Anyone who consciously experienced the 80s will immediately recognize three songs in this title. At the end of the 1970s, a new, independent music movement emerged in West Germany: the Neue Deutsche Welle (NDW). Inspired by punk and new wave, young musicians wanted to create something new...
In this column, we discuss a region that issued a number of stamps for only a short time. This time, the Carolingians. Stamps bearing the country name "Carolinians" have been issued since 1899. The Carolingians are located in the South Pacific and comprise...
With the issuance of a special postage stamp, Germany is honoring the outstanding significance of the Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt. The stamp was issued to mark the 125th anniversary of the Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt and commemorates the first exhibition of the Darmstadt artists' colony in 1901. This event is considered an important...
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...
In 2026, the province of Flevoland turns 40. And we are celebrating! We look back, and especially forward. The province of Flevoland is characterized by vast open spaces with a rectangular layout. The province consists of two parts: the Noordoostpolder, reclaimed into...
It is going to be a busy weekend for mothers (and mothers-in-law) and their families. Mother's Day falls on May 10, 2026. Flowers are being sold for the highest prices and the strawberry cake sells out quickly. For example, the last weekend of the Keukenhof. So enjoy together...
In 1993, the United Nations declared May 3 as International Press Freedom Day, with the aim of raising awareness of the principles of press freedom and promoting them worldwide. The idea for this International Day...
National Potato Week will be held from April 17 to 26, 2026. Through various campaigns, food collective No Waste Army is attempting to save 500 million kilos of potatoes from ruin. Due to a combination of a record harvest, collapsed exports, and saturated...
Is Easter celebrated in the same way in Germany as it is here? Consider the public holidays and closed shops. On Easter Monday and Good Friday, you will find yourself facing closed doors. Visit a number of Easter events or the beautifully decorated...
Easter Sunday and Easter Monday will be celebrated this year on Sunday, April 5 and Monday, April 6, 2026. At Easter, Christians commemorate Jesus' resurrection from the dead, after he had died on the cross two days earlier. Easter falls annually between 22...
Konrad Hermann Joseph Adenauer (1876–1967) was a German politician of the CDU and a jurist. From 1949 to 1963, he was the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. Adenauer became famous for the Élysée Treaty. Do you have Konrad Adenauer in...
Willem van Oranje, the musical is a large-scale Dutch production that can be seen from February 2026 in the purpose-built Prinsentheater in Delft. The show tells the historical life story of William the Silent, his struggle against Spanish rule,...
The Cycling and Walking Fair at Jaarbeurs Utrecht is once again the meeting point for everyone with a passion for cycling and walking on February 13, 14, and 15. The event presents a complete program featuring destinations, routes, packages, lectures, outdoor gear, information markets, and testing opportunities....
In late 2025, Deutsche Post issued a stamp about 'stumbling stones' featuring the text: Nie wieder ist jetzt (Never again is now). And: Ein Stein; Ein Name; Ein Mensch (a stone; a name; a person). This will be a poignant...
In February 2026, the Holland Dance Festival reaches a special milestone: the 20th anniversary edition of the Holland Dance Festival marks a festive moment in the 40-year history of our leading dance festival. From February 4 to 21, 2026, The Hague will be...
The Wuppertaler Schwebebahn (suspension railway) is a suspended railway in the German city of Wuppertal, designed by engineer Eugen Langen. Operation began on March 1, 1901. The structure has been a monument since May 1997. The line is 13,3 kilometers long and...
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