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Vier de Lente completes lineup: Mix of singers and DJs to have visitors dancing and flirting among the tulips

The Vier de Lente festival in Hillegom has finalized its line-up for the event taking place on Saturday, April 11. A total of ten acts, including Danny Froger and the duo Lucas & Steve, will perform f...

John Travolta makes directorial debut and premieres film at Cannes

John Travolta will make his directorial debut with the film 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach'. The movie is scheduled to have its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

All broadcasters under one roof in a ‘broadcasting house’, except Ongehoord Nederland

Leo Blokhuis and Ricky Koole created a show about American country music before Trump was re-elected: ‘Music can also be the way out of misery’

Lunch at Zuidas and into the nightlife: Amalia officially introduced to Amsterdam this month

Princess Amalia will undertake an official two-day working visit to Amsterdam on April 16 and 17 to formally familiarize herself with the capital. Although she already lives and studies there, the vis...

Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld gives birth to first child

Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld has announced the birth of her first child, a daughter, with partner and American football player Josh Allen. The couple shared the news on Thursday but have not ye...

Lana Del Rey let Courtney Love live in her house rent-free for a year

Lana Del Rey allowed fellow singer Courtney Love to live in her Malibu home rent-free for an entire year. Love shared this information during an interview on Billy Corgan's podcast, The Magnificent Ot...

Jazz conquers Amsterdam: a new sound in the city

During the 1930s, jazz music emerged as a popular new sound in Amsterdam, becoming increasingly common in the city's cafes and music halls. This cultural shift occurred even as political tensions were...

A long table full of unique dishes and music from the Middle East; World Festival in the World Kitchen

Wereldkeuken Haarlem is hosting the Wereldfeest on Friday, April 10, an event designed to bring together new and long-term residents of Haarlem. The evening will feature Middle Eastern cuisine, music,...

Dismissed Romanian museum director: Golden helmet was wrapped in a towel and found buried

Ernest Oberländer-Târnoveanu, the dismissed director of the National Museum of Romanian History, stated that a recovered golden helmet was found buried and wrapped in a towel. The artifact had been ...

All The Lonely People shows how valuable every life is, even when lived in loneliness

Islamic cemetery in Haarlem remains serious plan despite advanced negotiations in Haarlemmermeer. 'We don't want a regional role'

The municipality of Haarlem and the Islamic Council Haarlem have confirmed that plans for a local Islamic cemetery are still moving forward despite a similar project in neighboring Haarlemmermeer. Alt...

What shouldn't be missing from the Easter breakfast table? The secret duivekater! ‘These even go to Australia’

The duivekater is a traditional North Holland pastry with a unique shape and secret recipe that remains a popular staple for Easter breakfasts in the Zaan region. This regional delicacy is so sought a...

Aggression against student drivers on the rise: ‘Didn't you have to learn too?’

Traffic aggression directed at driving school cars is a growing societal problem on the roads today. Instructors and students are increasingly facing hostility from other motorists, complicating the l...

AVROTROS to cut jobs and downsize management due to budget cuts

Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS is cutting thirteen jobs and reducing its management board from three members to two. These measures follow budget cuts for public broadcasting announced by the previ...

Romanian minister: return of stolen objects unbelievable

Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Toiu described the recovery of stolen art objects from the Drents Museum as "incredible news." She emphasized that the recovery was crucial for Romania, even though insu...

Solo performance about transgressive behavior: Liberation from a toxic relationship

This solo performance explores themes of transgressive behavior and toxic relationships within the theater industry. The plot follows an actor cast as the lead in Hamlet who faces a moral dilemma when...

I dreamt, it was: dance diptych intrigues from start to finish

Apply for the Participation Prize 2026

The Haarlem Participation Council is inviting non-profit initiatives that promote community connection and social participation to apply for the 2026 Participation Prize. Two winners will each receive...

Ajax coach Óscar García has four injury doubts for FC Twente clash

Ajax coach Óscar García faces uncertainty regarding the availability of players Davy Klaassen, Kian Fitz-Jim, and Takehiro Tomiyasu for the upcoming home match against FC Twente. However, there is o...

Snelle to release fifth album Binnenspiegel on May 29

Dutch artist Snelle has announced the release of his fifth studio album, titled Binnenspiegel, on May 29. The new record serves as the successor to his 2024 album Achtentwintig.

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Former Qmusic newsreader Fien Vermeulen to host Shownieuws

Fien Vermeulen is joining the SBS program Shownieuws as a presenter. She recently announced her departure from her role as a newsreader at radio station Qmusic to pursue this new opportunity.

Radio DJ fired by BBC after years-old child abuse investigation

The BBC has fired radio DJ Scott Mills following new developments in a police investigation concerning sexual offenses against a minor. Although the broadcaster has known about the allegations since 2...

Stolen golden helmet unveiled at Drents Museum press conference after recovery based on tips from suspects

Golden art treasures, including a historic golden helmet, have been recovered after being stolen from the Drents Museum in Assen. The items were located based on information provided by suspects invol...

Son Mieux to return to Ziggo Dome in early 2027: 'Can't believe it'

The Dutch band Son Mieux has announced a return to the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for a concert on January 22, 2027. This performance follows their previous two-show run at the same venue in 2025.

Art detective Brand: Stolen golden helmet found

Art detective Arthur Brand reports that a stolen Romanian golden helmet from the Drents Museum has been recovered. Brand suggests that the artifact's return was achieved through negotiations within hi...

Nina June champions female artists

Dutch singer-songwriter Nina June has released her latest album, 'Seal skin – Anthems of a woman,' which explores the diverse aspects of womanhood. Supported by a string orchestra, the record is des...

What you didn't know about autism: 'It is not visible in someone's appearance'

On World Autism Day, experts address common misconceptions and stereotypes regarding autism, such as the idea that it is visible in a person's appearance or that autistic individuals lack empathy. The...

Prosecution reports ‘new developments’ in Drents Museum art theft

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has announced that new developments will be shared regarding the investigation into an art theft at the Drents Museum. A press briefing involving representatives f...