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Discover Spaarnwoude Park to highlight green buffer: 'We want to show people that Spaarnwoude is more than just Snowworld and festivals'

Businesses in Spaarnwoude Park are organizing a discovery day on April 19 and a new culinary event in October to showcase the area's diverse recreational offerings. The initiative aims to inform the p...

FT: BBC to cut 2,000 jobs, about 10 percent of total

The BBC plans to cut approximately 2,000 jobs, representing about 10 percent of its total workforce, according to a report by the Financial Times. This move follows an earlier announcement regarding s...

Australian police investigate alleged sexual abuse by Katy Perry

Australian police are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving American singer Katy Perry. The investigation follows a statement from actress Ruby Rose, who claims Perry assaulted her ...

Video | Belgian hit series Dood Spoor starring Elise Schaap to be shown in the Netherlands

Sharp increase in discrimination reports in North Holland

The number of discrimination complaints in the province of North Holland rose significantly in 2025, reaching 2,070 compared to 1,332 in 2024. Data from the national discrimination monitor shows that ...

King's Day 2026: here are the flea markets

King's Day 2026 in Haarlem will feature flea markets across several designated locations, including Marsmanplein and the city center, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on April 27. Participants are restricted t...

Haroon Ali doesn't want to see children on social media

Haroon Ali expresses concern regarding the common practice of parents sharing photos of their children on social media. He questions the voluntary sacrifice of children's privacy given the known risks...

Hila Noorzai's Taliban documentary back on air after interviewee's arrest

The documentary 'Hila voorbij de Taliban' by Hila Noorzai is once again available on the Dutch streaming service NPO Start. It was previously taken offline after a woman interviewed in the series was ...

Joris Linssen to go freelance after 30 years at KRO-NCRV

Presenter Joris Linssen is ending his thirty-year permanent employment with Dutch broadcaster KRO-NCRV on May 1. He announced on Instagram that he will continue his career as a freelancer.

'We might just win,' says stadium announcer before start of Telstar match

Three new books are being released to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the Dutch football club Telstar. The works by authors Milo Lambers, Willem Vissers, and Erwin van de Pol explore the club's hi...

Adam Driver and Cate Blanchett are goody-goodies in Father Mother Sister Brother

Director David Verbeek on The Wolf, the Fox and the Leopard: The wolf girl must devour the narrator

NCAB: Antisemitism figures show a worrying picture once again

The Dutch National Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism reported that police registered 867 antisemitic incidents in 2025, a figure nearly identical to the previous year's 880 cases. Eddo Verdoner d...

More discrimination reports last year, many involving Wilders

Reports of discrimination in the Netherlands increased last year, with many complaints linked to a social media post by PVV leader Geert Wilders. A study detailing these findings was presented to Inte...

Simone Kleinsma in musical with songs by Paul de Leeuw

Simone Kleinsma is developing a new musical centered around the songs of Paul de Leeuw. The story follows three generations of women—a grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter—who all move in toge...

Inspectorate sounds alarm: literacy and numeracy levels in secondary schools continue to decline

The Dutch Education Inspectorate reports a continuing decline in language and math proficiency among secondary school students. Conversely, primary school performance has stabilized and returned to le...

Father and son organize Haarlem Oktoberfest: bratwurst, lederhosen and beer tables at the Veerplas

Father Eelco and son Marvin Visser are organizing Haarlem's own Oktoberfest, scheduled for Saturday, September 19th at the Veerplas. The event will feature traditional elements such as beer, bratwurst...

Last open stage of the season at Geesterhage cultural center in Castricum cancelled

The final open podium event of the season at the Geesterhage cultural center in Castricum, scheduled for May 3, has been cancelled. This follows a previous cancellation of the event that occurred in S...

Video | Marco Borsato on music comeback: 'Instrument hasn't been used for years'

Cate Blanchett to play convicted TV chef and businesswoman Martha Stewart in film

Cate Blanchett is set to portray Martha Stewart in an upcoming biographical film titled "Good Thing." The movie will explore the life of the famous television chef and businesswoman, including her tim...

Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Leo Woodall in new Lord of the Rings film

Jamie Dornan has been cast in a leading role for the upcoming addition to the "The Lord of the Rings" film franchise. He will star alongside Kate Winslet and Leo Woodall, according to a report from Th...

Domestique Servais Knaven saves Domo-Farm Frites' spring at Paris-Roubaix

This article commemorates the surprising 2001 Paris-Roubaix victory of Dutch cyclist Servais Knaven. Riding for the Domo-Farm Frites team, Knaven's historic win is celebrated as a key moment that defi...

Amsterdam Newspaper April: Commemoration and Celebration

The April edition of the Amsterdam newspaper highlights upcoming local events, including King's Day and the commemorations on May 4 and 5. It also covers city-specific topics such as the removal of bi...

Bradley Cooper working on new Ocean's film

Actor and director Bradley Cooper is developing a new installment in the Ocean's film franchise. He is set to write, direct, and star in the upcoming production.

Nicole Kidman wants to support dying people after her mother's loneliness

Actress Nicole Kidman has expressed a desire to become an end-of-life companion to support people in their final days. She was inspired by the loneliness her mother experienced before passing away in ...

The Dutch royals were lucky at the White House dinner: Melania was there

Actor Dustin Hoffman (88) writing a book about his life

Actor Dustin Hoffman is set to release his memoir, titled "Look at Me," on November 10. The 88-year-old's upcoming book will chronicle his life and career, according to People Magazine.

Machiavelli Prize for Sinterklaasjournaal is posthumous recognition for Dieuwertje Blok

Presenter Merel Westrik accepted the 2025 Machiavelliprijs on behalf of the television program Het Sinterklaasjournaal on Tuesday evening. The award, granted by the Machiavelli Foundation for excellen...

Standing ovation for Gisèle Pelicot in Amsterdam: ‘I am here to give others strength’

Royal Ballet attributes rising ticket sales to Timothée Chalamet’s jibe

The Royal Ballet and Opera in London reported an increase in ticket sales following a negative remark about the art forms made by actor Timothée Chalamet. Director Alex Beard thanked the actor in an ...