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Prosecutors seek 7 months in prison and restraining order against rapper Kempi

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a seven-month prison sentence and a three-year contact ban against rapper Kempi, whose real name is Jerrely Slijger. He appeared in a court in The Hag...

Black Snow exhibition about Tata Steel now on display at Verwey Museum Haarlem

The exhibition 'Black Snow' by photographer Harm van de Poel is currently on display at the Verwey Museum Haarlem. The collection features powerful images illustrating life in the area surrounding the...

DJ Jan (80): 'As soon as the feet start moving, I know it’s going well'

Jan van der Wiele, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, has dedicated his life to music and has worked as a DJ since the 1990s. He continues to perform, gauging the success of his sets by watchi...

Wienen unveils Haarlem painting in Corso Collection and promises flower parade will continue to visit the city

Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen unveiled a new painting for the Corso Collection, emphasizing the city's historical role as the birthplace of Dutch bulb cultivation. He confirmed that Haarlem will remain the...

Sand excavations and canals in the Haarlem region were needed for construction in Amsterdam

Historical sand excavations and canals in the Haarlem region provided necessary building materials for the expansion of Amsterdam. Former Haarlem mayor Johan Gijssen van Blanckeroort is remembered tod...

Voting in an old sawmill or a church: These unique Amsterdam polling stations you don't want to miss

For the municipal elections on March 18, 2026, voters in Amsterdam will have the opportunity to cast their ballots at unique polling stations, including churches, museums, and old sawmills. This initi...

Merel Westrik leaves De Coen & Sander Show: 'She is choosing for herself'

News presenter Merel Westrik is departing from 'De Coen & Sander Show' on the radio station JOE. Her final broadcasts will take place this week as she has decided to step away from the morning program...

Can this TikTok trend really boost your confidence? Expert is skeptical: ‘No miracle cure’

A popular TikTok trend involving mirror affirmations is being evaluated by psychology professor Filip Raes, who warns that it is not a miracle cure for low self-esteem. While the trend suggests that r...

King Felipe acknowledges abuses during Spanish conquests

King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledged the abuses committed during the country's colonial conquests while visiting an exhibition in Madrid on Monday. The monarch's remarks regarding the historical mistr...

Audience walks out of Gover Meit's Belgian try-out: 'It was a social experiment'

Theater maker Gover Meit conducted a try-out performance in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, where half of the audience reportedly walked out mid-show. Known for his absurdist humor, Meit later clarified that t...

Mores reporting center received slightly fewer misconduct reports last year

The number of reports received by Mores, a support center for the Dutch cultural and media sectors, decreased slightly last year to a total of 247 contacts. Among these reports, 170 individuals experi...

Reunion with TV host Hans van Willigenburg brings a warm wave of nostalgia

Winter Paralympics attracted more than 2.3 million viewers

The Paralympic Winter Games in Italy attracted over 2.3 million total viewers on the Dutch television channel NPO 1. The daily NOS evening program covering the sporting event averaged 464,000 viewers ...

Beverwijk sticks to housing plans: Hindu temple must make way. 'Very disappointed with this decision'

The Beverwijk city council has decided to proceed with housing construction on the site of the Arulmigu Sri Arunachaleswarar temple, refusing to sell the property to the Hindu community. Despite the s...

Singer Lizzo writes first children's book: 'Story is about finding your voice'

American singer Lizzo has authored her first children's book, titled 'Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin', inspired by her own journey of learning to play the flute. The book focuses on themes of self-d...

Koert Davidse regrets not speaking at his brother's funeral nearly 40 years ago

Poet Joost Oomen: ‘It is idiotic to say that innovative art is elitist’

'We want people to drop in all day': brasserie Chez Van Rijn serves bistro classics

Kaboom Animation Festival puts women in the spotlight: ‘Every country has its own animation queen’

Final total for 3FM Serious Request over 18.8 million euros

The 3FM Serious Request campaign raised a final total of 18,848,700 euros for the charity Spieren voor Spieren. This updated figure includes an additional 400,000 euros collected after the record-brea...

Elvis tribute band Calling Elvis plays at Biercafé Middeloo in Driehuis

The Elvis tribute band Calling Elvis is scheduled to perform at Biercafé Middeloo in Driehuis on Sunday, March 22. The concert provides an opportunity for fans to enjoy a live tribute to the legendar...

Dublin artists thrive thanks to basic income, is that something for Amsterdam?

Behind the scenes of the Kinderen voor Kinderen King's Games song

Open book club at IJmuiden Library: The Wrath of Abraham

Bibliotheek Velsen will host an open book club at the IJmuiden library on Monday, March 23. The event focuses on the book De Woede van Abraham, which served as the foundation for the musical De Kanaal...

Letschert discusses safety concerns with student rabbi

Minister Rianne Letschert met with student rabbi Yanki Jacobs and Jewish students on Monday to discuss growing safety concerns. The conversation specifically addressed the well-being of Jewish student...

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump libel case

The BBC is seeking to dismiss a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The legal action, initiated late last year, centers on the editing of one of Trump's speeche...

Nielson and ‘Charl Sings Ramses’ at Summer Park. Third headliner to follow this week.

The Summer Park Sessions festival will be held in Park Velserbeek, Velsen-Zuid, from September 4 to 6. Organizers have announced Nielson and 'Charl zingt Ramses' as two of the evening headliners, with...

Heemstede school cancels iftar following outcry over separate entrances for men and women. ‘We want to preserve peace in the neighborhood’

The HBM secondary school in Heemstede cancelled a planned iftar meal following public controversy over a letter sent to parents that included instructions for gender-segregated entrances and dress cod...

Police release footage of two suspects in Jewish school attack

Police have released footage of two suspects involved in an attack near a Jewish school on Zeelandstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid. The incident occurred during the night between Friday and Saturday.

Documentary series on the ecstasy industry gives producers a voice

CANAL+ has released the trailer for a new Dutch documentary series titled "Snoepjes," which features interviews with producers and individuals involved in the ecstasy industry. The series focuses on t...