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St. Anna Alms-house was kept small by the church, which proved its salvation during the 1566 Iconoclasm

The Sint Anna Aalmoeshuis in Leiden is featured as a lesser-known museum that survived the Iconoclasm of 1566 due to its modest size. Currently run by volunteers with limited opening hours, the histor...

'We specifically want to reach those who haven't been heard yet' Marjolein van Haaften wants LGBTQ+ people to participate in new research

Researcher Marjolein van Haaften of Discriminatie.nl Kennemerland is seeking more participants for the biennial Pink Panel survey, which tracks safety and discrimination within the LGBTQ+ community. T...

'The Sirens of Haarlem': Brazilian comic book artists honor resistance heroes Hannie Schaft and Oversteegen sisters in new graphic novel

Brazilian creators Gio Guimarães and Felipe Pan have released a graphic novel titled 'The Sirens of Haarlem' honoring Dutch resistance heroes Hannie Schaft and the Oversteegen sisters. The artists wi...

Escape rooms, games and a mirror saying NO: this approach to juvenile crime ‘is pointless’

Blind retired Notre Dame organist coming to Haarlem Organ Festival

The legendary 87-year-old blind organist Jean-Pierre Leguay will be a featured guest at the International Organ Festival Haarlem. The retired Notre Dame organist is recognized as one of the prominent ...

Another child of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie drops father's surname

Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt has taken legal steps to remove the surname Pitt from his name, following the lead of his sisters Shiloh, Vivienne, and Zahara. This decision marks another instance of the chi...

Jaimie Vaes and Lil Kleine's son (6) speaking better and better: 'Step by step'

Lío, the six-year-old son of Jaimie Vaes and Lil Kleine, is showing significant progress in his verbal development. His mother shared that despite having non-verbal autism, he is beginning to speak m...

Hattrick Haarlem reaches play-off final, but victory over VVS’46 under investigation. KNVB probes potential use of ineligible player

Hattrick Haarlem's advancement to the indoor football promotion final is under investigation by the KNVB following allegations they fielded an ineligible player against VVS’46. The playoff final has...

John Eylders hated pubs – yet he opened the illustrious Café Eijlders

Review: Almost 84-year-old Paul McCartney delivers a moving tribute to the 50s with The Boys of Dungeon Lane

The best places for queer women to go out in Amsterdam

Review Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me: Kurt Vile lets you dream away with sparkling guitar playing

Review: Diavola is a strong album where the songs are populated by devils and angels

Ye performances at GelreDome can go ahead, permit granted

American rapper Ye has received an event permit from the municipality of Arnhem for his upcoming performances at the GelreDome stadium. The two concerts are scheduled to take place in just over a week...

15 years in prison for Austrian who planned Taylor Swift concert attack

An Austrian court has sentenced Beran A. to 15 years in prison for planning a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The credible threat led to the cancellation of three scheduled perfo...

Ye performances at GelreDome can go ahead, permit granted

The municipality of Arnhem has granted an event permit for American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, to perform two concerts at the GelreDome stadium. The shows are scheduled to take place in ...

Ingeborg (52) searched Vondelpark for Harry Styles with her daughter for three days – then he suddenly appeared before them

Jada Borsato cancels performance after serious car accident

Singer Jada Borsato has canceled her upcoming performance at Alkmaar Pride following a serious car accident on Ibiza last week involving her and her mother. She will be replaced at the event by Samant...

Rapper Idaly shoots music video for Populair with Ronnie Flex and Frenna: ‘I can't dance that well’

Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (May 29-31)

Haarlem offers various activities for the weekend of May 29 to May 31, taking advantage of the sunny weather. The article highlights local events and things to do across the city from Friday through S...

UvA must reverse changes to former VOC room

Skatecafé, Oedipus and the rest of Hamerkwartier party towards their farewell: ‘You can’t rebuild this history’

Bee colony visits university: "Incredible, you wouldn't believe it!"

A large swarm of bees briefly settled in the courtyard of the University of Amsterdam's Bushuis building on Kloveniersburgwal yesterday. Observed by university staff, the bee colony stayed for several...

Jan Smit finds Toppers concerts a welcome distraction after divorce

Dutch singer Jan Smit stated that the upcoming Toppers concerts serve as a positive distraction as he navigates his recent divorce. Speaking to RTL Boulevard, Smit mentioned that he is doing well unde...

Hope prevails in the anxious days of Theater De Krocht: 'We’ve already shown what this theater can be'

Theater De Krocht in Zandvoort has experienced a difficult start despite a significant and costly renovation. The operator, Beleef Zandvoort, remains hopeful for the future and aims to demonstrate the...

Jesper scores at tournament in memory of former PE teacher. 'We have mixed teams with students from all grades so they get to know each other better'

Tender College in IJmuiden held the sixth edition of the Simon de Hoog football tournament on Thursday to honor the memory of a popular gym teacher who passed away in 2019. The event encourages social...

Drama series about Céline Dion's early years in development

A new drama series about the early life of Canadian singer Céline Dion is currently in development. The project, which is being produced by her brother Jacques Dion, will primarily focus on the singe...

Fries Museum postpones silverware exhibition over security concerns

The Fries Museum in Leeuwarden has postponed its upcoming silver exhibition due to security concerns. The museum decided to delay the opening to implement additional security measures after receiving ...

Museum of the Mind opens location in the Vleeshal from October for at least one year

The Museum of the Mind is returning its art collection from its closed Amsterdam branch to Haarlem, with a new exhibition scheduled to open in the Vleeshal this October. The 'outsider art' display wil...

Portrait of IJmuiden in 150 small artworks: Opening during Velsen Art Route and pieces for sale

Artists from Velsen have created 150 small artworks depicting IJmuiden, which will be showcased and available for purchase during the 2026 Kunstroute. Organizer Dirk van Zonderen anticipates the exhib...