K-pop group BTS performed a free one-hour comeback concert in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday. While organizers expected up to 250,000 attendees, the event drew a significantly smaller crowd of approximately 40,000 people.
Amsterdam is preparing for King's Day with traditional flea markets and city-wide celebrations. This week's update offers practical advice, including public transport tips, to help residents and visitors navigate the Dutch national holiday.
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses how factual education about climate change fails to significantly shift public opinion. He highlights that even a crash course on the subject does not alter perspectives, presenting a discouraging finding for climate journalists in the Netherlands.
Kim Oostveen, an Amsterdam-based end-of-life doula, supports individuals across North Holland as they navigate the end of their lives. Inspired by her father's passing, she transitioned from healthcare management to helping clients address unresolved emotions and final messages.
King's Day flea markets offer children a unique opportunity to earn money through creative activities like selling cupcakes, performing, and hosting games. To stand out among the many participants, the article suggests using clever tactics that go beyond simple originality.
Following the popularity of birth doulas, a new wave of end-of-life and grief doulas is emerging to provide support during the dying process and bereavement. Three doulas explain their specialized roles in helping individuals and families navigate the final stages of life, addressing a cultural discomfort with death.