Review: Understandable why this old-fashioned epistolary novel by Virginia Andrews became a bestseller

Professor Anniek de Ruijter (44) becomes rector of the UvA

Dutch fans celebrate in a still-dry Kansas City

Dutch football fans gathered in Kansas City to celebrate ahead of the national team's final World Cup group match against Tunisia. The event featured performances by artists such as FeestDJRuud and Yves Berendse starting at 9:30 AM local time.

Water guns and rest breaks during sweltering Nieuw-Vennep Festival Week: ‘Teams want to win, but safety first’

The annual festival week in Nieuw-Vennep is continuing despite a code orange heat warning, with organizers implementing extra rest breaks and shorter event segments to ensure participant safety. Attendees are also taking precautions against the extreme heat by bringing water, sunscreen, and protective clothing to the festivities.

Katia Garcia first woman to referee a Dutch national team World Cup match: ‘She is calm, but fierce when necessary’

Katia Garcia will become the first female referee in World Cup history to officiate a match involving the Dutch national team. The 33-year-old official is scheduled to lead the game taking place early Friday morning.

Stephen Cheney organizes stage for pop bands with Haarlem Shakes!: ‘First time some get paid for performing’

Stephen Cheney has launched "Haarlem Shakes!" to provide a new performance platform for pop bands in Haarlem, addressing the decline of local venues for non-professional musicians. The initiative aims to support local talent and will provide some artists with their first paid performance opportunities.