Students from Ichthus Lyceum in Driehuis are developing a "break-in-box" project for the Velsen Library to encourage children aged 9 to 10 to read more. The project functions as a reverse escape room and is being designed by Technasium students to promote intensive reading among young children.
While the overall Dutch beer market is currently facing a downturn, some entrepreneurs are finding success by focusing on niche online sales of unique and alcohol-free specialty beers. Businesses like Raoul van Neer's are thriving by offering artisanal brews with distinctive ingredients.
Following a cross-border pursuit, a vehicle involved in a German ATM robbery crashed in Amsterdam Nieuw-West yesterday containing explosives. The suspects fled the scene, prompting a police investigation and the temporary evacuation of nearby residents while the EOD neutralized the materials.
A judge has ruled that WorldPride events near the Homomonument in Amsterdam can proceed as scheduled, rejecting a plea from local residents to cancel them due to noise concerns. The court determined that the residents failed to provide sufficient evidence that the events pose immediate risks of hearing or health damage.
During a period of high temperatures, pet store owner Ad Hinten from Hoofddorp shares advice on how to keep various pets cool safely. He emphasizes using lukewarm water instead of icy water and suggests cooling methods like using chilled water bottles or specially made pet treats to prevent heat exhaustion.