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160 Amsterdam Sinterklaas costumes lost in dry cleaner fire

160 Amsterdam Sinterklaas costumes lost in dry cleaner fire

A fire at a dry cleaner in July destroyed 164 handmade Sinterklaas costumes intended for use in Amsterdam. The Stichting Sinterklaas organization has successfully secured new replacements through donations and insurance, ensuring the upcoming arrival of Sinterklaas will proceed without issue.

Eva Crutzen is a Pippi Longstocking who keeps getting more terrible

Eva Crutzen is a Pippi Longstocking who keeps getting more terrible

Eva Crutzen provides a sharp and humorous take on Pippi Longstocking in the NTR television special Welkom bij 75 jaar Jeugd TV. The program celebrates decades of Dutch children's broadcasting by revisiting iconic characters and historical moments through a series of sketches.

Bente gains new fanbase thanks to Beste Zangers: 'More of a listening audience'

Bente gains new fanbase thanks to Beste Zangers: 'More of a listening audience'

Singer Bente Fokkens reports a major expansion of her fanbase following her participation in the TV program Beste Zangers last year. The artist is now releasing her latest album, DWARS, which features fourteen diverse tracks and reflects her growth in the Dutch music scene.

At Ajax, the beauty is currently found mostly on the scoreboard, but who cares?

At Ajax, the beauty is currently found mostly on the scoreboard, but who cares?

Ajax defeated AZ for the first time in five years at the Johan Cruijff Arena, securing the victory through a resilient performance rather than their usual attractive style of play. The result highlights a pragmatic approach for the team, as fans prioritize the scoreboard over aesthetic concerns.

How the North Sea Canal pulled the city out of a slump: "Otherwise it would all have gone to Rotterdam"

How the North Sea Canal pulled the city out of a slump: "Otherwise it would all have gone to Rotterdam"

The North Sea Canal, which opened 150 years ago, saved Amsterdam from a major economic decline by providing essential maritime access. The project revitalized the city's struggling port and transformed it into a modern industrial hub, preventing it from losing its economic relevance to other cities like Rotterdam.