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Ukrainian teachers teach between air raid sirens in ‘Timestamp’: ‘Cried a lot during editing’

The documentary *Timestamp*, directed by Kateryna Gornostai, depicts the daily lives of Ukrainian teachers and students maintaining education amidst the ongoing Russian invasion. Filmed between 2023 and 2024, the movie captures the reality of air raid sirens, bomb shelters, and emergency medical training as educators work to provide a sense of normalcy for their pupils. The film, which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, highlights both the profound emotional toll of the conflict and the resilience of a generation growing up during the war.

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Ukraine must not become a forgotten war

The war in Ukraine is increasingly becoming a 'forgotten war' as media and political attention shifts toward conflicts in the Middle East. Many leaders are now focusing more on figures like Trump and Netanyahu rather than the ongoing struggle between Putin and Zelensky.

Bussum man re-arrested in 2011 Hilversum murder case

Police have arrested a 61-year-old man from Bussum on Tuesday in connection with the 2011 murder of Pablo Hermeler in Hilversum. This marks a new development in the long-running investigation into the cold case.

Rob Acda Award winner Eskalatie opens Bevrijdingspop; ‘No one is truly free until everyone is free’

The twelve-member musical group Eskalatie won the Rob Acda Award, Haarlem's most significant pop prize, in mid-March. As winners, the band will open the Bevrijdingspop festival on May 5, followed by the release of their debut album.

Peregrine falcon chicks in Rijksmuseum bell tower after years

Two peregrine falcon chicks hatched in the clock tower of Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum on Friday, marking the first successful birth at the site since 2022. The species, which was once nearly extinct in the Netherlands, will be ringed and monitored by specialists in three weeks before the birds eventually fledge.

These foosball pros gave Amsterdammers a hard time at the flea market

During the King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam's Watergraafsmeer district, professional table football players challenged visitors at the local free market. The annual event featured various musical acts and performances on multiple stages alongside the competitive table football matches.