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.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
With natural ice skating not currently possible due to mild weather, Amsterdam residents can turn to several local artificial ice rinks for their winter sports fix. These venues offer varying pricing and facilities to provide a reliable skating experience throughout the season.
Amateur football club JOS Watergraafsmeer is preparing for a major KNVB Cup match against NAC Breda. Due to technical requirements, the game will be played at the AFC complex, where the club plans to bring a historic photograph of legendary former trainer Rinus Michels.
Raven van Dorst is back with a new season of the television show Boerderij van Dorst, where guests help renovate a farm in Apeldoorn. Among the celebrity participants joining for the manual labor and interviews is Haarlem resident Kees van der Spek. The series premieres on October 28 on NPO 3.
A water pipe burst near Damrak in Amsterdam has cut off drinking water to roughly 40 businesses, including a museum and several canal cruise boats. Waternet has secured the area and expects to complete repairs by Monday to restore normal service.
The Amsterdam Dance Event recently attracted 600,000 attendees, matching its record-breaking attendance numbers. Between October 21 and 25, the festival hosted 4,000 artists, featuring successful collaborative performances like Swan Lake Remixed.
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