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Video | Keanu Reeves dances exuberantly on balcony during Peter Hook performance
Keanu Reeves was filmed dancing enthusiastically at a Peter Hook concert during his visit to the city. The actor was in town to perform a show with his band, Dogstar, on Tuesday.
Amsterdamse Hap: enjoy a rotating daily special for 15 euros at Café Kosmos
Café Kosmos in Amsterdam’s Staatsliedenbuurt offers a rotating daily special for 15 euros, aiming to make dining out accessible to everyone in the community. The cafe, which has operated for three ...
Court: text messages confirm Efe Y. admitted to shooting two Syrian teenagers
Text messages retrieved from Efe Y.'s phone confirm he admitted to a friend that he shot and killed two Syrian teenagers on New Year's Day. The fatal incident took place at the Piet Wiedijkpark in Ams...
Joke with slur about Victoria Beckham cut from BBC show after complaints
The BBC has removed a joke from an episode of Have I Got News for You following complaints that it was unnecessarily offensive toward Victoria Beckham. The network concluded that the remark, made by h...
Suspect in shooting of Syrian teenagers still remaining silent
The suspect accused of killing two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam on New Year's Day continues to exercise his right to remain silent, complicating the ongoing investigation. The court has ordered the 2...
Signs of arson at Amsteldijk villa, property was nearing completion
Police are investigating potential arson after a major fire severely damaged a villa on the Amsteldijk Noord in Amstelveen. The property was scheduled for completion and handover to new owners in the ...
Will PRO choose influence or ideals in Brussels? Merger party must show its colors in Europe
The Dutch political party PRO is deciding whether to join the European Greens or the Party of European Socialists to meet new European regulations. Party leadership prefers the social democrats for th...
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These were this week's best-selling books at Scheltema
In ‘The Song of Rosa’, the hopeless medieval life sometimes takes your breath away
Het lied van Rosa is the eighth novel written by Gerwin van der Werf, who is also the author of the 2025 Boekenweekgeschenk. The book features a narrative structure that alternates between the present...
‘The Eye of El Molusco’ is an un-Dutch book, and not only because it is set in Barcelona
Emmelien Kramer's novel, The Eye of El Molusco, is characterized as an un-Dutch work due to its exuberant language and elements of magical realism. The book draws significant inspiration from the Lati...
‘Pavlova’ review: Who would have thought provocateur Brian Sewell could write so tenderly?
The late, often abrasive British art critic Brian Sewell surprised critics with his final book, Pavlova, which recounts the story of an art historian smuggling an rescued donkey from Pakistan to Londo...
For her new novel De Zevende, Wanda Bommer (56) reread her entire body of work: ‘It was an escape room-like experience’
Dutch author Wanda Bommer has released her latest novel, titled De Zevende, which explores complex themes such as the intersection of reality and fiction. The 56-year-old writer describes the creative...
Rob Kemps finds it difficult not seeing his children every week: 'Really struggles with it'
Rob Kemps has spoken openly about the difficulty of adjusting to a co-parenting arrangement following his separation from his former partner in 2023. The artist finds the weekly transition days partic...
MEROL, Roze Filmdagen and documentary F*CK DRUGS win Winq Awards
The Winq Awards ceremony in Amsterdam honored several notable figures and organizations for their contributions to the LGBTQIA+ community, including singer MEROL, the documentary F*CK DRUGS, and the f...
Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder arrested at protest against Netanyahu
Actresses Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were arrested during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu near the United Nations headquarters in New York. The demonstration, orga...
Gas prices hit record high due to Middle East tensions
Gasoline and diesel prices have reached record highs due to supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and damage ...
Måneskin singer Damiano David marries singer Dove Cameron
Måneskin lead singer Damiano David and actress-singer Dove Cameron have married after getting engaged earlier this year. The couple, who have been together since 2023, were captured in photographs we...
Average recommended petrol price rises to new record
The average recommended price for gasoline in the Netherlands has climbed to a record high of 2.727 euros per liter. This increase is driven by geopolitical instability in the Middle East and concerns...
Hackers shutting down our power? Not far-fetched at all, according to professor: It is relatively simple
Professor Anja Shortland warns that hackers, particularly those operating from countries like Russia, pose a significant threat to the national power grid. She cautions that it is relatively easy for ...