According to data from Statistics Netherlands, residents of the country went on vacation 21.9 million times last summer. Between late April and early October 2025, 72 percent of the Dutch population aged 15 and older took at least one trip.
After 23 years of service, Ted Brandsen has stepped down as director of the Dutch National Ballet. He was honored with an Amsterdam Silver Medal by Mayor Femke Halsema during a gala event for his significant cultural contributions to the city.
Jolanda and Jan Nijman, well-known residents of Heemskerk, spent a day in IJmuiden. The couple planned to enjoy the view at the Kop van de Haven before having lunch at a local restaurant.
The Public Prosecution Service has halted the investigation into an incident where a woman broke her neck after being struck by a falling piece of foam furniture in Amsterdam. Despite police and detective efforts, investigators could not identify the person responsible for the object falling from a height, leaving the victim without legal accountability or compensation for her ongoing medical recovery.
The municipal council of Heemstede has opted for financial restraint during the budget framework discussions, despite the town's currently healthy financial position. All proposals requesting additional funding were rejected as the council decided to preserve capital for future investments in sports facilities, primary schools, and the town hall.
A car collided with a highway maintenance vehicle on the A4 near Nieuw-Vennep on Friday morning, causing it to flip onto its side. No further details regarding injuries were immediately reported following the crash near the Burgerveen interchange.