During a performance of Shakespeare’s *Richard III* in Berlin, a lead actor accidentally injured a woman in the audience when a sword slipped from his hands. The weapon flew into the crowd during the play, striking the spectator.
Haarlem will mark Remembrance Day on May 4 with ceremonies at several local monuments, including a central service at St. Bavokerk and a silent march to the Dreef. On May 5, the city celebrates Liberation Day with the annual Bevrijdingspop festival, which features a commemorative concert and performances by various national artists. Local traffic measures and road closures will be in effect during these events to accommodate the commemorations and festivities.
Lizzo has announced her third studio album, titled Bitch, which is scheduled for release on June 5. The singer aims to reclaim the title word through the project, with the title track set to debut on May 1.
On May 5th, Dorpskerk Bloemendaal will host a Freedom Day event featuring a lecture by author Jaap Scholten on his "Protect Ukraine" initiative. The celebration includes a performance by a 12-year-old Ukrainian pianist and a community Freedom Meal in the church garden.
Over 80 years after World War II, approximately 4,000 artworks looted by Nazis remain unreturned to their owners or heirs in the Netherlands. The new documentary 'Verweesd Eigendom,' created by Haarlem-based interviewer Frénk van der Linden and director Piet de Blaauw, explores the emotional struggle of families trying to reclaim these items.
