These are very important days for a number of cities in the Netherlands, which, alongside Italy, will be selecting the European Capital of Culture in 2033. Yesterday, DutchCulture announced that the call for applications will be published on 16 November, setting out the timetable and procedures for cities wishing to take part in the competition. Also yesterday, as we reported, the city of Nijmegen formally announced its intention to put itself forward as a candidate.