paroolNov 6, 2026, 11:27

In Arnon Grunberg's new novel, a great-nephew of Nazi leader Himmler struggles with his conscience: I doubt that guilt can be inherited

Arnon Grunberg explores the psychological burden of ancestry in his new novel, Himmler in New York, which follows a great-nephew of Nazi figure Heinrich Himmler. The story examines whether guilt can be inherited and how historical connections to a perpetrator impact the conscience of a descendant.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Pepper spray and fireworks at Don Toliver concert in Ziggo Dome, suspect handed over to police

A concert by rapper Don Toliver at the Ziggo Dome was disrupted when a flare was ignited and pepperspray was released into the crowd. Security personnel apprehended a suspect and transferred them to the police, while officials encouraged affected visitors to come forward.

Charles Loyen (1969-2026), director of De Trap, lived for his theatre school: ‘He spent his holidays painting the classrooms’

Charles Loyen, the 57-year-old director of the Amsterdam acting school De Trap, has died after leading the institution for fifteen years. He is remembered for his deep personal commitment to the school, having guided it through difficult times and maintaining its operations.

Three Brabant festivals must pay entertainment tax per visitor

The municipality of Meierijstad in the Netherlands is implementing an entertainment tax of 1.50 euros per visitor for three large festivals to offset costs related to infrastructure and public amenities. Although initial proposals suggested a higher fee, the final plan was reduced following discussions with organizers, with implementation delayed until 2028.

The message after the presentation of the new nutritional guidelines was simple: don't touch our meatballs

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre faced significant public backlash after updating its healthy eating guidelines to recommend lower meat and cheese consumption. The ensuing debate moved away from nutritional science and into political territory, with critics framing the advice as an unwanted intrusion into personal lifestyle choices.

Review: Draagkracht dance performance by Cheroney Pelupessy sheds light on quiet lives

Cheroney Pelupessy’s dance performance Draagkracht addresses the heavy burdens carried by women of color through the symbolic use of beams and traditional movement. The piece connects individual struggle with colonial history, ultimately creating a shared space of comfort and resilience between the performers and the audience.