The St Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach continues its long-standing tradition in Haarlem, where it has been performed by COV Haarlem since 1929. This year’s Good Friday performance at the Philharmonie reflects a broader trend in the Netherlands, which hosts around 180 performances of the work annually.
American photographer Carol Guzy has won the World Press Photo of the Year award for her image depicting a family being separated by ICE agents. The winning photograph highlights the emotional impact of immigration enforcement procedures.
A data hack on March 12 at the municipality of Epe resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to nearly all its residents. Stolen data includes names, addresses, and social security numbers (BSN), while some individuals may have also had bank details or identification copies compromised.
For the first time in five years, the number of discovered drug laboratories in the Netherlands decreased, with 142 sites identified in 2024 compared to 167 the previous year. Additionally, incidents of illegal drug waste dumping were nearly halved, falling to 117 reported cases.
On Friday, more than 3,000 citizens across the Netherlands are receiving royal honors as part of the annual 'lintjesregen' event. The article highlights this tradition and provides etiquette tips for recipients, such as avoiding wearing the medals to funerals.
Former butcher Paul Wiegel has published his third book, "Professional Knowledge and the Customer Psyche," reflecting on his career and the social interactions he had with his clients. Having worked in Amsterdam and living in Heemstede, Wiegel notes that his transition to writing has been as natural as the conversations he once shared with his customers.