This article explores the rich jazz history of Amsterdam's Vijzelstraat, which served as a central hub for the genre during the 1930s. Historians and musicians reflect on the international artists and diverse subcultures that defined the era while noting the challenges posed by the city's conservative policies at the time.
The iconic 350-year-old Atlas statue is returning to the Royal Palace on the Dam in Amsterdam after an eighteen-month restoration project. The torso and lower sections were reinstalled on Wednesday, with the famous bronze celestial sphere scheduled to be replaced this Friday to complete the sculpture.
Twenty-three-year-old Roel Koopman shares his passion for his job as a portable toilet cleaner while working at locations like the Stopera and Vondelpark in Amsterdam. Following in his father's footsteps, Koopman considers the busy cleanup day after King's Day to be the highlight of his year.
Traffic congestion is occurring in Velsen-Zuid due to work being carried out on the traffic light installation at the intersection of Amsterdamseweg and Rijksweg. The replacement project is currently causing delays for motorists in the area.
Dutch dart player Wessel Nijman secured his fourth Players Championship title of the year on Tuesday. He defeated fellow countryman Jermaine Wattimena with a score of 8-5 in the final.
Software supplier ChipSoft has confirmed that patient data stolen during a recent cyberattack has been destroyed and was never published online. The company shared this update in an official statement on its website following the security breach.