On Thursday 17 September 2026, King Willem-Alexander will reopen Kasteel Huis Bergh in 's-Heerenberg after a nearly three-year restoration, striking a commemorative coin with a historic screw press to mark the occasion. Two days later, on 19 September, the castle fully reopens to the public. For the Netherlands' largest water castle, with almost 900 years of history, it is the start of a new chapter.
Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom project, particularly "The Line," presents a vision of a hyper-modern, linear city unlike anything ever conceived. Stretching an astounding 170 kilometers, this mirrored glass megastructure promises a revolution in urban living, aiming to eliminate cars, roads, and carbon emissions. However, a closer architectural analysis reveals that beneath its sleek, futuristic facade, "The Line" might be less of a utopian marvel and more of a meticulously designed trap, facing fundamental challenges that could lead to its ultimate failure.