The host country has been eliminated from the competition in the knockout phase following a 3-0 loss to Morocco. We thoroughly enjoyed the Canadian soccer team. After ice hockey, soccer has become a popular sport in Canada, especially among young people....
On July 4, Americans celebrate their Independence Day. For many Americans, the national holiday revolves around the fireworks displays and the waving of the flag. Pomp and circumstance. Patriotism. Yet that day also has a deeper layer. July 4 marks the period that 250 years ago...
Gaze at the sun during the National Sun Viewing Day. On Sunday, July 5, 2026, you can safely admire the sun through a telescope during this nationwide event. From migrating sunspots to swirling loops of gas larger than the Earth:...
We were all pessimistic about the World Cup being held in three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the USA. Especially in the USA, the policy for supporters of the participating countries was not very positive. Certain countries simply did not get...
Sail Harlingen will be held from July 3 to July 6, 2026. At previous editions in 2022, 2018, and 2014, the event attracted around 300.000 visitors to Harlingen. More info can be found at: www.harlingensail.com The Tall Ships Races...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of an international football tournament between the national men's teams of countries affiliated with FIFA. The event is being held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The tournament takes place...
On June 8, 2026, PostNL issued the 't Oude Ambacht framed stamp sheet, featuring 10 different stamps with prints by the seventeenth-century etcher Jan Luyken, which belong to the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. An artisan is a trade...
Many traces of the Second World War can still be found along the Dutch coast. The bunkers, built as part of the Atlantic Wall, are the most prominent of these. On Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00, the bunkers are...
In 1926, De Bijenkorf The Hague opened its doors. The building, in the style of the Amsterdam School, was renamed 'the palace of joie de vivre' by architect Piet Kramer. Now, one century later, our leading department store is still a...
Discover the enchanting world behind the walls of Leiden's courtyards, where intimate gardens and hidden spots await exploration. During the Leiden Courtyard Festival, Leiden's most beautiful courtyards open their doors for two days filled with concerts...
It is that time again. Comic book enthusiasts from the Netherlands and Belgium are flocking to Haarlem this weekend. On May 30 and 31, 2026, Haarlem will transform into one giant stage for graphic novels during Stripdagen Haarlem. From the station to De Koepel and beyond...
The Beatles have been 'broken up' for over 55 years, but their music still captivates millions around the world and sales of their records and CDs are gigantic. Every year, millions are still sold worldwide...
475 Years of Willem & Anna is a two-day event on July 10 and 11, 2026, in which visitors return to the year 1551. On July 8, 1551, William of Orange married Anna of... in the St. Lambertus Church in Buren.
In 2026, Diemen turns 800 years old, and we will celebrate this from March 29 to September 30, 2026. We kick off the anniversary year with a party during the Great Diemen Birthday on March 29, 2026. In the months that follow...
Visual language is particularly relevant to the images on stamps. It must be immediately clear what it represents without extensive explanation (read: text). Visual language plays an important role in the graphic industry, and therefore also in the design of stamps...
In 2025, a grand celebration was held for the residents of Wijk bij Duurstede. WIJK725 is the celebration of the 725th anniversary of Wijk bij Duurstede's city rights. The anniversary year starts on January 1, 2025, and throughout the...
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