A four-part Dutch documentary series about football legend Johan Cruijff has been nominated for the best documentary series award at the upcoming Canneseries festival. The production will compete for the Canneseries Palm when the festival takes place next month in France.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
American expatriate Jacky has organized a successful Halloween trick-or-treat event in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam for the past six years. The celebration has expanded significantly, now hosting over 1200 participating children who visit registered homes to collect candy.
Journalist Evan Gershkovich will deliver the first Derk Sauer Lecture at the debate center De Balie in Amsterdam to discuss press freedom and his time imprisoned in Russia. The annual event honors the late Derk Sauer, a prominent journalist and former mentor to Gershkovich.
Popular 85-year-old food influencer Nonna Silvi, known as the TikTok-oma, has died after a short illness. She gained millions of followers online for her traditional Tuscan cooking videos and was well-known in the Netherlands for her partnership with the supermarket chain Albert Heijn.
Although often considered an American tradition, Halloween originated from European religious customs before being transformed by American influence. The holiday has become increasingly popular in the Netherlands, serving as a tool for community connection in neighborhoods and through organized public events.
The annual PAN art and design fair opens tomorrow in Amsterdam, showcasing a mix of classical works like a rare Jan Steen painting and unique sports memorabilia. Among the highlights is the jersey worn by Marco van Basten during the 1988 European Championship final, which is being presented as a significant cultural artifact.
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