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The municipality of Arnhem has set up a fund to cancel the debt of fifty families in one of the city's poorest neighbourhoods so that they can make a carefree start on the road to a better, debt-free future. bit.ly/3Qs5pzQ

Saturday is King’s Day. Dig out something (anything!) orange to wear and enjoy the madness and mayhem of this very special day. The party's everywhere, not just in the big cities. Wherever you are tomorrow, have fun, take care and... Happy King’s Day! bit.ly/44iB6BG

Good news for travellers from Schiphol! The airport has installed a new, ultrafast security system that can scan a person’s body for prohibited items in just 3 seconds. Hopefully these new scanners will get us on our way not just faster, but also safer. bit.ly/3Uc4MM6

During Motel Mozaïque, that lasts until Saturday, you’ll discover new music, art and performances at beautiful and unexpected locations in Rotterdam. From film to theater, music to performance art, the festival is a true mosaic of styles and cultures! bit.ly/3xOTA05

Last Saturday, an NS conductor was violently assaulted while doing her job. Now all NS trains and public transport in at least 3 major cities will be suspended for 3 minutes this Saturday at 22.30 as a protest against aggression towards transport staff. bit.ly/3W7nZBf

The Rotterdam Marathon, which takes place this Sunday, is known as one of the world’s fastest with 3 world records set here. But what makes it extra special is the festival atmosphere along the route with thousands of spectators cheering the runners on. bit.ly/2Zh8T0S

Tenants in the 4 major Dutch cities are paying more than anywhere in Europe for apartments, studios and even rooms. Amsterdam tops the list but prices are rising in Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht, according to a report by rental platform HousingAnywhere. bit.ly/4cOqyhn

Tulp Festival Amsterdam is celebrating its 10th anniversary with floating tulips in the Vondelpark pond, a mini-exhibition in the Amsterdam Museum and tubs full of colourful our favourite flower all around the city. Info and locations: bit.ly/3fUmOQs

Happy Easter, Vrolijke Pasen! We lose an hour on Sunday because the clocks jump forward for summer time, but we get the day off Monday, which seems like a fair trade. We're back in the office on Tuesday. Enjoy the long weekend!

The outgoing Dutch cabinet is preparing to pump a billion euro into 'Project Beethoven' which will not only be a major boost for the Eindhoven region but will hopefully encourage tech companies such as chip maker ASML to stay. bit.ly/49dcZ7W

Join millions around the world tomorrow at 20:30 and turn off your lights for one hour. WWF’s Earth Hour is the largest campaign for nature on earth and is known for its iconic 'lights out’ moment where even global landmarks switch off for our planet. bit.ly/3VueVWK

Finland is once again the happiest country in the world according to the annual World Happiness Report. The Netherlands is sixth. The ranking in this UN-sponsored survey is based on the life satisfaction that residents themselves rate. bit.ly/3vmySUH

This Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day and on the Grote Markt in The Hague you'll find the largest celebration of this Irish holiday in Europe outside the Republic of Ireland. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh — Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all! More info: bit.ly/3yFZr5k

How can parents get children to eat enough fruit and veg? Researchers from Wageningen University are testing a method with the help of Miffy the rabbit. When a child eats fruit or veggies in a certain colour, a sticker in that colour is placed on a poster. bit.ly/3uZhCVv

Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day: a celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide and a symbolic date in the struggle for gender equality, respect and recognition. Happy Women’s Day!

Jumbo customers beware: the supermarket chain is immediately recalling some of its Easter stollen because the nuts in the bread have been found to contain high levels of extremely harmful compounds. You can return the stollen to any Jumbo store. bit.ly/3V10Qjh

It’s tax season again! This is a small reminder to return the questionnaire we emailed last month with your relevant tax documents by March 15. If you didn't receive an email from us but would like us to file your tax return, please get in touch.

Babboe, the leading manufacturer of popular cargo bikes in the Netherlands, has been ordered to recall around 10.000 bicycles because quality tests show that intensive use can cause hairline cracks in the frame making the bikes unsafe. bit.ly/49Rwa8o

It’s going to be a rainy weekend with occasional heavy showers forecast for Saturday, but there will also be sunshine and —who knows— maybe a rainbow to brighten up the day. Whatever you do, have a good weekend!

Kill, kill! Many of us will have wasted hours of sleep on a hot night due to the buzzing of a pesky mosquito that escapes everything we throw at it. Now scientists from Wageningen University have discovered why the little pests escape: they can air surf!  bit.ly/3uJXnuD