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Documentary captures the nightlife of our four-legged and winged neighbors: Amsterdam Wildlife by Night

Almost a kilometer of bunting: how the World Cup comes to life in the streets of IJmuiden

IJmuiden is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with nearly a kilometer of flags decorating its streets ahead of the tournament's start. The Dutch national team is scheduled to play its opening match aga...

Court sentences man to one year in prison for robbery of former racing driver Robert Doornbos

A 23-year-old man from Amsterdam was sentenced to one year in prison, with three months suspended, for the violent robbery of former racing driver Robert Doornbos. The incident occurred on March 18, 2...

Dutch national team heading to the United States for World Cup

The Dutch national football team departed from Schiphol Airport on a KLM flight to New York on Monday afternoon. The team is traveling to the United States for the World Cup, which begins next week in...

Alex Warren to release second album in August

Singer Alex Warren announced on Instagram that his second album, titled WILDCHILD, will be released on August 28. The 13-track project includes his recently released singles FEVER DREAM and FINE PLACE...

Holly Mae Brood stars in new Videoland series La Vida Barcelona

Actress Holly Mae Brood has been cast in the lead role of the new Videoland series titled "La Vida Barcelona." The streaming service announced on Thursday that filming for the production is currently ...

Disneyland Paris still hasn't recouped billion-euro investment after 34 years

Disney has not yet recouped its multi-billion euro investment in Disneyland Paris after 34 years of operation. An analysis by theme park journalists indicates that the resort still faces a deficit of ...

BOOS celebrates tenth anniversary with special evening at AFAS Live

The BNNVARA program BOOS will celebrate its tenth anniversary with a special event at AFAS Live in September. Hosted by Tim Hofman, the evening will feature retrospective clips, stories, and discussio...

Castricum artist collective CAKtwo gets permanent spot in Muiderslot moat

The Castricum artist collective CAKtwo has secured a permanent location for their artwork, "WATERJUFFER," in the moat of Muiderslot in Muiden. The collective, comprised of Marina Pronk, Berend Wijers,...

We’re back and it’s great! Watch Oranje on these 9 screens in Amsterdam

The football World Cup begins on June 14 with the Dutch national team's opening match against Japan. This article highlights nine venues in Amsterdam where supporters can watch the games on large scre...

Special Olympics coming to Haarlem

Haarlem will host the Special Olympics National Games from June 12 to 14, featuring over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities competing in 27 different sports. The event begins with a traditi...

De Adriaan Windmill out of scaffolding

Scaffolding has been removed from the Adriaan Windmill in Haarlem as painting and restoration work nears completion. While the mill's cap was waterproofed and woodwork repaired, a large rotten beam wa...

Nightlife culture subsidy for young people

The city of Haarlem has announced a €15,000 subsidy fund for 2026 to support creative night culture events aimed at youth under the age of 18. Organizers can apply for up to €2,500 per event for p...

Samen Haarlem Foundation and Spaarnediners win 2026 Participation Award

Stichting Samen Haarlem and Spaarnediners have been named the winners of the Haarlem Participation Prize 2026 for their impactful community initiatives. Stichting Samen Haarlem was recognized for its ...

Flowers and memorial at Circus Renz site in Beverwijk after death of Bernardo Renz (25): performances cancelled

A memorial has been established at the Circus Renz site in Beverwijk following the death of 25-year-old junior chef Bernardo Renz in a traffic accident in Germany. Consequently, all scheduled circus p...

Zara pulls Curaçao World Cup shirts after major blunder

Fashion retailer Zara has withdrawn its new World Cup-themed T-shirts from stores following a significant spelling error. The shirts incorrectly printed the name of the island as "Curaçau" instead of...

Presentation of book on Bloemendaal’s first minister this weekend

On Sunday, June 7, the book "Op een hellend vlak" will be presented at the Dorpskerk in Bloemendaal. The biography details the life of Johannes Lubberti, who served as the first minister of Bloemendaa...

'We're better artists than fifty years ago.' Legendary Rolling Thunder Revue revived without Bob Dylan, but with key figures Rob Stoner and Scarlet Rivera

Members of Bob Dylan's legendary Rolling Thunder Revue, including Rob Stoner and Scarlet Rivera, are touring the Netherlands fifty years after the original 1970s tour. While Dylan himself is not part ...

Megan Haakman embodies her idol Joni Mitchell again for Rolling Thunder Revue concerts: ‘Her songs have such a rich sound’

Megan Fleur Haakman, a 29-year-old singer from Enkhuizen, is reprising her Joni Mitchell tribute for the Rolling Thunder Revue concerts. She will perform alongside musicians who toured with the origin...

Maan and Goldband singer Karel Gerlach split: 'As good friends'

Dutch singer Maan de Steenwinkel and Goldband vocalist Karel Gerlach have ended their relationship after three and a half years. Their management confirmed the split, stating that the pair remain on g...

Jetten: Netherlands loses a unique voice in Lieke Marsman

Poet, writer, and philosopher Lieke Marsman passed away at the age of 35 on June 3 following a battle with a rare form of cancer. Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten honored her memory, stating ...

Writer Ragna (43) searched for her ancestors in Suriname and India: ‘Should we be grateful that they suffered? That feels very strange to me’

CIDI protests at Ye concert in GelreDome

The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) announced plans to protest American rapper Ye's upcoming concert at the GelreDome in Arnhem this Saturday. CIDI director Naomi Mestrum stated...

Hungarian prosecutors drop case against Budapest mayor over Pride

Hungarian prosecutors have dropped charges against the mayor of Budapest regarding his role in organizing a 2025 Pride march. The decision, announced on Thursday, ends the legal pursuit of the mayor f...

Polish poet Małgorzata Lebda writes poetic story of grief in a village where the scent of death lingers

It is a crying shame that American Tillie Olsen’s oeuvre remained so limited

Friction and tension on the French coast in the treacherous summer novel Three Weeks in August

Persepolis creator Marjane Satrapi dies at age 56

French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film Persepolis, has passed away at the age of 56 in France. Her death was confirmed by her family to the French news agency A...

'At the start of the evening people are hesitant; by the end we are dancing together' Participation awards for Spaarnediners and Stichting Samen

The Spaarnediners and Stichting Samen initiatives have been awarded the Participation Prizes for their work in fostering social connection through communal meals. The winners highlighted how shared di...

A place of honor for the legacy of Pieter Vermeulen: namesake nature museum opens next week in IJmuiden

The Pieter Vermeulen Museum will open its doors at a new location on Doorneberglaan in IJmuiden next Wednesday. This opening marks the conclusion of a years-long search for a suitable permanent home f...