Author and columnist Marjan Berk has passed away in Amsterdam at the age of 93. Throughout her prolific career, she was known for her work in cabaret, television, and as a writer of numerous books and columns.
A guided historical tour of the village of Oud-Velsen, located along the North Sea Canal, will take place on July 12. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM.
The exhibition 'Rijke Stinkerds' opened at the Stompe Toren in Spaarnwoude, near Haarlem, this past Sunday. The display explains the origins of the Dutch expression 'rijke stinkerd' while providing visitors with a seated tour of the history behind it.
René Diekstra reflects on his experience attending a memorial service for a beloved family member. While at the ceremony, he opens a funeral announcement card he had previously neglected to read at home.
The Cologne Pride parade set a record by attracting approximately 1.5 million visitors on Sunday. The event featured about 60,000 participants representing 250 different groups, marking the largest turnout in the history of the city's LGBTQ+ celebration.
A male choir named WaZManK and a harmonica group consisting of people with COPD and other lung conditions called Longblues performed together at the Jutterspad event. The collaboration highlighted the special musical connection between the two groups despite the performers' health challenges.