Business
How Eindhoven residents are bridging cultural gaps: StadsMakers Expo 2026
Eindhoven is growing rapidly and becoming increasingly international, yet many residents still live alongside one another. The StadsMakers International programme brings locals and internationals together to design practical initiatives that strengthen neighbourhood connections. On 28 June, participants present their solutions during the StadsMakers Expo at Strijp‑S.
Community
Muziek aan de Gender XL returns on Sunday, 28 June
For more than 130 years, the Veldhovens Muziekkorps (VMK) has been a vibrant cornerstone of local culture, continuously bringing generations together through the joy of live...
Culture
Japanese Emperor and Empress arrive in the Netherlands
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will arrive in the Netherlands early for an unusual pre-visit stay at Het Oude Loo Castle ahead of their official state visit starting Wednesday. During their private time, the imperial couple will participate in a photo opportunity and join King Willem-Alexander to watch a football match between their two nations.
Culture
Hundred day countdown to DE OPENING
Eindhoven has officially launched the countdown to DE OPENING, the three-day festival that marks the start of the national cultural season this August. The event will bring theatre, music, and dance to stages across the city, featuring a mix of regional and national artists. Alongside live performances, a new festival app and a city-wide museum ticket will help visitors discover new cultural experiences.
Culture
Police confiscate record number of illegal weapons from minors
Police in the Netherlands have confiscated more weapons from minors than ever before, with more than 2,300 seized in the past year. The figures show sharp rises in bladed weapons and firearms. Police warn that online influence is driving the trend.
Culture
Keukenhof attracts 1.4 million visitors for the fourth year in a row
Keukenhof drew more than 1.4 million visitors this spring, matching previous years. The park introduced a new orchid show and refreshed its visual identity. Director Sandra Bechtholt says the team can look back on a successful season.
Business
Caravans making a comeback
The caravan is enjoying a significant resurgence in the Netherlands, with new sales figures from trade associations BOVAG and KCI showing an 18 per cent increase in registrations this spring. While caravan sales are currently declining across the rest of Europe in favour of motorhomes, the Dutch market is bucking the trend, driven largely by young families who see them as an ideal way to holiday with children. Industry experts note that since the pandemic, caravans have firmly returned to the radar of younger generations, resulting in over 2,100 new units being sold in just two months.
Community
Koningsdag in Eindhoven – Celebrating life like Kings and Queens
If you are an international resident of the Netherlands, you might at first find the Dutch Koningsdag (King’s Day) strange for celebrating the monarchy...
Community
How to survive King’s Night as a first-timer
King’s Night, the evening before King’s Day, is one of the wildest nights of the year in the Netherlands. If you are an expat...
Culture
Pleasant weather on King’s Day across the country
The Netherlands is set for a sunny but cold King's Day, with a wide gap in temperatures between the north and south. While the day starts bright, forecasters warn of evening showers and a chilly King's Night. Celebrators are encouraged to wrap up warm as local frost remains possible in northern regions.
Culture
More cyclists ended up in the emergency room last year
Cyclists are increasingly ending up in emergency departments, with head injuries a major concern. VeiligheidNL and the government say helmet use can significantly reduce risks as traffic fatalities continue to rise.