Martijn Smit, the 62-year-old mayor of Beverwijk, has announced that he will step down from his position this coming September. The local municipal council will lead the process of selecting his successor, following specific procedural guidelines for Dutch mayoral appointments.
Members of the band Jacht, who reside in Amsterdam and Haarlem, discuss the financial challenges of balancing their music careers with professional work in construction and journalism. They argue that musicians should unite to demand higher pay as industry rates remain unsustainably low.
Singer-songwriter Celine Cairo discusses her career as an independent artist, noting that she has successfully avoided record labels to retain her earnings. Known for her hit 'Hibernate,' the 35-year-old musician currently lives in Zaanstad and supports herself entirely through her music.
Edam-based photographer Leen Fleuriot is using analog photography to raise awareness about the lasting trauma of violence against women. Her project aims to highlight the psychological impact on victims through a non-sensationalist visual approach.
Donald Pols, the director of Milieudefensie, is transitioning to a role at Tata Steel to attempt to reform the company's environmental practices from within. This career move has sparked a national debate on the effectiveness of climate activism inside industrial corporations, featuring perspectives from others who have made similar transitions.
Waternet has released a new interactive podwalk titled "Duin en Dorst," which guides walkers through the three-month journey of drinking water. The free audio tour provides educational insights into the water extraction process within the dune region.