Richard Groenendijk's insanely fun performance in musical Hairspray – and the message holds up

Tough German lesson for North Holland Curaçaoans

Curaçao's World Cup debut under coach Dick Advocaat ended in a 7-1 defeat against Germany. The squad featured several players from Dutch clubs such as FC Volendam and Telstar, as well as former Ajax player Riechedly Bazoer.

Peeking at the neighbors in Belgium: a flash in the pan and plenty of hunger. Something beautiful could happen.

The article encourages people in the Netherlands to engage with Belgian media, such as podcasts and VRT, to better understand their neighbors. It notes that the Dutch are currently too focused on their own affairs to pay attention to other World Cup participants like Belgium.

Stolen love lock artwork returned to creator after a year: ‘I am the happiest person in the world’

DEF leaps from Paradiso to Pinkpop: ‘By constantly adding more to that DEFsound I can win over more ears’

The artist DEF, winner of the 3FM Award for best newcomer, is transitioning from performing at Paradiso to the Pinkpop festival. Hailing from Hoorn, he aims to expand his audience by evolving his signature sound as a recognized 3FM Talent.

Last season for the Ome Piet ferry across the Ringvaart: ‘You have to quit while you’re at your peak’

The 'Ome Piet' ferry service on the Ringvaart, which connects Badhoevedorp to the Amsterdamse Bos, will cease operations after sixteen seasons. Owner Erik Hoogenboom announced that this year will be the final season, choosing to stop while the service is still safe and successful.