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Nienke van den Berg plays a leading role in television, but hidden behind the scenes: 'I got a 10 and thought, oh, I can do this'

Nienke van den Berg, a singer from Uitgeest, has been working behind the scenes as a vocal coach for the television show The Masked Singer since 2021. Although she initially dreamed of being a perform...

First Dates gets a new version with beach club on NPO Start

The Dutch dating program First Dates is launching a new spin-off titled First Dates Beach Club on NPO Start in 2027. Broadcaster BNNVARA announced that the new version will replace the traditional res...

Aisha Dutrieux returns to where her father came from

Aisha Dutrieux reflects on her family's connection to Indonesia as her father returns to his birthplace of Jakarta with his granddaughter. She describes the profound sense of belonging she and her dau...

BNNVARA journalist arrested by Israel while reporting on Gaza aid flotilla

Dutch journalist Gijs Sanders was detained by Israeli forces while reporting on the Global Sumud Flotilla aid mission to Gaza. BNNVARA and De Marker confirmed the arrest of their colleague, who was do...

Can a religious pharmacist refuse the morning-after pill? No, says Minister Hermans

Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans stated that a pharmacist in Nieuwegein is violating regulations by refusing to provide contraceptives based on religious beliefs. She emphasized that pharmacists h...

Ajax tickets for play-off against FC Groningen in Volendam almost sold out

Tickets for the European football play-off between Ajax and FC Groningen at the Kras Stadium in Volendam are nearly sold out. The match was moved from Amsterdam because the Johan Cruijff Arena is host...

Review: Toneelgroep Maastricht turns Uncle Vanya into a masterful play about human failing and failed lives

Triple Threat receives 50,000 euros for football program in Schalkwijk: 'There is faith in youth from neighborhoods like ours'

The youth organization Triple Threat has received a €50,000 donation to support its new football program in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem. Founder Okrah Donkor expressed gratitude for the fundi...

Noordwijk VVD alderman Pim van Strien new chairman of Bevrijdingspop, Bernt Schneiders to step down

Pim van Strien, an alderman from Noordwijk, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Bevrijdingspop festival, succeeding Bernt Schneiders. The organization announced the appointment this week,...

Leontine Ruiters open to new love: 'Very welcome'

Presenter Leontine Ruiters shared in Ruud de Wild's podcast '30 Minuten Rauw' that she is open to finding a new relationship. The ex-wife of singer Marco Borsato expressed that a new love would be ver...

Hoofddorp art collector auctions decades-old Ans Wortel collection: All proceeds go to charity

Boudewijn Hiltermann is auctioning a large portion of his extensive Ans Wortel art collection, which he has been building since the 1970s. The proceeds from the auction will be donated to Médecins Sa...

Jackson Pollock painting fetches $181 million at auction

A painting by American artist Jackson Pollock was sold for $181 million at an auction in New York on Monday. This significant sale ranks as one of the most expensive prices ever paid for an artwork at...

IKEA introduces lingonberry-flavored Swedish meatball lollipop

IKEA is releasing a limited-edition Swedish meatball-flavored lollipop with lingonberry after a positive response to what began as an April Fool's joke. The unique candy will be distributed as a one-t...

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Danish Queen Margrethe discharged from hospital after heart complaints

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been discharged from the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen after being treated for heart problems. The 86-year-old monarch is now returning to Fredensborg Palace following he...

Karaoke, breathing speakers and 18+ nudes: This is Amsterdam's contribution to This Art Fair on Fort Island IJmuiden

It’s hard to stay positive at Ajax, and goalkeeper Paes isn’t helping

Going on vacation is hard work, as I discovered in the online queue for the Colosseum

The author describes their habit of using detailed lists and spreadsheets to organize all aspects of life, including work and personal finances. This meticulous planning extends to vacations, where ta...

FC Groningen fans welcome in Volendam for play-off match against Ajax after all

Shanna Slaap and Samir Hassan to star in 101 Dalmatians musical this autumn

Shanna Slaap and Samir Hassan will star as the lead characters Daniëlle and Tom in the upcoming musical production of 101 Dalmatians. Based on the classic animated film, the show is scheduled to prem...

One man's trash is another man's treasure

During the Week Without Waste, residents and organizations are showcasing creative ways to reuse and repair items that would otherwise be thrown away. The initiative encourages giving products like fu...

Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam from May 18 to 22

This article provides a guide to various events and activities happening in Amsterdam from May 18 to May 22. It highlights a range of things to do in the Dutch capital throughout the upcoming week.

325-year-old Stokman Duck Decoy in Vijfhuizen is living family heritage: ‘You can still feel the past here’

The Eendenkooi Stokman in Vijfhuizen is celebrating its 325th anniversary as a preserved piece of family heritage and nature. Located just two kilometers from Schiphol Airport, the site offers guided ...

Roel van Velzen learned to cope better with emotions after losing his father

Dutch singer Roel van Velzen shared that he learned to better manage his emotions following the death of his father and his divorce. Since that period, he has focused more on self-reflection and under...

Wouter Laumans on Swatch watch hype: ‘It has turned into a total mess worldwide’

Travel back in time: these bunkers near Haarlem to open soon

During the upcoming Bunkerdag event, historic World War II bunkers located near Haarlem and across the Netherlands will open their doors to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore th...

Frederik Brom and Ricky Koole to star in theater show Huisgenoten

Actors Frederik Brom and Ricky Koole will star in the upcoming theater production Huisgenoten starting next year. The play follows a divorced couple forced to continue living together due to the housi...

Amsterdam police sound alarm as WhatsApp ‘girls' houses’ attract thousands of strangers: ‘Anyone can watch’

Amsterdam police are warning about public WhatsApp channels known as 'meidenhuizen' where teenage girls share private photos and personal data. Youth officer Mahasin highlights the danger of thousands...

Men wanted: Take It Easy choir faces severe shortage. 'The three of us have to work incredibly hard,' says bass Ed

The Haarlem-based pop and musical choir Take It Easy is facing a severe shortage of male members, with only three basses currently in the ensemble. Chairperson Anneke Groen expressed the need for more...