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....
The 79th Bollenstreek Flower Parade takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The colorful procession of floats follows a route of over 42 km, starting in Noordwijk (around 9:00-9:15 AM) and ending in Haarlem. It is one of the largest flower events...
Through January 25, 2026, the exhibition Titanic & Fashion – The Last Dance – has been curated by the Kunstmuseum itself. Featuring original costumes from the iconic 1997 film of the same name, and previously unshown clothing and accessories from...
Do you have Christmas plants in your home, or did you receive Christmas plants as a Christmas gift, for example on your birthday in December? There are many types of Christmas plants suitable for making your living room cozy, such as amaryllis, holly, mistletoe, skimmia, and poinsettia. Do you know how...
You are on vacation and want to get away for a short while to a major event in your own country or across the border. There are many options, and it is lively and busy everywhere, because it is also the Christmas holidays. That makes the selection difficult and...
The three brothers stumbled upon six comic books by chance while clearing out their late mother's attic last Christmas. One of those comic books was the first issue of Superman (#1) from 1939. The copy...
Do you like Pi? Bpost issued five Pi stamps in a sheet on August 25, 2025. A beautiful design by Geert Wille, who incorporated the magical 3,14 into the sheet of 5 stamps. Why are Archimedes and Albert Einstein...
Weather permitting, you can enjoy the late summer among the dahlias in Voorhout at the Tulperij and at Keukenhof Castle. Dahlias also play a major role during the flower parades held in the autumn in Zundert and Sint Jansklooster....
Alaska is one of the fifty states of the United States. Alaska is the largest and northernmost state in the country. Although Alaska is much larger than the other states, approximately 740.000 people live there. Because of this, Alaska is...
In 2024 and 2025, we commemorate 80 years of freedom. Activities are taking place throughout the Netherlands to celebrate and commemorate 80 years of freedom. On the website Vrijheid.nl, you will find an overview of the commemorations and celebrations taking place in this...
Every year on April 11, attention is drawn to Parkinson's worldwide during World Parkinson's Day. This is the birthday of James Parkinson. He became known for his publication (An Essay on the Shaking Palsy) in 1817. This has...
Rob de Nijs has passed away at his home in Bennekom at the age of 82. Rob had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for some time. Rob was a Dutch singer and actor. In his career, which spanned more than six decades, he grew into...
When does Ramadan start? The beginning of the fasting month of Ramadan starts on Friday evening, February 28, 2025, and ends on Saturday evening, March 29, 2025. That means the first day of fasting is March 1. Eid al-Fitr (Bayram) will start on Sunday...
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday. It lasts eight days. In remembrance of the 'Hanukkah miracle' (from a very small amount of holy oil, a candle burned for eight days). The first day of this holiday begins after sunset on the 24th day...
In 2024, Ramadan lasted from the evening of March 10 to the evening of April 9. Eid al-Fitr lasted from the evening of April 9 to the evening of April 10. What do you know about Ramadan, Iftar, and Eid al-Fitr? Have...
The theme of the 89th Book Week is 'In Our Family', and the Book Week gift is therefore written by the largest family of writers in the Netherlands: the Chabot family. From March 16 to 24, 2024, you will receive the Family Pack as a gift from...
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