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Utrecht: Do not come to the city anymore during King's Night

Utrecht: Do not come to the city anymore during King's Night

The municipality of Utrecht has urged visitors to stop traveling to the city center during King's Night due to extreme overcrowding. Access to various squares and event routes has been closed as the city reached its capacity limit.

From fortification to place of entertainment: Much to do during Adventurous Fort Island event

From fortification to place of entertainment: Much to do during Adventurous Fort Island event

Forteiland, a historic fortification located at the mouth of the North Sea Canal, hosted a sporting event called "Avontuurlijk Forteiland" this Sunday. The site has transitioned from its original role as a defensive work into a popular venue for tours, corporate events, and public festivities.

Amsterdam wants to shed ‘anything goes’ King's Day image: ‘Everyone scram! Away with the townies, away with the yuppies’

Amsterdam wants to shed ‘anything goes’ King's Day image: ‘Everyone scram! Away with the townies, away with the yuppies’

Amsterdam is implementing new measures for King's Day to move away from its reputation as an "anything goes" celebration following concerns from emergency services. The city is preparing for its busiest night and day of the year by introducing regulations to better manage the large crowds.

Confidence in the royal family rises again, but what does such a poll really say?

Confidence in the royal family rises again, but what does such a poll really say?

Trust in King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima has increased according to the annual King's Day poll conducted by EenVandaag. The report examines the rising approval ratings while also questioning the broader context and limitations of these public opinion surveys.

Beatrix as a hippie calling for peace: this is the King's Day artwork by De Blaffende Vis

Beatrix as a hippie calling for peace: this is the King's Day artwork by De Blaffende Vis

Amsterdam café De Blaffende Vis has unveiled its annual King's Day facade decoration, this year featuring Princess Beatrix dressed as a hippie. The artwork includes the message 'make love not war' to call for peace and encourage public discourse regarding current global conflicts.