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.
Community
Enthusiastic turnout for the Indian Tamil New Year celebration in Brainport
The Indian Tamil community in the Brainport region gathered at Theater De Schalm to celebrate Puthandu, the Tamil New Year. The event brought together eight hundred of high-tech professionals and their families for a day of traditional food, music, and dance. Veldhoven Mayor Marcel Delhez joined the festivities, highlighting the vital role this growing community plays in the region's cultural and economic life.
Culture
Bonfires lit across the Netherlands for Easter
Easter bonfires were lit across multiple regions in the Netherlands, with communities continuing a long-standing tradition. A live broadcast showed the lighting of the winning bonfire in Espelo, while authorities expect minimal disruption from smoke.
Community
ASML On Stage: from a corporate musical to a cultural phenomenon
The latest cultural showcase, ASML On Stage featured an impressive range of performances from Brazilian samba to intimate piano sets. Local artists came together to fill the city's music venues with energy, dance, and song.