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10 years after Max Verstappen's historic victory in Spain: 'They called us crazy, but we silenced everyone'

Friday marks the tenth anniversary of Max Verstappen’s historic first Formula 1 victory at the Circuit de Catalunya during his debut for Red Bull Racing. Helmut Marko, who faced criticism for promot...

A tricycle, old Model T and a steam-powered bicycle: Jan Geel collects and restores it all

Jan Geel collects and restores a diverse range of vintage vehicles, including T-Fords and steam-powered bicycles, at Museum De Baan in Oostwoud. The museum is highlighted as part of a series showcasin...

Susan Visser to make musical debut in 40-45, the Musical starting in September

Susan Visser will make her musical debut in the production 40-45, de Musical starting this September. She will star alongside René van Kooten, Esmée Dekker, and Joep Paddenburg in the production ann...

Van Rossem and Wortelboer talk to each other like grandfather and granddaughter

Actor Dylan Sprouse and model Barbara Palvin expecting first child

Actor Dylan Sprouse and Victoria's Secret model Barbara Palvin have announced they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news through a post on Instagram on Thursday.

American Pie actor Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen split after 18 years of marriage

Actor Jason Biggs and his wife, Jenny Mollen, have separated after eighteen years of marriage. A spokesperson for the couple confirmed the split to People magazine.

Toos & Henk - May 15

Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip, which is published daily from Monday to Saturday. The strip provides a unique and satirical perspective on current events and the latest...

Styles begins record run in ArenA, though the real 'Harry hype' is yet to come

Harry Styles is set to begin a record-breaking series of ten concerts at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam starting this Saturday. Although tens of thousands of fans previously queued for tickets, t...

Review Look For Your Mind!: The Lemon Twigs revive the sixties and seventies

Hanneke (52) and Annemarie (38) arrested during Remembrance Day: ‘Great, arresting people preemptively because you don’t know what they’re going to do’

Traitors imprisoned in KNSM warehouses after the war: sleeping on straw, poor food and riots

‘I knew immediately I was wrong’: the iron bar thrower on the night in 1989 that cost Ajax a year in Europe

Harry and Meghan producing Netflix film about Afghanistan war

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are developing a Netflix film based on the book 'No Way Out: The Searing True Story of Men Under Siege'. The project will adapt the true story of soldiers during the war...

Denmark and Australia through to Eurovision Song Contest final

Denmark and Australia have qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final, where both are considered strong contenders for the win. Malta also progressed to the final with a song written by Dutch son...

Video | These ten acts also qualify for the Eurovision final

Romania, Norway and Bulgaria through to Eurovision Song Contest final

Romania, Norway, and Bulgaria have successfully advanced to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. In contrast, several other competitors, including Azerbaijan and Luxembourg, failed to qualify for...

Gaza chef serves traditional Palestinian dishes at Rolling Kitchens: "Gives strength"

The 18th edition of the Rollende Keukens food festival is currently taking place in Amsterdam's Westerpark, featuring over 80 food trucks and attracting visitors from across the country. Among the ven...

Elly and her choir travel through time for IJmuiden's 150th anniversary: ‘We are covering the period 1876 to 1906’

Elly Entius and her choir are preparing a musical performance to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. The group will focus on the period between 1876 and 1906 as part of a historical journey t...

Pulmonologist Sander de Hosson wants to make death discussable for children: ‘Saying Grandma is a star is confusing’

Pulmonologist Sander de Hosson is advocating for more open and honest conversations about death with both children and adults. In an interview with Mezza magazine, he argues that avoidant metaphors ca...

Special bunkers in IJmuiden open to public during Bunker Day

Bunkerdag will take place on Saturday, May 30th, featuring the opening of two bunkers in IJmuiden to the public. Visitors can explore these historical sites between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM during the eve...

High tide in Zandvoort draws crowds: ‘More buzz and visitors in the village is always good’

The 'Vloed' festival in Zandvoort is attracting numerous visitors with various activities, including orchestral performances and children's entertainment, running through Saturday. Local residents and...

Dorien Keus (43) brings God and people together as Beverwijk’s new minister. ‘My faith is one way to reach God’

Dorien Keus, a 43-year-old from Amstelveen, will be installed as the new pastor for the Protestant Congregation of Beverwijk-Wijk aan Zee this Sunday. This marks her first time serving in the ministry...

Netherlands boycotts Eurovision, but Dutch fans do not

Despite a lack of interest from Dutch television viewers and an official boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest, many fans from the Netherlands have traveled to Vienna for the event. NU.nl interviewed...

Warsaw recognizes same-sex marriage for the first time

The city of Warsaw has officially recognized a same-sex marriage for the first time, involving a couple who wed in another EU country. Jakub Cupriak-Trojan and Mateusz Trojan received their Polish mar...

Video store Club VHS moves to Eye Filmmuseum: ‘A logical match’

Review: Merijn Scholten delivers an often hilarious ode to herd behavior in Lemming

Israel to sue The New York Times over sexual violence article

Israel is suing The New York Times and one of its journalists for defamation following an article published by the newspaper. The legal action stems from allegations that Israeli soldiers, prison guar...

Amsterdam women start playoffs with victory over SCHC

Vandalized statue on Houtplein in Haarlem to be restored: "We won't be defeated"

The 'Hirondelle' sculpture on Houtplein in Haarlem is being repaired after it was intentionally vandalized in mid-April. Stichting de Beeldengalerij and artist Jackie Sleper have launched a crowdfundi...

Chantal Janzen replaces Martijn Krabbé as host of Kopen Zonder Kijken

Chantal Janzen will take over as the presenter for the tenth season of the RTL television program Kopen Zonder Kijken, succeeding Martijn Krabbé. The announcement was made by Krabbé on Instagram and...