders as they launch a week of actions against the Dutch cabinet. Having previously mobilized 300,000 protesters, De Waal shares three strategic lessons on how to successfully challenge the government.
Beach pavilions at Zandvoort beach are preparing to screen the upcoming football match between the Dutch national team and Sweden this Saturday evening. While screens are being provided as a service to visitors, owners expect that most fans will still choose to watch the game in pubs instead.
Dutch readers are divided over the commercial hype and promotional activities surrounding the annual arrival of the new herring season. While some call for an end to the marketing spectacles, others view them as a necessary part of the industry, noting that the traditional first-barrel auction has already been discontinued.
UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk expressed concern over the European Parliament's recent approval of stricter rules for returning rejected asylum seekers. He urged the EU and its member states to ensure that international human rights and refugee treaties are strictly followed.
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is presenting an exhibition of the working archive of renowned Dutch photographer Ed van der Elsken, highlighting his transition from black-and-white to color photography. The collection includes documentary works such as his scenes from the Purmerend Cattle Market, offering a behind-the-scenes look at his artistic process.
This article highlights seven recommended fries shops located in the city center of Haarlem. It provides suggestions for shoppers or individuals looking for a snack after a night out in the city.