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Early birds watch sunrise atop A'dam Tower for its anniversary

Early birds gathered atop Amsterdam's A'dam Tower to celebrate its tenth anniversary with a sunrise view, silent disco, and rooftop activities. Originally built for Shell in 1966 and reopened as a multifunctional venue in 2016, the tower is hosting special events for locals through May 17. Co-owner Sander Groet marked the milestone by reflecting on the building's transformation and its success in attracting 800,000 annual visitors.

Review: Rapper Isaiah Rashad pours years of misery into a brutally honest, peerless album

Love Haarlem? Make it your job!

The Haarlem Initiatievenschool is offering a series of free training sessions and workshops throughout 2026 to help residents develop social and sustainable projects for the city. These sessions cover topics like sustainable financing, community building, and navigating local politics to support community-driven initiatives.

AI books from Dutch company sold online without any warning

The Dutch company Andries B.V. has been producing books using AI and selling them through online retailers without disclosing their origin. Following an investigation, these webshops have committed to informing customers in the future when a book is AI-generated.

Dutch prosecutors find Wilders tweet featuring women's faces not a crime

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has dismissed complaints against PVV leader Geert Wilders regarding an image he posted on X in August last year. The image compared a young blonde woman representing the PVV with an older woman in a headscarf representing the PvdA. Investigators concluded that the post was not a criminal offense and have dropped the case.