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Gerdien and Jules are two artists under one roof: ‘Our house is also my gallery’

Gerdien Noordeloos and her husband Jules have lived in Tuitjenhorn for 35 years, where their home also serves as a gallery for their art. Gerdien specializes in ceramics while Jules practices photogra...

Entrepreneur donates 8 million euros to Museum Prinsenhof Delft

Surinamese-Dutch entrepreneur Eduard Hoogenboom has donated 8 million euros to Museum Prinsenhof Delft for the sustainable renovation of its historic monastery complex. The funds will specifically sup...

Children of De Pionier primary school put finishing touches on Haventheater performance: 'Everything must be theater-worthy'

Students from primary school De Pionier are preparing for their biennial project 'Uit de Kunst!' which showcases singing, dancing, and music. All groups from the school will participate in a performan...

A bird's-eye view of the world of Neptunes and Orions at Valkenburg Airfield Visitor Center

The newspaper supplement 'AlleTijd' is featuring the Valkenburg Airfield Visitor Center as part of its series on lesser-known museum gems in the Netherlands. Run by volunteers, the center offers visit...

The Blacksmith Museum is a tribute to the ninety forges Nieuwkoop once had

The Smederijmuseum in Nieuwkoop is a volunteer-run museum that preserves the local history of blacksmithing. It serves as a tribute to the ninety small smithies that were historically located througho...

The Voice of Flanders filming interrupted after Joost Klein and Koen Wauters clash

Filming for The Voice van Vlaanderen was temporarily halted after a heated verbal conflict broke out between Dutch artist Joost Klein and coach Koen Wauters. The incident took place during the show's ...

Friday May 8 climate quiz in Haarlem council chamber: 'What percentage of Dutch electricity is generated sustainably?'

Haarlem will host its first climate quiz in the city hall council chamber on Friday, May 8. Groups of enthusiastic participants will compete to answer questions regarding climate issues and the status...

Jesus in The Passion evokes compassion, but his messiah complex is just as often downright annoying

Nostalgia and tears at the K3 Originals reunion: ‘I felt like that little girl again’

How did United/DAVO in Schalkwijk increase its membership? ‘We have earned a place in the neighborhood’

United/DAVO, a sports club in Haarlem, has successfully reversed its declining membership, growing from a low of 120 members to 400. Chairman Ronald Philippo credits the turnaround to addressing speci...

K3 gives first reunion show in the Netherlands: 'A special place in our hearts'

The original K3 lineup, featuring Karen Damen, Kathleen Aerts, and Kristel Verbeke, performed their first reunion concert in the Netherlands at Rotterdam Ahoy on Thursday. During the nostalgic show, t...

Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed in music studio

American rapper Gucci Mane was kidnapped and robbed at a music studio in Dallas earlier this year. Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged nine individuals in connection with the incident, including...

Olivia Rodrigo to release new album in June: 'So proud'

American singer Olivia Rodrigo has announced that her third studio album, titled 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,' will be released on June 12. This project marks the artist's third studio ...

Superfan Karin (40) ecstatic about Céline Dion's comeback: 'I actually like everything she does'

Céline Dion announced her musical comeback on her 58th birthday, generating significant excitement among her international fanbase. Dutch fans are particularly eager to secure tickets for her upcomin...

Amsterdam council chamber sheds red accents for taupe, cream and beige – could have been more rebellious

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Video | K3 Originals receive minutes of applause at first show in the Netherlands

Video | Roxeanne Hazes moves audience as Mary in The Passion with Lichtje Branden

Oscar Gloukh: Most expensive summer signing yet to play a single minute for Oscar Garcia

Midfielder Oscar Gloukh, the club's most expensive summer acquisition, has yet to play a single minute under current manager Oscar Garcia. Despite arriving as a high-profile top signing, Gloukh remain...

Substation to be built on site of WWII monument in Houtrakpolder

A new electricity station, A9 Zuid, will be constructed on the border of the Port of Amsterdam in the Houtrakpolder area. The project requires the relocation of the Lancaster monument, a memorial comm...

Elite athletes' income to be completely overhauled. NOC*NSF: ‘The top priority in elite sports’

The NOC*NSF plans to overhaul the income system for elite athletes by replacing current monthly stipends with a full professional income. The sports federation identifies this financial restructuring ...

What does mysterious tattoo on 17th-century painting mean? "This is our Da Vinci Code"

Experts gathered at the Vrij Paleis in Amsterdam to discuss a mysterious tattoo discovered on a 17th-century painting from the Amsterdam Museum. Art historians and tattoo experts suggest the mark may ...

Easter 2026: what to do in Haarlem

Haarlem is hosting various events and activities to celebrate the Easter weekend from April 3 to April 6, 2026. The city offers numerous festive tips for residents and visitors to enjoy during the hol...

Frans and Mariska Bauer become grandparents: 'Earlier than expected'

Frans and Mariska Bauer have officially become grandparents following the birth of their grandson, Jan. Their son, Jan Bauer, announced the news on Thursday, noting that the baby arrived earlier than ...

Last Dutch journalist Groot Koerkamp no longer allowed to work in Russia

Russia has revoked the press accreditation of Geert Groot Koerkamp, the last Dutch correspondent working in the country for organizations including the NOS and de Volkskrant. While he is no longer per...

Artist Stefan sketches the construction of the very first road to Zandvoort

Artist Stefan de Groot has created a series of iPad drawings for an exhibition at the Zandvoorts Museum detailing the 200-year history of the first road to Zandvoort. The exhibition explores how the r...

Omroep Brabant barred from Paaspop over 'negative' reporting: 'Bizarre'

Broadcaster Omroep Brabant has been banned from reporting at the Paaspop festival this coming weekend. The festival organizers reportedly denied the outlet access due to what they perceived as overly ...

Actress Meryl Streep and former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour are distant relatives

Genealogy website Ancestry has revealed that actress Meryl Streep and former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour are distant relatives. The two share common ancestors, a connection made more notable by...

Video | Queen Máxima receives flowers from fan at reopening of Scheveningen boulevard

Quint Jansen (35) swapped the chaos in Italy for the respectable Koninklijke HFC: 'I'm going from one extreme to the other'

After twelve years playing professionally in Norway, Cyprus, and Italy, 35-year-old defender Quint Jansen has returned to the Netherlands to join Koninklijke HFC. Jansen, who most recently played in S...