As spring arrives, the 'waving season' has officially begun with motorcyclists, cyclists, and skaters greeting each other on the road. Gerben van ’t Hek participated as a mobile attraction during the opening weekend of this seasonal tradition. The activity marks the end of the grey winter months and the start of the warmer season.
Erotic parties are growing in popularity, presenting both opportunities for couples to deepen their connection and risks of damaging their relationship. Sexologist Ceryl Janssen examines the factors that determine whether these events serve as a positive experience or a source of conflict.
Students at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam are launching diverse startups, including sustainable sorbet and specialized insoles, as part of their Entrepreneurship minor. The program focuses on practical business development, requiring students to actively engage with local industries to bring their ideas to market.
Components manufactured in Haarlem, including solar panel springs and shuttle connectors, were part of NASA's recent Artemis II mission around the moon. Local manufacturers expressed pride in contributing vital technology to the international space exploration effort.
Frank Valk, the 55-year-old owner of The ReadShop in Beverwijk, is seeking a successor to take over his bookstore. Valk has put the business up for sale to pursue a new career path, though the shop is expected to remain at its current location on Breestraat.
Brasserie Beeckestijn in Velsen-Zuid has been named the third-best wedding venue in North Holland. Owners Susanne and Michel received the honor after ten years of service, just before their planned relocation to France in July to start a new business.