A rare 1947 first edition of Anne Frank's diary, Het Achterhuis, was discovered by a volunteer at a thrift store in Eemnes. The book, one of only 3,000 initially printed, is in good condition and will be auctioned in May to benefit local charities. Similar copies have previously fetched between 3,000 and 16,000 euros at auction.
Former Moldovan MP and businessman Vladimir Plahotniuc was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Wednesday for his role in a massive bank fraud scheme. He was found guilty of stealing over 850 million euros from the Moldovan banking sector alongside several accomplices.
On May 5, 2026, Haarlem will host communal freedom meals where residents and neighbors gather to dine and discuss the theme of freedom. These events aim to foster community connections and celebrate liberty through shared meals and conversation.
The 2019 wrestling film Fighting With My Family is being adapted into a stage musical, with producers aiming for a 2027 premiere. The project was confirmed to BBC News, though specific details regarding the cast and production locations have yet to be announced.
YouTuber RouandYT has expressed outrage after Dutch justice authorities linked his channel to a fatal double shooting that occurred in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. Investigators claim the 25-year-old suspect, Efe Y., received a phone call from the YouTuber shortly before the attack on two Syrian victims.
Actors Nandi van Beurden, Suzan Seegers, and Job Bovelander will star in the upcoming musical theater production 'Lang Leve Annie M.G.' next year. The performance serves as a musical tribute to the work and legacy of the celebrated Dutch author Annie M.G. Schmidt.