GameStop is attempting to acquire the auction site eBay for 56 billion dollars, a move considered ambitious as eBay is four times larger than the gaming retailer. The company intends to transform eBay, which owns the Dutch platform Marktplaats, into a direct competitor for Amazon.
Police are searching for three suspects who defaced the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam with a red substance early Thursday morning. Cleaning crews have been working for hours to remove the paint before the National Remembrance ceremony begins later today.
The Dik Trom museum in Etersheim recently served as a designated stamp post and rest stop for hundreds of participants in the Hoornse cycling four-day event. Cyclists were able to visit the museum and its historical exhibits while taking a break during their journey last week.
Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem, the oldest liberation festival in the Netherlands, is preparing for its 2026 edition. The event has celebrated freedom through music since 1980 and will offer a diverse program for its upcoming celebration.
The North Holland Archive in Haarlem is hosting an exhibition titled 'Vrouwen in verzet' to honor nearly 1,700 women who participated in the Dutch resistance during World War II. The exhibit aims to provide recognition for their vital roles by sharing their names and personal stories with the public.
Journalist Sam van Opbergen discusses how digital algorithms and social media trends are increasingly shaping the music festival experience. The piece explores the impact of online behavior on how attendees interact with and document live events.