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With the artwork Light Echo you travel through the tunnel to the rhythm of the city

Student Jaël (15): 'People only want to visit my neighborhood in Amsterdam Southeast now that it is being remade for white people'

Muna is now in the World Fashion Centre: 'When there was no thrift store nearby, you saw so much stuff ending up on the street'

A funeral gondola in Venice and a father wanting to return to De Pijp: ten books to look forward to this autumn

Here in Amsterdam you can eat oysters for less than 2.50 euros

Spanish and Argentine fans in Amsterdam prepare for World Cup final: ‘If there is one country that doesn't get rattled, it’s us’

Tens of thousands of Magic card game fans at the RAI: It is a bit nerdy

The international MagicCon festival is taking place this weekend at the RAI in Amsterdam, drawing approximately 20,000 Magic: The Gathering fans from around the world. The event features intense card ...

Weesp now has a Pride boat parade too: "I used to feel like the only gay in the village"

The town of Weesp celebrated its first Pride boat parade, featuring a small procession of boats to promote visibility and acceptance. Organizers from the Rainbow Weesp foundation held the event to ali...

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel

Matty Healy, the lead singer of The 1975, has married model Gabbriette Bechtel. Representatives for the couple confirmed the news following the circulation of wedding photos and videos on social media...

Madonna and Justin Bieber fight for a moment in eleven-minute World Cup show

The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will feature an eleven-minute musical performance by artists including Madonna and Shakira. This show is scheduled to interrupt the match for 25 minutes...

Doesn't that reek of arrogance? Not at all, says Gert Verhulst's self-confident son

Video | Bieber plays shirtless ping pong with Djokovic and shows off basketball skills

Ipswich Town targets Dutch double swoop in goal: Kjell Scherpen could return to Premier League

Ipswich Town is looking to sign two Dutch goalkeepers, Kayne van Oevelen from Volendam and Kjell Scherpen from Union St. Gillis. The Premier League club is actively pursuing both players during the cu...

Multiple people injured by large hailstones at Bad Bunny concert in Milan

Multiple people were injured by large hailstones during a Bad Bunny concert in Milan, Italy. Due to the severe hailstorm, the concert had to be cancelled.

Bronze cross stolen from Wally Tax's grave: 'This is simply grave desecration'

Mystery solved: this is why a 30-meter-high mast is floating in the IJ

A large 30-meter-high mast known as 'De Zenmast' located in the IJ river in Amsterdam has finally been explained to the public. The structure serves as an artistic installation rather than a functiona...

The greenhouse | Humans persist in thinking they are above nature

In his weekly column, climate reporter Jeroen Kraan argues that human interference with nature has become so pervasive that even the natural cycle of day and night is being threatened. He criticizes t...

Comedian Kirsten van Teijn expecting first child

Cabaret artist Kirsten van Teijn has confirmed she is expecting her first child. The baby is due in mid-October, and the 37-year-old performer expressed great happiness regarding the news.

Lead actor Jim Parsons was "not happy" during The Big Bang Theory

Actor Jim Parsons revealed in a recent podcast appearance that he felt unhappy during the height of his fame while starring as Sheldon Cooper in the sitcom The Big Bang Theory.

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested after 38 new charges

British-American influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami following the announcement of 38 new criminal charges against them by the British Public Prosecution Service. The new charge...

Pink banknotes and unity during Pride Haarlem: "Too special to spend"

The third edition of Pride Haarlem featured a large Pride March and community festivities centered around the theme of unity. A unique highlight of the event was the introduction of specially designed...

Reality series about Frans, Gerard and Wolter: we love watching folk singers

Dutch singers Frans Bauer, Gerard Joling, and Wolter Kroes are opening up their private lives to camera crews for new reality series. The show aims to connect with viewers by highlighting the ordinary...

Wonderwall climbs back to number 2 in UK charts after thirty years thanks to World Cup

The Oasis song 'Wonderwall' has reached number two on the British music charts, matching its original 1995 peak. The resurgence of the rock ballad is attributed to the ongoing influence of the World C...

Summer clothing is flying off the shelves: experts say these summer dresses are a must-have

As summer sales begin, fashion experts have identified seven key dress trends that are currently popular. Consumers are encouraged to take advantage of the discounted prices to update their wardrobes ...

Young Mona Keijzer was a tomboy, fearless and untamable: A very difficult teenager

This article explores the childhood and early personality of Mona Keijzer, describing her as a strong-willed, fearless girl from Volendam who defied traditional expectations. It traces her journey fro...

Moulin Rouge! set flooded by sprinklers, shows cancelled

The set of the Moulin Rouge! musical in Utrecht was damaged on Friday after the sprinkler system was accidentally activated. Due to the incident, upcoming performances of the show have been canceled, ...

Janine Abbring has no regrets over commercial that cost her Wintergasten role

Janine Abbring stated that she has no regrets about appearing in a commercial for an online bank, which previously cost her the opportunity to host the interview program Wintergasten. Although the sit...

Twenty years of nature conservation work goes up in flames after fire at Middenmeer sports park: ‘We will really have to start over’

Peter Jackson to direct first film in twelve years with new Tintin project

After a twelve-year hiatus from directing feature films, New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson is set to return to the director's chair. His upcoming project is expected to be the second installment in ...

Why the local fireworks shows are not happening, and why politicians knew it all along

Proposed local firework shows, intended to offer an alternative to a national fireworks ban in the Netherlands, are failing to materialize. Members of Parliament had previously warned that these local...