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Everything you need to know ahead of Ajax vs Hajduk Split

Ajax will face Hajduk Split while missing several key players such as Bissouma, Adingra, Blind, and Berghuis. Despite these roster setbacks, the team remains focused on their goal of winning trophies ...

Professor sees families no longer keeping vigil for days at a dying relative's bedside: they have to get back to work

Professor Kris Vissers of Radboudumc expresses concern that patients at the end of their lives are too often rushed toward death. He notes that families who are unable to properly say goodbye due to w...

Video | Harry and Meghan in public for the first time since returning to the UK

Prince Harry and Meghan have been spotted in public for the first time since returning to the United Kingdom at the end of August. The couple had been living in the United States since 2020 before the...

Primeur at Artis: injured bird receives first fully 3D-printed beak

A southern ground hornbill at Artis zoo has successfully received the world's first fully 3D-printed prosthetic beak after its original was broken. The collaborative surgical procedure, which utilized...

Harry Styles concerts in Arena caused inflation in the Netherlands to rise

Economists from De Nederlandsche Bank have linked a series of ten concerts by Harry Styles in Amsterdam to a rise in Dutch inflation during May. The high demand from international fans led to a signif...

Rejection of Romee Strijd sparks new debate in the modeling world: ‘I don’t want influencers, I want models’

The rejection of model Romee Strijd has sparked a fresh debate within the fashion industry regarding the growing trend of influencers appearing on runways. Critics and industry professionals are quest...

Floor Jansen leaves metal band Nightwish after thirteen years: 'Difficult decision'

Floor Jansen is leaving the metal band Nightwish after thirteen years to focus entirely on her solo career. The singer, who previously fronted the band After Forever, has announced plans for a new alb...

Diddy sustains head injury in prison fight with drug lord

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was treated for a head injury after fighting with inmate Christopher 'Dudus' Coke at the Fort Dix prison in New Jersey. Both men were placed in solitary confinement following the al...

Video | Ali G confronts rapper Drake at LA premiere: 'He's copying my style'

The comedic character Ali G confronted rapper Drake at a film premiere in Los Angeles, humorously claiming that the musician has been copying his distinctive style. This brief interaction occurred dur...

The éminence grise of criminology laughs in the face of vague ‘undermining’ pundits

Nour’s favorites: ‘I’d actually rather keep this place to myself’

Marketing professional Nour Mens shares seven of her favorite dining and leisure spots in Amsterdam. Her recommendations focus on places with strong Asian influences, cozy atmospheres, and high-qualit...

Maarten van der Weijden finds book about farewell strange: 'Euphoria, but also suffering'

Olympic champion Maarten van der Weijden has released a candid book documenting his past decade, covering his battle with leukemia, his fundraising success, and his challenging swimming endurance even...

Famous farmer Ayoub is getting married: 'Happiest farmer on earth'

Popular farmer and television personality Ayoub has announced his engagement on social media while maintaining the privacy of his partner. Currently living in Morocco where he is establishing his own ...

The fall of the Oostmeijer wall

In 1877, the demolition of houses for a new horse-drawn tram line resulted in the mysterious survival of a single wall. This wall belonged to Meindert Oostmeijer and remained standing even as the rest...

Hilary Swank pregnant with third child: 'This project is coming in December'

Actress Hilary Swank has announced she is pregnant with her third child and expects the baby to arrive in December. She currently shares twins with her husband, Philip Schneider, whom she married in 2...

Dyantha Brooks had panic attacks: 'I was everything I never wanted to be'

Presenter Dyantha Brooks has spoken out about her struggle with panic attacks linked to past traumas, including her father's stroke and witnessing a suicide. Through therapy, she identified inherited ...

YouTube to label AI-generated music for users

YouTube is introducing labels for music tracks that are primarily generated using artificial intelligence to ensure greater transparency for its audience. The new policy, which is already appearing on...

Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco becomes a mother for the second time

Kaley Cuoco and her partner Tom Pelphrey have welcomed their second daughter, named Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. The actress shared the news on social media, marking the addition to a family that...

New unrest surrounding Ajax fans in Split: nearly sixty arrests after overnight confrontations

Nearly sixty people were arrested in Split following violent clashes between Ajax and Hajduk Split supporters ahead of their Conference League match. Prior to the overnight unrest, eighteen Ajax fans ...

Video | Coen from the Coen & Sander Show lands light aircraft solo at Teuge

Coen Swijnenberg from the Coen & Sander Show successfully piloted and landed a small aircraft at Teuge Airport. The flight was a special gift from his co-host, Sander Lantinga, to celebrate the show's...

Elise van der Horst and Hedwiges Maduro split, singer already has a new love

Singer Elise van der Horst and former footballer Hedwiges Maduro have separated after seven years as a couple, ending a relationship that began following twelve years of friendship. Van der Horst conf...

'I am here, but my soul is there': Maila Ahmad travels to the Kurdistan she never knew

Maila Ahmad, director of the Amsterdam Kurdish Film Festival, travels to the various regions of Kurdistan to explore her heritage for her new documentary series. Despite concerns from her parents rega...

Willet-Holthuysen museum exhibition exposes financing of Surinamese plantations

A new exhibition at Huis Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam explores the historical connections between the canal house and the financing of colonial plantations in Suriname. The project reveals how forme...

What Ajax coach Míchel must do in Croatia to get his team back on track

Ajax heads into the start of the Conference League main phase facing multiple tactical and personnel issues. Coach Míchel Sánchez must urgently address these problems to improve the team's performan...

After more than a century, the monumental period room returns to the Herengracht

An art historian has brought a rare 18th-century neoclassical interior back to Amsterdam, where he plans to restore it within his historic canal house. The project is supported by local heritage organ...

Celine Dion gets her own Barbie doll based on 1998 Oscars performance

Mattel has released a limited edition Barbie doll inspired by Céline Dion's iconic 1998 Oscars performance, complete with her signature gown and heart-shaped necklace. This announcement follows the s...

Tense atmosphere after street arson in Noord, riot police deployed

A tense situation unfolded in Amsterdam-Noord after a fire was set in the street and emergency services were obstructed by locals. Police eventually deployed the Mobiele Eenheid to clear the area, all...

NET5 program Buzz cancelled: 'Not the development we had hoped for'

Talpa is canceling the NET5 entertainment program Buzz on October 23 because it failed to achieve satisfactory viewership numbers. Although the show gained traction through short clips on social media...

Jörgen Raymann (60) returns to the theater: 'I no longer have to be that aggrieved man all the time'

Comedian Jörgen Raymann has returned to the theater after a hiatus since 2019 with his new show, Bigi Yari. The 60-year-old artist noted that his perspective has shifted, opting for a milder, more pe...

Linda de Mol happy with restored bond between son and partner Jeroen Rietbergen

Linda de Mol has publicly celebrated the reconciled relationship between her son, Julian Vahle, and her partner, Jeroen Rietbergen. The couple, who reunited in 2024 after a split in 2022, were recentl...