Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1536, Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch priest and philosopher (born 1466) passed away. In 1845, Henrik Wergeland, Norwegian linguist, poet, and playwright (born 1808) passed away. In 1855, Ned Hanlan, Canadian rower, academic, and businessman (died 1908) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1974, Sharon den Adel, Dutch singer-songwriter was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. In 2020, Wim Suurbier, Dutch football player (born 1945) passed away. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Free public transport for kids under 11 throughout the Netherlands from next year
From next year, children up to the age of 11 can travel by trams, buses, and metros free of charge throughout the Netherlands, the provinces and transport regions decided.
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Related coverage for "Free public transport for kids under 11 throughout the Netherlands from next year": NL Times — Groningen considers free public transport for low-income earners. DutchNews.nl — Children will travel for free on public transport from 2027. The Standard — Freedom Pass to remain for 1.2 million Londoners as review shelved