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'As a victim, you are left with your trauma even after the bruises fade', Edam photographer Leen Fleuriot raises awareness for violence against women

'As a victim, you are left with your trauma even after the bruises fade', Edam photographer Leen Fleuriot raises awareness for violence against women

Edam-based photographer Leen Fleuriot is using analog photography to raise awareness about the lasting trauma of violence against women. Her project aims to highlight the psychological impact on victims through a non-sensationalist visual approach.

Celine Cairo: ‘I worked hard for it, but I can make a living from my music’

Celine Cairo: ‘I worked hard for it, but I can make a living from my music’

Singer-songwriter Celine Cairo discusses her career as an independent artist, noting that she has successfully avoided record labels to retain her earnings. Known for her hit 'Hibernate,' the 35-year-old musician currently lives in Zaanstad and supports herself entirely through her music.

Wietske and Ben form a band, but also work in construction and journalism: 'Musicians should take a stand against low rates'

Wietske and Ben form a band, but also work in construction and journalism: 'Musicians should take a stand against low rates'

Members of the band Jacht, who reside in Amsterdam and Haarlem, discuss the financial challenges of balancing their music careers with professional work in construction and journalism. They argue that musicians should unite to demand higher pay as industry rates remain unsustainably low.

Harry Styles fans volunteer in exchange for tickets

Harry Styles fans volunteer in exchange for tickets

Approximately 200 Harry Styles fans are volunteering for the Salvation Army in Amsterdam in exchange for tickets to the singer's upcoming record-breaking concert series at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Through a British social initiative, volunteers are assisting with community meals and activities to give back to the city where the performances take place.

What’s wrong? ‘After a long and caring life, we have had to say goodbye to...’

What’s wrong? ‘After a long and caring life, we have had to say goodbye to...’

A reader has pointed out a common grammatical error in Dutch funeral notices where the phrasing incorrectly attributes a long life to the survivors instead of the deceased. This mistake often occurs due to the desire for brevity on mourning cards, though experts acknowledge it is a sensitive subject to correct during times of grief.