The share of female directors in Dutch public organizations and government bodies rose from 41% in 2024 to 43% in 2025. This research, commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, highlights increases across municipalities, schools, and housing associations.
Small cultural institutions in Haarlem with fewer than three full-time employees can apply for a subsidy of up to €30,000 starting April 30, 2026. The city has allocated €500,000 for investments in equipment and facilities to improve accessibility and ensure these venues are future-proof.
The national recommended price for a liter of Euro95 gasoline in the Netherlands has reached a record high, exceeding 2.60 euros for the first time. According to the consumer collective UnitedConsumers, the price rose by 1.5 cents to a new peak of 2.603 euros.
Several historic mills in Uitgeest and Akersloot, including De Kat and De Oude Knegt, will be open to the public for National Mill Day 2026. Visitors can tour the various sites and observe the sails in motion, provided there is sufficient wind.
Jelani Seedorf scored a late goal for Telstar in a 4-1 victory against Sparta, the club where he made his professional debut less than six months ago. The article highlights the significance of the goal as the player prepares for the upcoming Vissersderby.
An exhibition at Treehouse on the NDSM-terrein in Amsterdam showcases the work of artists living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) to raise awareness about the chronic systemic disease. Participants like Mascha Delena use their art to highlight the daily struggles and lack of medical recognition for the condition, which often leaves patients bedbound for years.