Brandon Flowers, the lead singer of The Killers, has announced that his new solo album titled Thrasher will be released on August 21. This marks his first solo project since 2015.
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem has announced that the city will have an understated New Year's Eve celebration for 2027. The municipality will not organize any fireworks or light shows, and local associations will not be granted permits to set off fireworks.
Victims of actor Thijs Römer have expressed anger and distress regarding his new theater production, calling it a "kick in the teeth." Their lawyer, Maartje Schaap, stated that the women feel insulted and hurt by the show following Römer's conviction.
The Dutch student organization LAKS has presented a petition with 38,000 signatures to the House of Representatives calling for the removal of the mandatory 5.5 average grade for final exams. The organization argues that the rule creates an unhealthy focus on test results rather than the actual learning process.
Ajax has announced the addition of four friendly matches to their pre-season schedule for the 2026/2027 season. The club shared this update on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the upcoming campaign.
Hospitality entrepreneurs in Beverwijk are hosting the Smaakmarkt food truck festival on Breestraat following the cancellation of the traditional horse racing event. Despite high temperatures, the weekly market will continue and transition into the festival to maintain local activity. Business owners hope the event's success will help mitigate the disappointment and economic loss caused by the horse race's cancellation.