Time Magazine has named the Art Zoo Museum in Amsterdam as one of its "World's Greatest Places," marking the first time a Dutch museum has received this recognition. Located in a 17th-century canal house, the museum features taxidermy animals displayed in poses inspired by 17th-century paintings.
Welmoed Sijtsma is moving from broadcaster Omroep WNL to RTL, where she will launch her own late-night talk show on RTL 4 in early 2027. She will become a regular host for the network's late-night programming alongside Renze Klamer.
The 'Ik zie jou' photo project is seeking ten Haarlem residents to be paired with local newcomers for a series of interviews and portraits based on shared interests. These stories and photographs will be showcased in an outdoor exhibition in Haarlem's city center this September. Interested participants can apply through the Museum of Humanity website until June 21, 2026.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France, the Netherlands, and other allies are prepared to launch a mission in the Strait of Hormuz within two to three days of a confirmed deal between the United States and Iran. The mission aims to restore shipping safety in the region following news that Washington and Tehran have reached an agreement to cease hostilities.
A court in The Hague has sentenced 58-year-old Seyed A. to 30 years in prison for the murder of his 38-year-old neighbor in Rijswijk. The victim was shot in their apartment building's entrance in front of her four-year-old son in September 2024.
The Rotterdam District Court has acquitted 59-year-old René F. of involvement in the 2014 shooting of mental health director Rob Zweekhorst in Berkel en Rodenrijs. Although the prosecution sought a 24-year sentence for the suspected case of mistaken identity, the court ruled there was insufficient evidence for a conviction.