Sybrand Buma, the current mayor of Leeuwarden and former CDA leader, has been appointed as the new vice president of the Council of State. He is scheduled to succeed Thom de Graaf in the position starting July 1st.
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.
Historian Koen Marijt will deliver a lecture on April 26 exploring Zandvoort's 200-year history as a seaside resort. The presentation focuses on the town's 19th-century transformation from a fishing village to a sophisticated destination, which serves as the basis for this year's jubilee celebrations.
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.
The family of acclaimed Dutch chef Jonnie Boer is marking the first anniversary of his sudden death at the age of sixty. Boer, who was the co-owner of the renowned Michelin-starred restaurant De Librije, is remembered by his wife and children for his lasting impact on their lives.
An employee of a gold exchange office in Beverwijk has died following a violent robbery on Wednesday. Police have since arrested a 19-year-old suspect from the same town in connection with the incident.