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A small neighborhood Halloween celebration in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt has grown from a local gathering into a massive event attracting 1,200 children. The festivities, which began in 2021, now feature extensive decorations and community-wide trick-or-treating.

Jacky organizes Halloween for 1200 children: "Never expected it to become this popular"

Jacky organizes Halloween for 1200 children: "Never expected it to become this popular"

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, who was imprisoned in Russia, gives the Derk Sauer Lecture: watch the livestream here

Journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was imprisoned in Russia, gives the Derk Sauer Lecture: watch the livestream here

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.

World-famous TikTok grandma and food influencer Nonna Silvi (85) has died

World-famous TikTok grandma and food influencer Nonna Silvi (85) has died

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.

American holiday? Halloween is actually European: ‘We have a fascination with horror’

American holiday? Halloween is actually European: ‘We have a fascination with horror’

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.