Due to ongoing water shortages in the Netherlands, some builders and homebuyers are implementing new systems to use 4500 liters of stored rainwater under floors for daily tasks like flushing toilets. This initiative aims to reduce the consumption of purified drinking water.
This article provides a comprehensive guide to the summer festival season in Amsterdam for 2026. It highlights a variety of events, including techno, theater, and music performances, to help residents and visitors plan their summer activities.
Dutch DJ Martin Garrix announced his new collaborative single 'Fire Flies' with U2 during his performance at Tomorrowland in Antwerp on July 24. The track was debuted live on stage with an appearance by U2 guitarist The Edge.
In the 'Schermtijd' column, tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses a long-term project where teenagers are attempting to recreate the Netherlands within the game Minecraft. The endeavor has been ongoing for years, with participants acknowledging that the detailed reconstruction will never truly be finished.
Cas Reijnders discovered that his father was not his biological parent after a lighthearted investigation into his origins turned serious. He uncovered evidence of malpractice involving sperm donations at a fertility clinic in Elsendorp, which significantly impacted his entire family.
Kim, the partner of Mick Harren, is facing new health complications just days after being treated in intensive care following her recent delivery. She remains under medical care as she deals with these ongoing health challenges.