Leonie Hijne from the Bonhoeffercollege in Castricum has been named the 'Sustainable Teacher of the Year' for 2026 at a ceremony in Arnhem. She accepted the award as a significant recognition for the work performed by her school's eco-team.
Actress Anya Taylor-Joy has been cast as the Sindar elf Seren in the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The casting news for the new production was reported by the trade publication Variety.
The timeline for the closure of two highly polluting Tata Steel factories in IJmuiden remains uncertain. Currently, there is no specific date set for when these facilities will cease operations.
The Environmental Service North Sea Canal Area is investigating the revocation of operating licenses for two highly polluting coke gas plants at Tata Steel in IJmuiden. North Holland provincial deputy Anouk Gielen emphasized that the process must be handled carefully, and a specific closure date has not yet been determined.
Renowned Dutch artist, program maker, and voice actor Wim T. Schippers passed away last Wednesday at the age of 83 in his hometown of Amsterdam. Comedian Paul Haenen and broadcaster VPRO expressed their shock following the announcement of his death by the Wim T. Schippers Foundation on Monday.
Cape Verdean football supporters in Rotterdam celebrated their national team's draw at the World Cup on Monday evening. Hundreds of people gathered at Heemraadsplein in the Delfshaven district, while cars decorated with national flags drove through the streets honking.