For the 40th year, 7,000 blessed flowers have been transported from the Netherlands to Vatican City to decorate St. Peter's Square for Easter Sunday. Bishop Hans van den Hende blessed the floral arrangement at Keukenhof in Lisse before it began the 1,600-kilometer journey to Rome.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that at least four people were killed and thirty others injured following a night of heavy Russian attacks across Ukraine. The strikes primarily targeted civilian infrastructure in several cities throughout the country.
Writing duo Nicci French visited Broek in Waterland to promote their new thriller, "Wrong Turn," and explore the village's potential as a setting for murder mysteries. They discussed how even picturesque locations can provide the necessary elements for suspenseful and nightmarish narratives.
Family and friends gathered at Westerveld to bid farewell to Ronald Bartlema, a long-time culinary critic and contributor to the Jeugdjournaal who died at age 67. Following the funeral service, a reception was held at café-restaurant Franzen in Haarlem to honor his 25-year career of reviewing restaurants. Bartlema was known for his preference for dining incognito while writing for the newspaper.
Actress Helena Bonham Carter has withdrawn from the cast of the upcoming fourth season of "The White Lotus." Reports indicate that she stepped down because the role was not the right fit for her.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that a minesweeper and a supply ship will be sent to the Mediterranean Sea to prepare for a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The specific timeline for the deployment of the naval vessels has not yet been disclosed.