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Museum De Lakenhal celebrates 400th anniversary of Leiden painter: Jan Steen as 17th-century comedian

Museum De Lakenhal in Leiden is hosting a retrospective exhibition to celebrate the 400th birthday of the 17th-century painter Jan Steen. The exhibit highlights Steen's legacy as a comedic artist know...

Stolen art treasures from Drents Museum recovered

Romanian art treasures stolen from the Drents Museum in Assen during a violent robbery last January have been recovered. The artifacts were returned following their disappearance over a year ago.

Triple Threat loses first quarter-final to Suns. 'Many players on this team have no experience with these kinds of playoff games'

The Haarlem-based basketball team Triple Threat lost the first game of their playoff quarterfinal series against the Den Helder Suns due to a low shooting percentage. The team must now win their upcom...

Juliana van Stolberg Grade 8 students create memorial wreath for Castricum war monument

Students from OBS Juliana van Stolberg in Castricum placed a handmade wreath at the war memorial on the Path of Human Rights this Wednesday. The Group 8 pupils created the commemorative tribute themse...

Zendaya won't share everything about relationship with Tom Holland: 'Small boundaries'

Zendaya expressed her desire to maintain boundaries regarding her long-term relationship with actor Tom Holland. Although the couple has been together for years, she explained that they prefer to keep...

Rosemarie and Ellen go flower spotting at Beeckestijn Estate: ‘We drove quite a way, but it’s worth it’

Rosemarie and Ellen visited Buitenplaats Beeckestijn to admire the blooming "stinzen" plants, which have historical ties to the estate's former owners, the Boreel family. The friends traveled specific...

Rapper Diddy's release date moved forward again

The release date for American rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been moved forward again, with his release now scheduled ten days earlier than previously planned. This update follows reports from various ...

Daan Schuurmans stepping over fallen soldiers was a 'jump the shark' moment

Majority of savers: Do not invest money in porn and gambling industries

A majority of savers oppose bank investments in the gambling and pornography industries, with women demonstrating a higher level of ethical concern than men. The survey findings also indicate that wom...

Cardi B feels 'reborn' after split from rapper Offset

Cardi B shared that she feels "reborn" following her 2024 divorce from fellow rapper Offset. The American couple had been married for seven years prior to their separation.

Toos & Henk - April 2

Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique daily perspective on current events through the Toos & Henk comic strip. The feature is published from Monday to Saturday.

Architect Van Bergen on Bergen building plans: Add quality, not just bricks

Architect Michael van Bergen, winner of the 2025 Amsterdam prize for best housing project, shared his insights on housing developments in his hometown of Bergen. He emphasized that construction projec...

Bruce Springsteen kicks off US tour with swipe at 'incompetent' Trump

Bruce Springsteen criticized the U.S. government as corrupt and incompetent during the opening night of his American tour in Minneapolis. Speaking to the crowd at the Target Center, the singer also la...

My Undesirable Friends: documentary on the last remnants of (press) freedom in Russia is infuriating

KRO-NCRV, Omroep MAX and WNL to collaborate in new broadcasting house

Broadcasters KRO-NCRV, Omroep MAX, and WNL have announced plans to collaborate and share a new broadcasting house. While discussions are ongoing and the facility's name is yet to be determined, the or...

KRO-NCRV, Omroep MAX and WNL want to form joint broadcasting house

Dutch broadcasters KRO-NCRV, Omroep MAX, and WNL have announced plans to establish a joint broadcasting house. The organizations shared their intention for this collaboration on Wednesday.

Michael (50) from Bergen lost everything, but now wins Zuiderkerk Prize: ‘This feels like recognition’

Architect Michael van Bergen has been awarded the Zuiderkerkprijs 2025 for designing the best residential building in Amsterdam. After moving to the city following significant personal setbacks, Van B...

Nature photographer Ilse Koks receives honorable mention from De Groene Camera for painterly photo at Zuidpier: 'I wanted to show the roughness of the sea'

Nature photographer Ilse Koks received an honorable mention in the coastal category of the Groene Camera awards for her artistic photo taken at the Zuidpier in IJmuiden. Her work was recognized for it...

Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (April 3 to 5)

Amsterdam offers a variety of activities for the weekend of April 3rd through 5th, including local markets, DJ sets, and spring blossom viewing. The city provides options for both those seeking a rela...

Heemstede errs in granting monument status to former post office

The Dutch Council of State ruled that the municipality of Heemstede was careless in its 2022 decision to grant monument status to a former post office on Binnenweg. The municipality has been ordered t...

Enkhuizer Almanac begins new chapter with Arend van den Berg and Bert Wiggers after death of publisher Fransje Jongert: ‘Surprising within predictability’

Following the death of publisher Fransje Jongert, Arend van den Berg and Bert Wiggers have taken over the centuries-old Enkhuizer Almanak. The new successors intend to maintain the traditional content...

Rapper Joey AK (29) remains in jail: conditional release revoked

The Fault in Our Stars author John Green to release new novel after nine years

American author John Green, known for the bestseller The Fault in Our Stars, is set to release his first new novel in nine years. The upcoming book, titled Hollywood, Ending, is the result of several ...

Soy Kroon and Thomas Cammaert bring the resistance to the theater: ‘It is absolutely not a romantic story’

Attention to Ali B case triggers trauma for other sexual assault victims

The high-profile legal appeal of Dutch celebrity Ali B is causing significant emotional distress for victims of other sexual offenses. Media coverage of the case is reportedly triggering past traumas ...

Parool articles on parking management abuses and the death of Lisa from Abcoude nominated for De Tegel journalism award

Former SBS6 boss Tina Nijkamp: 'TV world has always been a snake pit'

Former SBS6 director Tina Nijkamp described the television industry as a "snake pit" in a recent interview with Nouveau. She noted that the competitive and challenging nature of the TV world has remai...

Record number of Easter baptisms in Catholic churches

Catholic churches in the Diocese of Haarlem-Amsterdam are reporting a record 160 baptisms during this year's Easter celebrations. The increase is particularly significant among young adults who are re...

Alternative Passion in Heemstede: Stations of the Cross through Mary's eyes at Our Lady of the Assumption Church

The OLV Hemelvaartkerk in Heemstede will host an alternative version of 'The Passion' on Holy Saturday. This production recounts the traditional Easter story through the eyes of Mary, repeating a succ...

Cheers to the death penalty!

The text reflects on the tradition of opening champagne bottles during festive occasions like weddings and anniversaries. These moments are characterized as milestones where life is celebrated.