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Makers Festival Aangaan comes to Fort Penningsveer this Sunday: ‘It is important for young creative makers to have places to gather’

The 'Aangaan' makers festival will take place this Sunday at Fort Penningsveer, concluding an artist-in-residence program for young creators from the Haarlemmermeer region. The free, sensory event pro...

Free entry to the Heineken Experience? Only if you're lucky (and enter our giveaway)

All free tickets for the Heineken Experience open day on Friday, May 29, have already been distributed. Due to high demand, the complimentary passes for the Amsterdam-based attraction were claimed qui...

With pioneers to new graffiti exhibition: ‘For good spray cans we went to Uncle Henk at Waterlooplein’

Harry Styles portrait at Johan Cruijff Arena: "Ajax legends will also be on the pillars"

A large portrait of singer Harry Styles was unveiled at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam ahead of his ten-concert run at the venue. The artwork is the first in a series that will eventually includ...

Portrait of Harry Styles at Johan Cruijff Arena: Ajax legends will also be on the pillars

A large portrait of singer Harry Styles was unveiled at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam to mark the start of his ten-concert residency. The artwork is the first in a series of murals for the stad...

Coach García certain Ajax will be champions next season

Ajax coach Óscar García expressed confidence that his team will win the Dutch league title next season. He made these remarks during an interview with ESPN just days before the club's final match of...

Ajax scouting department feels not taken seriously by Jordi Cruijff

De Achterklap Podcast | Eurovision doesn't miss us and Niall open about Liam's death

The latest episode of the De Achterklap podcast features reporting on the atmosphere at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. It also discusses singer Niall Horan speaking about his private life and ...

Netflix making documentary about host Nick Cannon and his twelve children

Netflix is developing a documentary series about American presenter and actor Nick Cannon, focusing on his life as a father. The series will explore Cannon's experiences raising his twelve children wi...

From Chernobyl music to light installations: what to see in Amsterdam this summer

Jazz and La Voz Humana at 't Mosterdzaadje concert hall in Santpoort-Noord

Concert hall ’t Mosterdzaadje in Santpoort-Noord will host its final concerts of the season this coming weekend. The scheduled performances include a jazz concert and a production of La Voz Humana.

Dozens of Harry Styles fans already queuing for Saturday night: ‘Chatting with people from all over the world’

Belgium to World Cup without Ajax's Godts

Ajax winger Mika Godts has been excluded from the Belgian national team squad for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Head coach Rudi Garcia announced the final roster on ...

Italian food as cultural heritage: taste authentic cuisine in the East

Erben Wennemars quits as NOS analyst for son Joep's career

Former speed skater Erben Wennemars is stepping down as an analyst for the Dutch broadcaster NOS after 17 years. He made the decision to avoid a conflict of interest as his son, Joep Wennemars, pursue...

As free as Ramses: new talents learn to write in the spirit of Shaffy

Influencer Marijn Kuipers makes documentary about years-long struggle with bulimia

Dutch influencer Marijn Kuipers is producing a documentary about her long-term battle with bulimia. The 26-year-old hopes that by sharing her personal struggle, she can help others facing similar issu...

Tamara van Esch: Looking from the future at the here and now

Tamara van Esch adopts a 200-year-old alter ego from the year 2045 in her project 'Gracie'. Through this perspective, she reflects on current societal issues and past mistakes to offer a look at the p...

After a week of Eurovision, it’s clear: no one is impressed by the Dutch boycott

Criticized anti-bird nets at Rijksmuseum to be removed: "Breeding season well advanced"

The Rijksmuseum is removing controversial anti-bird nets from trees in Amsterdam's Carel Willinkplantsoen after several birds became trapped in the mesh. While the nets were intended to prevent nestin...

City pass in Haarlemmermeer can simplify and improve low-income policy. External agency: 'Lowers barriers for sports, culture and social activities'

A report by consultancy Medialect suggests that introducing a city pass for low-income residents in Haarlemmermeer would effectively simplify the municipality's social welfare policies. The study indi...

Almost fifty years among shelter cats: veterinarian Piet (75) has no plans to retire yet

Piet Sons, a 75-year-old veterinarian, continues to perform weekly surgeries at Dierenopvang Amsterdam after nearly fifty years of service at the shelter. Having started his career immediately after u...

Ten years of Karavaan: On freedom, progress and the fear of change

Karavaan is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a large-scale musical theater production exploring themes of freedom, progress, and the fear of change. The performance focuses on the historic and o...

Tradition of auctioning the first barrel of herring must be preserved

The article invites readers to participate in a poll regarding whether the traditional auction of the first barrel of herring should be preserved. It encourages public engagement to gather opinions on...

Winfred has a house used only for art and baking bread: 'It’s a man cave that got out of hand'

Winfred de Nijs, a retired construction company director, uses a house in Schoorldam as a dedicated space for baking bread and displaying his art collection. He describes the residence as an "out-of-c...

Rapper Drake surprises fans by releasing three albums at once

Canadian rapper Drake released three albums simultaneously on Friday, including the previously announced project ICEMAN. The release also featured two surprise albums titled HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOR ...

Politics on the Amstel: Who is to blame for the cancelled festival and these names are circulating for alderman

Amsterdam's Music On festival was cancelled after the municipality withdrew its permit over safety concerns, sparking debate regarding accountability among local officials. Journalists also discussed ...

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Author Annie M.G. Schmidt remains very much alive through her work even after her death

The upcoming Annie M.G. Schmidt Week celebrates the legacy of the late Dutch author through events at schools, libraries, and theaters around her birthday. These activities aim to keep her literary wo...

Designer Marco Kroes (1963-2026) left his mark on the newspaper for 41 years

Long-time newspaper designer Marco Kroes has passed away at the age of 62, just weeks after receiving a terminal diagnosis. Kroes, who lived in the Zaanstreek region, spent 41 years shaping the visual...