More municipalities are now coming out in favor of a national ban on lighting fireworks. An ANP survey of approximately 200 of the 342 Dutch municipalities, over 50 expressed support for a ban, up from 30. Most municipalities were neutral on the issue, preferring to leave the decision to national politicians, and saying that they will adhere to that decision.
Netherlands residents from outside Europe relatively often live in the Randstad - immigrants often in the city, and the second generation who were born in the Netherlands most often just outside the big cities. Most immigrants of European origin live in the border regions in the south of the Netherlands, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reported on Wednesday.
A small village in the Netherlands has honoured five airmen of World War II, including two New Zealanders who lost their lives when their bomber was attacked on only its second operational flight.
More than half of the 13.3 million eligible voters (54 percent) are 50 years old or older. Relatively speaking, the municipalities of Bergen and Laren in Noord-Holland are home to the most eligible voters over 50 (both almost 70 percent), reported Statistics Netherlands based on provisional population figures from October 1 this year.
A small village in the Netherlands has honoured five airmen of the Second World War, including two New Zealanders who lost their lives when their bomber was attacked on only its second operational flight. <img src='https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2311/470dd4cbaf0fa3c96628.jpeg' .