Vegan businesses in London and Amsterdam face headwinds: 'If I were to open a plant-based place now, I wouldn't make it so obvious'

Ajax signs defender Torrents (19) from FC Barcelona

Ajax has signed 19-year-old Spanish defender Jofre Torrents from FC Barcelona on a four-year contract. Technical director Jordi Cruijff praised Torrents' development and noted that the player chose the club despite interest from other teams.

From a Nokia to a Delft blue teacup: The Vindplaats at the Allard Pierson gathers Amsterdam's archaeological finds

Hartjesdag on the Zeedijk: "This is the best party"

Hartjesdag, a historic celebration known as the 'carnival of Amsterdam,' returned to the Zeedijk for the 28th time on the third Monday of August. Participants dressed in cross-gender attire to celebrate inclusivity and self-expression in a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages.

Volt leader Laurens Dassen to marry his girlfriend Britte

Volt party leader Laurens Dassen has announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Britte. He proposed to her during their recent vacation in Tuscany.

Wiebke van der Scheer's (62) window display drew so much attention she turned her home into a gallery: 'Customers sit at my kitchen table'