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Princess Ariane celebrates 19th birthday in private circle

Princess Ariane, the youngest daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, celebrated her 19th birthday on Friday. The Government Information Service announced that the occasion was observed p...

Cabinet allocates hundreds of thousands for Jewish students

The Dutch cabinet has allocated a one-time grant of 350,000 euros to support Jewish student initiatives on university campuses. Education Minister Rianne Letschert stated that the funding aims to help...

Atlas once stood on the Royal Palace, now in a restorer's backyard

The iconic bronze statue of Atlas is undergoing extensive restoration in Antwerp after over 360 years atop the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Restorer Derk Biront is cleaning the statue to r...

The Frogers switch to RTL and Videoland: 'Feels very good'

The Froger family, including René and Natasja, has signed a partnership deal with RTL and Videoland to produce various programs. Their upcoming projects will include a new reality series featuring th...

Zandvoort soapbox race is here to stay: registration opens

Registration has opened for the return of the Zandvoort soapbox race, which will once again be a feature of the Zandvoort Race Festival. Participants will race self-built vehicles down Oranjestraat, w...

Marco even dived into the paper bin in search of sex symbol Marilyn Monroe

The city of Haarlem will host a Marilyn Monroe festival in early June to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Hollywood icon's birth. The event will feature an exhibition of collector Marco van Mu...

De Achterklap Podcast | Royal stay under fire and is Yvonne really happy?

A legal ruling requires media company Talpa to pay Yvonne Coldeweijer, though she is now restricted from sharing further gossip content. Meanwhile, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are set to s...

Poetry in Carré returns after 60 years, but without the chicken and joint

Carline de Boer revives old cleaning tradition. 'If you take good care of your village, you are more resilient to negativity'

Carline de Boer is reviving 'Paasbest', a 30-year-old tradition where residents of Wijk aan Zee work together to clean up their village before Easter. The community initiative aims to foster local pri...

Cello lost in the war returns to Amsterdam: musician commemorated on May 4 at the Concertgebouw

The cello belonging to Pál Hermann, a Jewish musician murdered during World War II, has been recovered and returned to Amsterdam after being missing for many years. The instrument will be played at t...

The price of failure: the sporting and financial cost to Ajax of missing out on European football

Ajax faces the possibility of missing out on European football for the first time in over sixty years due to poor form and league standings. Journalist Johan Inan analyzes the significant sporting and...

Lower requirements for local museums to accept Museum Card

Requirements for local museums to accept the Museum Card are being lowered to encourage broader participation. This article invites readers to provide their opinions on this policy change through a we...

Thirty Seconds to Mars to perform at AFAS Live next year

The American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, led by brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, will perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on April 25, 2027. Concert organizer MOJO announced the event as part of t...

Lisette Ma Neza (28) receives Young Quill from Golden Quill winner Gershwin Bonevacia

All PSV celebration rioters released, face fines and penalties

Seventeen individuals arrested during the PSV championship celebration in Eindhoven have been released from police custody. Those detained received fines for various offenses, including vandalism, str...

John de Bever and Kees Stevens to get their own movie: 'Everything for the fans'

Dutch singer John de Bever and his husband Kees Stevens have announced their first cinema film, titled 'De Bevers: Alles voor de Fans!', scheduled for release next year. Filming is set to begin later ...

Stefano Gabbana steps down as chairman of Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana

Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of the Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, which he co-founded. Although he resigned in December, the news was only recently made public according to re...

Drones spotted near Princess Beatrix's home and Dutch Central Bank vault

In November, drones were spotted near Princess Beatrix's residence at Castle Drakensteyn and a nearby gold vault belonging to the Dutch Central Bank in Huis ter Heide. The Royal Netherlands Marechauss...

Yvonne Coldeweijer removes juice videos and celebrates 'victory' after legal proceedings

Yvonne Coldeweijer has removed gossip videos from her Instagram account following a court order. The juice vlogger described the legal outcome as a victory because the judge also ruled that her employ...

Johan Cruyff namesakes get free ArenA tour

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Johan Cruijff ArenA, namesakes of Johan Cruijff can receive a free stadium tour in Amsterdam on April 25. The event, held on Cruijff's birthday, includes photo...

Heritage coalition seeks talks with owner of former Heemstede post office. 'The most difficult buildings are being renovated'

The Heritage Coalition is seeking a meeting with the owner of a former post office in Heemstede to discuss preserving the historic building. The group has campaigned for years to save the property loc...

In docuseries Hotline Hungary, Nicolaas Veul speaks to people who believe his queerness is a mental disorder

Silent protest: reading for freedom at the Botermarkt

Several local cultural institutions and bookstores organized a silent reading event at the Botermarkt to advocate for the freedom of access to books. The demonstration aims to highlight that the right...

Rapper and hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

Hip-hop pioneer and rapper Afrika Bambaataa has passed away at the age of 68 in Philadelphia. His management confirmed that his death was caused by complications from prostate cancer.

Wietze de Jager temporarily returns to radio after three years

Wietze de Jager and sidekick Chris Bergström will return to the radio this summer to host the morning show on 100% NL. De Jager, who moved to Bonaire after leaving Radio 538 in 2023, will be temporar...

Michael J. Fox reacts to CNN report on his death: 'I'm doing okay'

Michael J. Fox has responded to a false report by CNN claiming that he had passed away. In a social media post, the American actor reassured fans that he is doing fine and clarified that the reports o...

Where the Netherlands' most famous burglar was once held – until he escaped

Lena Headey joins third season of Netflix series Wednesday

Actress Lena Headey, known for her role in Game of Thrones, has joined the cast for the third season of the Netflix series Wednesday. Details regarding the character the 52-year-old actress will portr...

Toos & Henk - April 10

Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The series is published every week from Monday to Saturday.

Ahoy urges K3 fans not to take public transport to Sunday concert due to marathon

Rotterdam Ahoy has advised fans attending the K3 Originals concert on Sunday, April 12, to avoid using public transport. The recommendation is due to expected overcrowding at transit stations caused b...