Several Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayers by one hour on election night to allow worshippers to vote before polls close. This initiative aims to encourage civic participation by ensuring people do not have to choose between their religious duties during Ramadan and their right to vote.
Legal aid insurer DAS is calling on the Dutch government to take stricter action against rogue construction companies following an increase in scams targeting homeowners. Reports indicate that one in three homeowners has encountered fraudulent contractors who often appear prominently in online search results.
The European Union imported a record volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia during the first quarter of 2026. This increased reliance on LNG from both Russia and the United States has been identified as a significant vulnerability for European energy security.
Actor Ferry Doedens is appearing in court today to face charges for driving under the influence of hard drugs multiple times in 2024. The 35-year-old actor has previously been convicted for the same offense.
Judith Leyster, a prominent 17th-century artist, established her own legacy as a master painter despite her output decreasing after marrying Jan Miense Molenaer. She is recognized for successfully emerging from her husband's shadow to achieve individual artistic acclaim.
Professor Frans Grijzenhout will deliver a lecture at the Frans Hals Museum on May 17 regarding the identity of the subject in Johannes Verspronck's famous painting, 'Girl in Blue.' The presentation aims to uncover the mysteries surrounding the child and her parents.