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• Orphaned Bikes

  
  The Netherlands is the only country in the world where there are more bikes (18 million) than inhabitants (16....

• Weedpass

  
  May 1, 2012 is going to be the magic date when Dutch coffeeshops in the southern provinces of the Netherlands, including the six in Den Bosch, will ask their patrons for a weed pass before selling them pot or hash....

• Glory for Die Mannschaft

  
  This summer in Poland and Ukraine, sixteen countries will be deciding who can call themselves the best European footballers for the next four years....

• Gare du Nord

  
  Music brings people together from all over the world. The Netherlands has multiple musical traditions, varying from contemporary Dutch popular music (this style is sung in both Dutch and English) and more traditional Dutch music called Levenslied (songs about life)....

• Asylum Seekers & Bigots

  Since last year, asylum seekers in the Limburgish village of Tienray have received a fluorescent shirt to wear if they’re out in the streets at night....

• Bossche Koek: A Well-kept Secret

  
  Already five centuries ago, painter Jeroen Bosch had access to a rich cake locally known as Bossche Koek....

• Street talk (3) New kids

  The most popular Dutch feature film of the past year is New Kids Turbo. This action film is a long succession of bad manners by five antisocial, older loitering Brabant teenagers....

• Wear a Helmet!

  
  In many countries wearing a bicycle helmet is compulsory, but for many years the liberal Dutch have avoided this practical piece of safety gear like the plague....

• A pat on the back

  
  Local ’s-Hertogenbosch entrepreneurs have given the city council a pat on the back. Apparently they have heaped praise on the city for its responsible approach to traffic management and parking, communication and the ease with which it grants permits....

• Famous Bosschenaren Jeroen Bosch

  
  Hieronymus Bosch (October 1453 - August 1516) is the most famous ‘Bosschenaar’ (person from ‘s-Hertogenbosch) of all time....

• Beetle

  
  The Volkswagen Beetle is the most popular 'old timer' in the Netherlands. This German-produced car's popularity is probably due to the fact that for many Dutch it was their first private vehicle....

• Sports in ’s-Hertogenbosch

  
  ’s-Hertogenbosch is a true sports city. Whether you like rugby, basketball, ice hockey, or football, you'll find what you’re looking for here....

• KLM in Search of its Dutch Roots

  
  In order to refresh its image and to emphasise its Dutch roots, Royal Dutch Airlines KLM will start making more use of the colours white and orange next to their well-trusted blue....

• Den Bosch or 's-Hertogenbosch?

  
  Same city, different name...The city's official name is 's-Hertogenbosch but it is commonly referred to as Den Bosch....