King's Day 2024

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The moment a car driven by Abdüssamed E. crashed into a group of people towards the end of King's Day on Prinsengracht in Amsterdam. 27 April 2024
Crime
Man faces community service for driving into King's Day partiers on Amsterdam canal
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A police officer at a crime scene in 2020
Crime
Police arrest Tilburg man suspected of raping woman in random King’s Night attack
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Crime
Police investigating rape of woman in Tilburg alley during King's Night
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People celebrate King's Day on Hogeweg in Amsterdam-Oost. 27 April 2024
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Mostly peaceful King's Day in nearly all Dutch municipalities, with some incidents
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King Willem-Alexander, September 2023
Politics
Republicans to demand reduced salary and benefits for the king during protest
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An Extinction Rebellion activist laying down on the A10 in Amsterdam while wearing an orange vest over a lion costume on King's Day. The protestor was behind a sign stating, "Protect climate activists, they are protecting life". 27 April 2024
Business
Amsterdam climate protest blocks A10 highway; Pro-Palestinian group blocks central road
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Left to right: Crown princess Amalia, King Willem-Alexander, and Queen Maxima greet a gathered crowd during a visit to Aruba, 30 January 2023
Politics
Approval ratings mostly unchanged for King Willem-Alexander, Máxima & Amalia
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, joined by Princesses Ariane, Amalia and Alexia during the King's Day visit to Emmen, Drenthe. 27 April 2024
PoliticsCultureEntertainment
King's Day: Willem-Alexander, Máxima and princesses arrive in Emmen
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Extinction Rebellion protesters on the A10 motorway in Amsterdam, December 30 2023
CrimePolitics
Amsterdam police chief criticizes planned Extinction Rebellion roadblock on King's Day
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Café De Blaffende Vis prior to King's Day. The Netherlands celebrates Willem-Alexander's birthday on King's Day.
Weird
King depicted as Eurovision singer Joost Klein on facade of famed Amsterdam café
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King's Night free market in Utrecht
TechNature
Chilly & mostly dry King's Night ahead of a warm King's Day; Chance of showers tomorrow
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Trains at Rotterdam Central Station
Business
NS running more and longer trains on King's Day
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A lightning strike over the North Sea as Storm Louis approaches west of Rotterdam. 22 Feb. 2024
TechNature
Wind gusts up to 90 km/h to hit the Netherlands on Monday with cool weather likely
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King's Day 2024 in Emmen
PoliticsCultureEntertainment
Hosting King's Day will cost Emmen at least €800,000 more than budgeted
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King's Day 2024 in Emmen
CultureEntertainment
Emmen presents theme for King's Day 2024: Space, energy, pride