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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attended a scaled-back World War II remembrance ceremony today as security was tightened amid Gaza protest fears.
The weather will be somewhat variable this weekend. There is a chance of showers on both Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees Celsius.Saturday will begin dry with some sun, but cloud coverage will increase during the day. It should remain dry in the north nearly the entire day, but in the southern half of the country there will be showers in the afternoon. There will also be some local thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging from 16 to 18 degrees.
Marktplaats, an online marketplace, has deleted many advertisements offering free tickets for the National Remembrance Day on the Dam Square on May 4 for a price. A spokesperson for the company confirmed this after a report from the AD.
Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema is “a bit nervous” for the National Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square on Saturday, she said on Nieuwsuur on Tuesday evening. This year, the city took extra security measures to prevent spontaneous protests or disruptions. People had to book a spot to attend the commemoration on Dam Square.
Those who want to attend the national Remembrance Day commemoration on Dam Square in Amsterdam on Saturday will have to register in advance, the National Committee 4 and 5 May announced. Attendees can make a free reservation on this site.