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The 100-year history of Hema is quintessentially Amsterdam

The 100-year history of Hema is quintessentially Amsterdam

The Dutch retail chain HEMA is celebrating its 100th anniversary since opening its first store in Amsterdam in 1926. The company, known for its household goods and the popular rookworst sandwich, has evolved over the century to serve a diverse range of customers.

Ruud sold this guitar ‘like an idiot’, 38 years later he has it back: ‘A miracle’

Ruud sold this guitar ‘like an idiot’, 38 years later he has it back: ‘A miracle’

Musician Ruud Houweling has been reunited with his first electric guitar after 38 years. Houweling had traded the instrument as a teenager, but he was recently able to recover it and described the event as a miracle.

At trendy Nara Nara, the kitchen is incredibly generous with flavors, though you taste a bit too little of Egypt (7.5)

At trendy Nara Nara, the kitchen is incredibly generous with flavors, though you taste a bit too little of Egypt (7.5)

Nara Nara is a trendy new restaurant in Amsterdam that impresses guests with its generous and flavorful menu. While the food is highly regarded, critics suggest that the kitchen could lean further into its Egyptian roots to provide a more authentic culinary experience.

Georgia (25) went viral after being filmed wearing 'spy glasses' – but is that even legal? 'I had no idea'

Georgia (25) went viral after being filmed wearing 'spy glasses' – but is that even legal? 'I had no idea'

A young woman was filmed without her consent in Amsterdam using smart glasses, sparking a debate about privacy and the legality of covert recording in public. The incident highlights the growing concerns surrounding wearable technology and the potential for unauthorized surveillance of individuals.

The Amsterdam of DJ Merel Helderman: ‘At fifteen, I used a fake ID to get into Awakenings at the Gashouder’

The Amsterdam of DJ Merel Helderman: ‘At fifteen, I used a fake ID to get into Awakenings at the Gashouder’

House DJ Merel Helderman will perform five sets during the upcoming Amsterdam Dance Event at venues including Radio Radio and Rijk van de Keizer. The 29-year-old artist also shared her personal local favorites, ranging from jazz cafes to quiet parks.