Toos & Henk - June 22

Happy wallet, happy you: 8 dinner spots under 20 euros in Amsterdam

This article highlights eight restaurants in Amsterdam where visitors can enjoy a meal for less than 20 euros. The list includes a diverse range of options, from French classics to traditional Dutch pubs, for those seeking affordable dining in the city.

While we sharpened our knives after a 0-0 draw against Iran, the Belgians saw the glass as half full

Netflix to make Sesame Street movie after securing rights

Netflix has acquired the rights to produce a film based on the popular children's program Sesame Street following a competitive bidding war between several studios. The streaming service secured the deal to adapt the long-running show, known in the Netherlands as Sesamstraat, into a feature-length project.

Special locations to offer WorldPride visitors help against violence or discrimination

Foundation RITA will establish several "Safer Spaces" across Amsterdam during WorldPride, which takes place from July 25 to August 8. These locations, including the Stedelijk Museum and the Nieuwe Kerk, provide visitors with a refuge to report discrimination or violence and receive support. The initiative follows a significant increase in reported anti-LGBTQ+ incidents during previous Pride celebrations in the city.

Protesters and 'serious threats' at theater where Thijs Römer is performing

Protesters gathered on Sunday evening at a theater where convicted actor Thijs Römer was performing his new stage production. Demonstrators held signs with slogans such as "Abuse is not a business model" to voice their opposition to his return to the spotlight.