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Eddy Zoëy could barely speak to his girlfriend and children for months due to illness

Dutch presenter and musician Eddy Zoëy was unable to speak with his partner and children for six months while suffering from Eagle Syndrome. He underwent two surgeries on his neck and was required to...

Thomas Dekker and Laurens ten Dam in killer’s house: former cyclists unwittingly involved in shocking case from Moriah Wilson Netflix doc

Former Dutch professional cyclists Thomas Dekker and Laurens ten Dam were unintentionally involved in the murder case of American cyclist Moriah Wilson, as they were staying at the perpetrator's home ...

Everything related to measuring and weighing in the historic Scales Museum building

The Weegschaalmuseum in Naarden is highlighted as a unique, volunteer-run museum dedicated to the history of weighing and measuring. The article is part of a series showcasing lesser-known cultural ge...

Simone Weimans convincingly shows the wounds of Dutch colonialism have not yet healed

Kees Tol finds long-distance relationship with American boyfriend 'a challenge'

Dutch presenter Kees Tol shared the challenges of his long-distance relationship with his American boyfriend, Buddy, in an interview with L'HOMO magazine. He explained that the distance is difficult t...

Annet's 93-year-old mother looks forward to Ascension Day morning walk: 'They will go in a convoy of wheelchairs'

Annet’s 93-year-old mother, a resident of the Huis ter Hagen care center, is preparing for a traditional Ascension Day morning outing. The residents plan to celebrate the holiday and the fine weathe...

Not everyone in the Jordaan is looking forward to King's Day: My cafe is closing, my heart is breaking

Residents and business owners in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood express mixed feelings about the upcoming King's Day celebrations, with some opting to close their doors due to overwhelming crowds. T...

Harvey Weinstein appeals Los Angeles rape conviction

Harvey Weinstein has filed an appeal against his 2022 rape and sexual abuse conviction in Los Angeles. The former film producer was previously sentenced to sixteen years in prison for the charges.

75 years ago former KNIL soldiers arrived at Javakade: ‘Need for recognition of the pain’

Video | British court shares footage of Prince Louis on his birthday

Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets dies at 67

Darrell Sheets, a star of the reality television show Storage Wars, died on Wednesday at the age of 67. His passing was confirmed by local police in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Video | King reflects on war during gala dinner in Amsterdam

Jade Kops has now completely lost her speech: 'Palliative sedation has been mentioned'

Dutch influencer Jade Kops announced on social media that she has completely lost her ability to speak due to worsening health issues. The update follows previous struggles with communication, with th...

Police hindered by disaster tourists at Bos en Lommerweg accident

Amsterdam police reported being obstructed by onlookers and "disaster tourists" while investigating a car accident on Bos en Lommerweg on Tuesday. Bystanders hampered the investigation by filming the ...

Houseboat residents on King's Day: ‘If we don’t keep an eye out, they pee through the letterbox and in our plants’

Houseboat residents in Amsterdam must remain vigilant during King's Day to prevent revelers from using their homes as public toilets. Residents describe incidents of people urinating on doors, through...

Images of mutilated soldiers as an indictment of war: Ernst Friedrich's War Against War feels unfortunately relevant again

Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (April 24-26)

Haarlem is hosting a variety of events and activities for the weekend of April 24 to 26. The city is preparing for King's Night celebrations, offering residents and visitors several options ranging fr...

Your Favorite Toy: Foo Fighters deliver a skillful but predictable routine job

Illustrator Eric Coolen (60) looks back on career with new book: ‘If I’d started in my twenties, I’d be burnt out now’

Illustrator Eric Coolen marks his 60th birthday with a new book, "Geen dag zonder lijn," which looks back on his prolific career. The publication details his creative process and his habit of working ...

Rare first edition of Anne Frank's diary found in thrift store

A rare 1947 first edition of Anne Frank's diary, Het Achterhuis, was recently discovered in a thrift store in Eemnes. Well-preserved copies of this initial printing are highly valuable and can be wort...

Meta removes accounts of queer organizations: ‘This feels like erasure of our community’

Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount's billion-dollar deal

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved a $110 billion merger deal between Paramount and Skydance. The resulting media giant will own numerous American television channels and a vast library...

Ruben van der Meer used 200,000 in savings to make crime comedy ‘Bad Slippers’, now top 3 on Prime: ‘We didn’t want to make any deals’

Second booklet from Santpoort Foundation features special places. ‘We started with the gems you might walk right past’

Stichting Santpoort has released a second booklet titled 'Meer Thuis in Santpoort' to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The publication highlights historically significant buildings, objects, and landsc...

Charlotte Köhler Prize awarded to dancer Denden Karadeniz and visual artist Afra Eisma

Melkweg cancels German DJ Avaion performance following abuse allegations

The Melkweg venue in Amsterdam has canceled a scheduled performance by German DJ Avaion following allegations of abuse made by his former partner. The show, which was set to take place this coming Wed...

Garden of Haarlem Foundation celebrates 30th anniversary

The Garden of Haarlem Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The organization has reached this milestone after three decades of activity in the city.

YouTuber Rouand banned from making prank calls after conviction

A YouTuber whose New Year's Eve prank call led to a fatal shooting was already on probation for previous prank call convictions at the time of the incident. He had been legally prohibited from making ...

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny are the most popular artists of 20 years of Spotify

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny have been named the most popular artists of the last two decades on Spotify as the streaming service celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the platform rel...

Zandvoort must take measures against noise nuisance at Theater De Krocht

The North Holland District Court has ordered the municipality of Zandvoort to implement measures within five months to address noise nuisance from Theater De Krocht. The ruling follows complaints abou...