Benali brings Ali and Nino to the stage: ‘There is always a war going on somewhere, peace is a luxury’

Dutch want less complaining about housing, but own parking spots remain sacred

A majority of Dutch people support shortening legal objection procedures to accelerate housing construction, according to research by ASN Bank. However, many residents remain concerned about preserving their own parking spaces and views when new developments are planned.

Sculptures of ‘in-between people’ at Amsterdam's Krugerplein: An ode to the city’s connectors

Bistro Chez Chloé on the Overtoom serves French classics like sweetbreads and morels with a touch of modern daring

Mexican school year will not end early for World Cup after all

Mexico has decided not to end its school year early despite previous considerations to do so for the upcoming World Cup. The Ministry of Education had initially proposed starting summer holidays forty days sooner but has now abandoned the plan.

Manhunt after shooting just across Dutch border in Germany

A man was killed in a shooting in the German town of Wassenberg, near the Dutch border, on Monday evening. German police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrator using helicopters and other resources.