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Labor Day shines at Café de Zon: ‘The fight for better labor rights is far from over’

On Friday, Café de Zon hosted Labor Day celebrations featuring protest songs and discussions on trade unions and migrant workers' rights. The event emphasized that the struggle for improved labor rig...

Weeronline: Remembrance Day and Liberation Day to be cool and dry

The recent warm weather in the Netherlands is expected to give way to cooler temperatures during Remembrance Day and Liberation Day. Forecasts predict temperatures between 12 and 16 degrees Celsius on...

Suzan & Freek enjoy The Voice debut: 'Happy to see someone flourish'

Musical duo Suzan & Freek expressed their enjoyment of their debut season as coaches on the television show "The Voice of Holland." During an appearance on "RTL Tonight," they described the experience...

Horror film The Blair Witch Project to get reboot with original cast and creators

The original creators and actors of the 1990s horror film The Blair Witch Project are collaborating on a new reboot of the franchise. Developed by Lionsgate, the project will be directed by filmmaker ...

He marked Ronaldo, was powerless against Rodrygo and is now an Ajax regular: the story of Lucas Rosa

Brazilian defender Lucas Rosa has established himself as a key player for Ajax after a career path spanning three different countries. In a recent interview, he discussed his experiences training with...

'It seems illogical, but it works perfectly': how Peruvian and Japanese flavors come together at Maita

Restaurant Maita, a fixture in Haarlem's Lange Veerstraat for nine years, specializes in Nikkei cuisine which fuses Peruvian and Japanese flavors. Manager Spyros explains how these distinct culinary t...

Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn: 'An act of resistance doesn’t have to be big'

Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn delivered the annual Willem Arondéus lecture at the Bavo Church in Haarlem, emphasizing that acts of resistance do not always have to be grand or heroic. She discussed th...

Screen Time | Greece wants to end online anonymity and I think of Gordon

Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses Greece's potential move to end online anonymity on social media platforms. This proposal mirrors a similar demand made five years ago by Dutch media personality Gor...

Mystery solved: this black-and-white sign over the Amstel is not art (but almost everyone thinks it is)

A mysterious black and white checkerboard sign located above the Amstel river in Amsterdam is frequently mistaken by locals for an art installation or a chess-themed display. The article clarifies tha...

Toos & Henk - May 2nd

Cartoonist Paul Kusters offers his unique perspective on current events through the daily comic strip Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every Monday through Saturday.

Who gets the keys to the stadium? These are the candidates to succeed successful coach Anthony Correia at Telstar

Dutch football club Telstar is seeking a new head coach to replace Anthony Correia, who is leaving after a thirty-year association with the team. The club is currently evaluating potential candidates ...

Lalla Weiss to speak at Dam Square on May 4: Sinti and Roma still lack equal opportunities

Lalla Weiss, an activist for the Sinti and Roma community, will deliver a speech at Amsterdam's Dam Square during the National Remembrance Day ceremony on May 4. She aims to honor the hundreds of Sint...

LIVE Eredivisie | Ajax seek crucial win in clash with champions PSV

Ajax is seeking a crucial victory against national champions PSV at the Johan Cruijff Arena to improve their Eredivisie standing and avoid play-offs. While PSV is playing for honor, the match remains ...

At KiMu Children’s Art Museum, nothing is mandatory and anything goes: ‘Focusing on the process keeps curiosity intact’

Theater maker Maria Kraakman to give one-off performance at Carré on May 4: ‘I’m not trying to provoke’

Psychologist Vittorio Busato’s Amsterdam: ‘The renovated Mercatorplein has international allure’

After the war, Dutch Jews who surrendered valuables to Lippmann Rosenthal & Co. had nowhere to turn

These seventeen Ajax members did not survive the Second World War: 'Our dear Lord will never part us, not even in thought'

After an accident in Syria, Sebastiaan (26) had to cut short his bike trip to India; now his journey is on TV: ‘You see me struggling’

Children's author Astrid Sy: 'I love all children: from tiny ones to big, angry, grumpy teenagers'

They manage Amsterdam’s mini-libraries: ‘Throwing away a book feels like sacrilege’

The rise of the art influencer: what does it mean for art criticism? ‘People often say art is too elitist’

Ajax defender Lucas Rosa: ‘I try to use the impact of my work to help children’

Deborah Kalkoene: Everything changed after October 7. You look around, act carefully, keep your mouth shut

George Michael's 'Faith' leather jacket fetches over €200,000 at auction

The leather jacket worn by George Michael in the 1987 'Faith' music video has sold at auction for £176,400, or approximately 204,000 euros. The sale highlights the enduring market value for iconic pi...

AI-generated acting performances ineligible for Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has ruled that acting performances created with artificial intelligence are ineligible for Oscar awards. Furthermore, starting in 2027, actors and actre...

‘Scientology speedruns’ go viral as young people prank the organization

Frank van der Lende: ‘I dream of keeping my full head of hair’

Dutch presenter and radio DJ Frank van der Lende discussed personal health and grooming experiences in an interview with Mezza magazine. He shared details about a past growth on his vocal cords and th...

Amsterdammers join Social Media-Free May: ‘You’re constantly looking for excuses to check Insta, I want to break that’

Playing trumpet during the silence: Gijs honors deported composer on May 4

On May 4, trumpeter Gijs Levelt will perform music by Jewish composer Martin Friedmann during a silent march in Amsterdam to honor the late musician. Friedmann, who fled Germany to settle in Amsterdam...