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This chilling documentary is mandatory viewing for Dutch politicians advocating for new nuclear power plants

Frisian artists take center stage at King's Day concert in Dokkum
The annual King's Day concert will take place on April 22 at Theater Sense in Dokkum, featuring Frisian artists. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will attend the event alongside organizers of t...

Toos & Henk - March 12
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The illustrations are released every Monday through Saturday.

Chef of world-famous restaurant Noma leaves after allegations of violence
René Redzepi, the co-founder and head chef of the world-renowned Michelin-star restaurant Noma, has announced his resignation via Instagram. The departure follows allegations of assault involving the...
These are the hospitality pop-ups in March you need to know about

Pussycat Dolls make comeback as trio with new song
The Pussycat Dolls have announced their official comeback as a trio with the release of a new single titled "Club Song" this Thursday. This marks the group's first musical release since their 2020 tra...
Marilyn Manson opens French fashion show on Women's Day, fashion press reacts with fury

The 5 of… Former Sheer frontman, songwriter and singer Bart van Liemt: ‘New songs for musical photo album’
Former Sheer frontman Bart van Liemt is returning to the stage this spring after a hiatus from the spotlight since 2015. The Haarlem-based musician, known for his 2000s Britpop hits and work with the ...
Circus acrobats teach the gods of Handel's opera a lesson in The Opera Circus
Peak Everything is an energetic rom-com about the climate: ‘We filmed as sustainably as possible’

IJmuiden Fisherman’s Monument contains at least 14 name errors and 20 missing names: ‘It feels as if he never existed,’ says relative
Researcher Jan van Welie has discovered at least fourteen errors and twenty missing names on the IJmuiden Fishermen's Monument. Relatives of the deceased have expressed frustration, noting that these ...

Kate Winslet lands lead role in new Lord of the Rings film
Kate Winslet has been cast in the female lead role for the upcoming film "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," according to Deadline. While her specific character details have not yet been dis...

Podcast 'Dangerous Books' complements Teylers Museum exhibition on recurring censorship
Teylers Museum in Haarlem has launched a new podcast titled 'Gevaarlijke boeken' (Dangerous Books) to complement an exhibition on recurring censorship. Created with podcast maker Dide Vonk, the series...

Drents Museum postpones exhibition due to 'geopolitical tensions'
The Drents Museum has postponed an upcoming exhibition featuring art from New Delhi after the Indian Ministry of Culture blocked the transport of the artworks. The ministry cited current geopolitical ...

Splinter Chabot presents new book Two Princes at Laan in Castricum. 'It’s a real honor that all these people come to my book presentations'
Author Splinter Chabot presented his new book, "Twee Prinsen," at the Laan bookstore in Castricum on Tuesday evening. Despite the work's heavy themes, Chabot connected with the audience through his hu...
Teylers Museum takes a stand against Trump with banned books exhibition
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 13, 14, and 15)
Amsterdam features various weekend activities for March 13-15, including an animation film festival and a market at Museumplein. Additionally, the city offers unique entertainment such as a dance nigh...
From Afghanistan to Haarlem: Faizrahman now serves Afghan dishes in his own restaurant Maimana
Chef Faizrahman Belal has opened Maimana, the first Afghan restaurant in Haarlem, featuring fresh dishes from his native Northern Afghanistan. The restaurant aims to bring the region's known hospitali...
🍸 Everyone’s drinking EsMas: 10 spots for a delicious espresso martini in Amsterdam
International Espresso Martini Day is celebrated on March 15th, highlighting the enduring popularity of the coffee-based cocktail. The article provides a guide to ten locations in Amsterdam where peop...
IJf Blokker (1930-2026) was Barend Servet despite himself

Maarten van Rossem to give theater lecture in IJmuiden
Historian and presenter Maarten van Rossem will perform a theater lecture at the Haventheater in IJmuiden on Friday, March 27. Van Rossem is known for his diverse career as an Americanist, professor e...
Trans women in women's prisons should be possible, says cabinet
The Dutch government will maintain its policy of allowing transgender women to be placed in women's prisons, according to State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen. This decision comes despite reports that ...

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Barbra Streisand to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes for contribution to cinema
Barbra Streisand will be honored with a lifetime achievement Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The award recognizes her extensive career and significant contributions to the film industr...

Fog and activity in the port of Beverwijk. Photographer Jos Hendriks came, saw, and captured it
Dense fog has recently covered the coast of North Holland, creating a scenic atmosphere at the seaport in Beverwijk. Hobby photographer Jos Hendriks captured the unique play of light and activity in t...

Barbra Streisand to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Festival
Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary Palme d'Or for her lifetime achievement at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The 83-year-old artist will be presented with the award on May 23 during the fest...
VERS provides a platform for young filmmakers: ‘As a young creator, you just have to know who a good sound designer is’

Hope returns for Heemskerk event center, Friends of Jansheeren to provide buffer: At first no idea how it all worked
The Jansheeren conference center in Heemskerk has been stabilized by new management nearly a year after facing potential closure. The team is working to secure the facility's future as a central commu...

De Kneet has a better strategy than Zoetemelk and Hinault and wins first Paris-Nice
In 1978, Gerrie Knetemann secured a victory in the Paris-Nice cycling race by outperforming rivals Joop Zoetemelk and Bernard Hinault. This retrospective highlights Knetemann's strategic win on its hi...