May 4 and 5, 2025: Remembrance and celebration at NOS

On Sunday 4 May, the Netherlands will commemorate the victims of the Second World War, the colonial war in Indonesia and subsequent war situations and peace operations. Monday 5 May will be dedicated to celebrating freedom. Many events can be followed via the NOS. Below is an overview. The National Remembrance begins in the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam with the 4 May lecture. This will be given by former presenter Philip Freriks of, among others, th…