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Erben Wennemars recently suffered a stroke: 'We were terribly shocked'

Former Dutch speed skater Erben Wennemars recently suffered a stroke, as reported by his wife Renate in a column for de Stentor. The incident occurred suddenly and resulted in a speech impairment, cau...

Koos Breukel photographs theater makers Charlie Smeets, Joelina Spiess and David Knap

'Director of Atmosphere' Ruud Gullit a magnet for KLM Open: 'He eats, dreams and breathes golf'

Ruud Gullit is collaborating with Daan Slooter as an ambassador for the KLM Open golf tournament to foster a festive atmosphere. The event aims to promote Dutch pride and support both local golfers an...

2026 World Cup: View the full schedule, Dutch national team in action for the first time in 11 days

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin in 11 days, hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The tournament schedule has been released, highlighting the Dutch national team's pursuit of ...

Police officers affected by police violence videos: 'His face is going around the world'

Police officers in the Netherlands are facing increased scrutiny and emotional pressure due to social media videos that capture and amplify incidents of potential violence. A recent viral video of an ...

A$AP Rocky on home shooting: 'Took away peace and happiness'

American rapper A$AP Rocky has commented for the first time on a shooting incident that took place at his Beverly Hills home in March. He stated that the event significantly disrupted his sense of pea...

Only 16 people on Terschelling have picking rights: only they may harvest cranberries

Gerard Joling announces final major solo concerts: 'Giving it my all one last time'

Dutch singer Gerard Joling has announced his final major solo concerts, titled 'Only Joling - The Final Countdown,' scheduled for February 19 and 20, 2027. The performances will take place at Rotterda...

Singer Peabo Bryson, known for Disney classics, dies at 75

American singer Peabo Bryson, renowned for Disney hits such as 'A Whole New World' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' has died at age 75. He passed away on Tuesday after being hospitalized following a stroke...

Paul de Prenter (19) went from Verstappen fan in the stands to racing Porsche Supercup at his home circuit

Nineteen-year-old racing driver Paul de Prenter from Haarlem has secured a wildcard to compete in the Porsche Supercup during the Formula 1 weekend at Zandvoort this August. Five years after attending...

Director Martin Scorsese joins AI company as advisor

Renowned film director Martin Scorsese has joined the AI startup Black Forest Labs as an advisor. He aims to use artificial intelligence to explore new creative frontiers and enhance audience experien...

Toos & Henk - June 3

Cartoonist Paul Kusters creates the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk,' which appears from Monday to Saturday. The series provides his unique perspective on current events.

90 cents for five ice cubes in a plastic cup: TikTok trend hits Dutch supermarkets

Dutch supermarkets Albert Heijn and Jumbo have started selling plastic cups with ice cubes to follow a popular TikTok trend among young consumers. While the product is intended for on-the-go convenien...

Ouafae Karimi (50) founded a clinic for elderly people with a migrant background: ‘I want them to feel seen – not as a file, but as a human being’

150-person funeral procession marches through Amsterdam-West in theatrical walk ‘The Procession’

Experts divided over Míchel's arrival at Ajax: 'This is not a top coach'

Evidence found for real 'Pirates of the Caribbean' near the Bahamas

Researchers have discovered shipwrecks off the coast of the Bahamas that were likely looted by pirates during the 18th century. Although the region was a well-known pirate haven at the time, this mark...

Marja Pruis wrote walking book about haunted Amsterdam-Noord: ‘Here you leave the city behind for a while’

Monumental housing block near Jan Evertsenstraat in Nieuw-West may lose status to allow for demolition

No machines, but a scythe: these volunteers help the municipality with green maintenance

Volunteers in Amsterdam have established the Zeiscollectief Amsterdam foundation to perform green maintenance using traditional scythes in areas inaccessible to heavy machinery. This eco-friendly meth...

Former professional footballer Danny Hesp guest of honor at football collectors' fair: 'As a boy I collected Panini stickers'

Former professional footballer Danny Hesp will be the guest of honor at a football collectors' fair held this Saturday at the Telstar stadium in Velsen-Zuid. Hesp, who was once considered for the Dutc...

Opinions divided on Míchel joining Ajax: "We just need to play better"

Ajax has reached a two-year agreement with Spanish coach Míchel to lead the team, sparking mixed reactions among fans. While some supporters express concern over his track record, others emphasize th...

19th-century wine hidden by Nazi supporters in Czech castle on display

Over one hundred bottles of restored 19th-century wine are now on display at a castle in the Czech Republic. These bottles were discovered in the 1980s after being hidden by the castle's former owners...

Queen Máxima unable to play football with actor Bas Muijs due to injury

Queen Máxima was unable to participate in a football match with actor Bas Muijs during the launch of the "De Onzichtbare Blessure" program on Tuesday. The Queen declined the invitation due to an inju...

Michiel van Erp’s drama about Amsterdam gay scene during AIDS crisis opens Netherlands Film Festival

EO program Adieu God? to return with Rachel Rosier as host

The EO television program "Adieu God?" is being renamed to "Adieu! Volgende kaart" for its upcoming season. Rachel Rosier will take over as the host, succeeding long-time presenter Tijs van den Brink.

BNNVARA to cut 79 jobs starting next year due to budget cuts

Dutch public broadcaster BNNVARA announced it will cut 79 jobs starting in 2027 due to budget reductions in the public broadcasting sector. The reorganization involves the elimination of 46 existing p...

North Holland Province raises flag for Keti Koti

The provinces of North Holland and Utrecht will now annually fly flags on June 30 and July 1 to commemorate the history of slavery and its abolition. On June 30, flags will be flown at half-mast to ho...