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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 ...

Video | King Charles makes Idris Elba laugh as 'DJ'

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...

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...