In 2025, 719,000 parents in the Netherlands received childcare subsidies for over 1.1 million children. Although the subsidy percentage increased from 65 percent in 2024 to 68 percent in 2025, many parents still face significant additional costs for childcare services.
Police in Amsterdam reported a positive experience with approximately 600 Shelbourne football supporters who visited the city yesterday for a match against Ajax. The fans displayed good sportsmanship, interacting peacefully with local supporters as they moved through the city toward the Johan Cruijff Arena.
One person was injured following a stabbing incident on De Savornin Lohmanstraat in Amsterdam Nieuw-West late last night. Police have arrested a man and are currently investigating the conflict, which reportedly started in the street before moving into a residence.
Photographer Erwin Winkelman shares tips for capturing the solar eclipse occurring on August 12 using a smartphone. The phenomenon is expected to be clearly visible from Haarlem and throughout the Netherlands.
Airbnb is experiencing a surge in demand and new hosts due to the World Cup, alongside a rapid increase in hotel bookings through its platform. The company is actively capitalizing on these travel trends to expand its service offerings.
Wadie, a new participant from Amsterdam, has joined the reality show B&B Vol Liefde. He travels to Ibiza with the goal of winning the heart of B&B owner Timothy.