Journalist and city poet Yanaika Zomer writes a column discussing how International Women's Day has evolved into a celebration similar to Mother's Day. The piece reflects on the changing nature of the holiday as Zomer prepares for the release of her debut novel in May.
Police in Arnhem arrested 17 people during King's Night for offenses including assault, public order disturbances, and insults. Municipal enforcers were also busy addressing cases of public urination, though city attendance was lower than the previous year.
Koninklijke HFC has signed 25-year-old defender Fons Gemmel from Swift for the upcoming season. The former AZ player returns to the Second Division after recovering from a serious knee injury.
Actor Jonah Hill revealed during a live recording of the SmartLess podcast that he has moved away from Los Angeles. He explained that he made the decision because he does not want to raise his children in the Hollywood environment.
The Dutch royal family has shared a photo on social media expressing their excitement for the national King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The post, released by the Government Information Service, features King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and their three daughters. The royal couple included a message in both Dutch and Frisian to mark the occasion.
Haarlem offers numerous activities throughout King's Day for those who prefer to start their celebrations later in the day. The city features dozens of hotspots and events spread across various locations to celebrate the King's birthday.