Starting in 2027, countries involved in armed conflicts or facing serious security issues will no longer be permitted to host the Eurovision Song Contest. The organization updated the rules following the most recent event in Vienna.
Ajax player Steven Berghuis will miss the return match against Shelbourne in Ireland due to personal circumstances. The club has decided to include youth player Dies Janse in the traveling squad as his replacement.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is facing significant concerns regarding long queues for non-EU travelers at passport control. These delays, which can reach up to two hours, follow the recent implementation of the new European Entry/Exit System (EES).
A butcher shop in Nieuw-Vennep experienced high demand for eclipse glasses on the day of a partial solar eclipse, with customers queuing to purchase them. While many were eager to witness the rare astronomical event, other patrons continued their regular shopping for meat.
The concert event Beste Zangers Live will return to Rotterdam Ahoy on May 23 of next year. The first artists confirmed for the lineup include Yves Berendse, MEAU, Trijntje Oosterhuis, and Zoë Livay.
