Amsterdam artist Anaïs Lopez traveled to Japan eight times in seven years in obsessive search for a golden turtle

Haarlem residents sought for photo project

The 'Ik zie jou' photo project is seeking ten Haarlem residents to be paired with local newcomers for a series of interviews and portraits based on shared interests. These stories and photographs will be showcased in an outdoor exhibition in Haarlem's city center this September. Interested participants can apply through the Museum of Humanity website until June 21, 2026.

Bag of cobras found in water near Park Frankendael

Passers-by discovered a bag containing illegal cobra fireworks floating in the water near Park Frankendael in Amsterdam's Watergraafsmeer district on Tuesday morning. A specialist police team was dispatched to safely retrieve and remove the intact explosives. The identity of the individual who dumped the fireworks is currently unknown.

VPRO cuts 58 jobs due to budget cuts

The Dutch public broadcaster VPRO is cutting 58 jobs across its media, production, and support departments due to budget cuts. As part of a broader reorganization, 14 new positions will be created to offset some of the losses. Employees were officially informed of the changes on Monday.

Thijs Römer returns to the stage with show about conviction

Dutch actor Thijs Römer has returned to the stage with a new theater production reflecting on his recent years and legal conviction. His uncle, Paul Römer, shared the news during an appearance on the NPO Radio 1 program Spraakmakers on Monday.

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