Sin Wai Kin in Frans Hals Museum: the alien-looking newsreader suddenly has a Mona Lisa smile

Guus Meeuwis to perform at Rotterdam Ahoy next year

Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis has announced a concert scheduled for April 3 next year at Rotterdam Ahoy. The Brabant artist shared the news via social media regarding the upcoming spring performance.

Jan ‘The Bartender’ forced to close night bar De Biecht: ‘I imagined the end differently’

LAKS calls for new exam system after wave of complaints: petition to abolish 5.5 rule goes to Parliament

The Dutch student interest group LAKS is calling for a reform of the national examination system following years of complaints about the current structure. The organization is submitting a petition to the House of Representatives to abolish the mandatory 5.5 average rule and allow for more flexibility in when students take their exams.

Martial arts pioneers honored 50 years after first kickboxing gala at Jaap Edenhal

Five martial arts pioneers were honored at Amsterdam's Jaap Edenhal to mark the 50th anniversary of the city's first kickboxing gala. The awards, presented by Alderman Alexander Scholtes, celebrate the sport's long history and its evolving relationship with the municipal government.

Heemskerk harness racing fees to rise in 2027: ‘Everything is getting more expensive and we also have to pay for traffic controllers’

The Harddraverijvereniging Heemskerk will increase entrance fees and membership contributions starting in 2027 due to rising operational costs. While sponsors previously helped absorb these expenses, the association can no longer cover costs such as traffic controllers without raising prices for visitors.