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Ye has a major downside, don't look away from it, says CIDI

Naomi Mestrum, director of the Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI), is protesting against rapper Ye's performances at the GelreDome in Arnhem. She urges the public not to ignore the...

Holocaust museum refuses to cooperate with Ye visit

The National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam has refused to facilitate a visit by American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. The Jewish Cultural Quarter stated that the artist's presence would ha...

Marius Borg Høiby may be temporarily released from custody under supervision

Marius Borg Høiby may be granted a temporary supervised release from prison to visit his mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway. The potential leave, which would be escorted by prison staff, is...

Local hero Hendrik rallies Schiplaan residents for 150-person BBQ: 'My buddy Mike is providing chicken, burgers, and satay'

Hendrik Juliana is organizing a neighborhood barbecue for 150 residents of the Schiplaan in Zeewijk on July 4th. He aims to counter recent negativity in the area and bring the community together throu...

Max Verstappen impresses during nerve-wracking Monaco qualifying, Kimi Antonelli takes pole position

Max Verstappen delivered a strong performance during the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session, narrowly missing out on pole position. He was outperformed only by Kimi Antonelli, who secured the top sp...

Video | Princess Beatrix shelters under umbrella during boat parade on the Maas

Bubble blowing, hoop juggling and the flying pole: Circus Up comes to the Bazaar in Beverwijk

Circus Up, a new family circus created by the producers of Hans Klok and Friends, will perform at the Bazaar in Beverwijk from June 27 to July 5. The event features food trucks, bouncy castles, and pr...

Kim Kardashian attends Monaco GP with F1 driver Lewis Hamilton

Kim Kardashian's presence at the Monaco Grand Prix has reignited dating rumors with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton. The reality star was spotted visiting the Ferrari paddock during the event.

Influencer trip ends with threats and a revelation about juvenile psychiatric detention

A sponsored trip involving fifty Dutch influencers ended in controversy after participant Anna Dobber reported being bullied during the vacation. The incident sparked an online witch hunt and threats,...

These former Goor residents fly the yellow Schoolfeest flag even outside Twente: ‘It’s really in my blood’

Former residents of Goor are continuing the tradition of flying the yellow Schoolfeest flag during the town's annual June festival, even after moving away from the Twente region. The flag serves as a ...

Theater maker and politician Agaath Witteman (84) dies

Agaath Witteman, a prominent Dutch theater maker and politician, passed away on Friday at the age of 84 following a short illness. Her death was confirmed by theater producer Matthijs Bongertman on be...

Summary: Sloppy Futsal Amsterdam loses first final match

Futsal Amsterdam lost the first match of the best-of-three national championship finals 0-3 against Tigers Roermond at Sporthal Elzenhagen. Despite numerous chances and hitting the woodwork four times...

Feminist activists take action against the summer body: "Everyone has a beach body"

The feminist action group Dolle Mina's held a demonstration at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to challenge 'summer body' beauty standards. Using props and mock makeovers, the group promoted the message th...

'They don't all come from my womb, but they are all in my heart.' Rianne wants to show the positive side of foster care. 'Every child deserves our tears'

Photographer Erik Zwiers is presenting an exhibition at the Heemskerk town hall to highlight the positive aspects of modern foster care. The project aims to contrast the history of orphanages with the...

Jazz old-fashioned? Not according to these young people: I'm surprised how busy it is every night

Lance Declemy founded the jazz student association Vivace in Amsterdam to provide a dedicated space for young people to perform and enjoy jazz music. Held at Theater de Richel, the bi-weekly jam sessi...

Music has played a prominent role in my life from an early age

Jolanda van den Dool, a 41-year-old ICU nurse from Haarlem, has been appointed as the new director of the Hillegom Music School starting July 1. She shares how music has played a significant role in h...

Presenter leaves VRT after 25 years following remark about women to Soundos

Presenter Bart Schols is leaving the Belgian broadcaster VRT after 25 years, including stepping down from his role as host of the talkshow De Afspraak. Schols, who began his career as a sports journal...

Pope arrives in Spain for nearly week-long visit

Pope Leo has arrived in Madrid for a nearly week-long visit to Spain, marking the first papal visit to the country since 2010. Upon his arrival, he stated that he brings a message of charity and respe...

Some politicians call him the ‘most annoying interviewer’, but Bob Scholte (31) of Left Laser takes it as a major compliment: ‘We’re not doing anything crazy’

Bob Scholte, the creator of Left Laser, has gained a large online following for his confrontational interviewing style that targets Dutch political figures. A recent video featuring politician Gidi Ma...

IJmuiden port model restored to former glory. Scale model unearthed from Noordoostpolder forest

A historic scale model of the IJmuiden harbor, formerly used for scientific research, has been restored and opened to the public in the Noordoostpolder. The site was recently excavated from a forest w...

Harry Styles thanks Amsterdam on the back of Het Parool: ‘Thank you for having us!’

Dune temperatures can swing from 70 degrees to frost in 24 hours

Jelle van de Helm and Henk Wijkhuisen highlight the extreme temperature fluctuations in National Park Zuid-Kennemerland, which can range from 70 degrees Celsius during the day to night frost. The area...

Livestock transporter Gerard became a vegetarian because of his grandson and is now the company's laughing stock

Gerard, a 55-year-old livestock transporter, is seeking a career change after his grandson's questions about the animals led him to become a vegetarian. He is currently facing workplace harassment due...

Marcouch wants to visit Amsterdam Holocaust museum with rapper Ye

Marcouch wants to go to Holocaust Museum with rapper Ye

Arnhem Mayor Ahmed Marcouch has invited rapper Ye to visit the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam during his stay in the Netherlands. The invitation also includes a proposal for the artist to lay ...

Jan Smit backtracks on ten-year-old promise to retire early

Dutch singer Jan Smit has announced that he will not be retiring any time soon, reversing a promise he made a decade ago. Although he previously stated he would retire at age forty, the artist now pla...

Screen Time | The Pope doesn’t believe in the AI gods tech companies want to build

In his weekly column, tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the Pope's message regarding artificial intelligence. The Pope expressed skepticism toward the AI developments pursued by major tech companies,...

Steven Spielberg pays surprise visit to London quiz night about him

Director Steven Spielberg made a surprise appearance at a pub in London during a quiz night dedicated to his life and career. The 79-year-old filmmaker took over the event, with numerous videos of his...

Mystery: the story behind the statue on the Volkshotel canopy

The article explores the history and mystery behind the unique statue located on the canopy of the Volkshotel on Wibautstraat. This hotel is a well-known landmark in Amsterdam, and the piece aims to u...

Writer Jacob Bergsma is obsessed with numbers and the stories behind them

Writer Jacob Bergsma has published a new book titled 'Olympisch Oranje', adding to his extensive career in sports journalism. The author, who began writing in Leiden, is known for combining sports sta...