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Second-hand bookstore in Kinkerbuurt faces closure due to steep rent hike

The second-hand bookstore Sterre der Zee in Amsterdam's Kinkerbuurt faces closure after the death of its owner and a proposed tripling of the rent by the landlord, Stadgenoot. A group of volunteers is campaigning to save the 35-year-old shop, arguing that the increased costs are unsustainable for a community-focused business. A petition to save the store has already garnered over 700 signatures as supporters fight to preserve the local cultural landmark.

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Trump wants to give speech instead of concert on US birthday

Donald Trump has announced plans to potentially replace the planned concert series for the 250th anniversary of the United States with an 'America is Back' rally at the National Mall in Washington. The proposal, shared on Truth Social, comes as Trump expressed frustration with the controversy surrounding the original event schedule.

Maarten Wolterink's cartoons appear in Le Monde and The Washington Post: 'I am a cartoonist for lack of any other talent'

Cartoonist Maarten Wolterink, whose illustrations have appeared in prestigious international publications like Le Monde and The Washington Post, will host a workshop at de Koepel during the Haarlem Comic Days this Sunday. The 62-year-old artist, who also contributes to local newspapers, aims to simplify complex issues through his drawings.

The 5 of… pianist Sam Nieuwenhuijs. ‘Jazz is daring to let something emerge in the moment’

Haarlem-based jazz pianist Sam Nieuwenhuijs is scheduled to perform at Sociëteit Vereeniging this Sunday following the release of his quartet's album 'Homebound.' In addition to his jazz career, Nieuwenhuijs contributes to major music theater productions and will lead the musical direction for the upcoming Dutch version of 'Next to Normal' this autumn.

90-year-old Nelly makes a painting every week: "This one is going to America"

Ninety-year-old Nelly Quakernaat has rediscovered her passion for painting while living at the De Makroon nursing home in Amsterdam, completing over 200 works in the last two years. Her paintings were recently featured in the Open Ateliers Jordaan event, with sales proceeds benefiting the Poezenboot cat sanctuary.

Coanita’s (64) daughter has MS: ‘She can still walk and cycle, but lifting her 3-year-old daughter isn't possible’

Ahead of World MS Day on May 30, Coanita Vredeveld shares the story of her 28-year-old daughter, Tessa, who lives with multiple sclerosis. Although Tessa remains mobile enough to walk and cycle, the condition prevents her from lifting her three-year-old daughter.