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465,000 viewers for first RENZE broadcast, Eva draws 840,000 viewers

Renze Klamer has launched his new talk show RENZE on RTL 4, which debuted with 465,000 viewers. Meanwhile, the program Eva on NPO 1 reached 840,000 viewers, as both shows compete for audiences at diff...

Doja Cat struggled with alcohol and drugs: 'But I was never an alcoholic'

Doja Cat has publicly discussed her past struggles with alcohol and cocaine use, emphasizing the negative impact these substances had on her mental health. The artist, who has previously shared her di...

Walking and viewing art in the Amsterdam Forest

Visitors to the Amsterdamse Bos can enjoy seven outdoor art installations this autumn. These works are designed to provide a new perspective on the surrounding natural environment.

Editor-in-chief Joost Niemöller leaves ON! due to 'difference of opinion'

Joost Niemöller has resigned as editor-in-chief of the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland following a controversial segment in which he praised aspects of Adolf Hitler. The broadcaster removed the foota...

28-time German international top candidate to strengthen Ajax defense; replacement for Godts also nearly signed

Ajax is nearing deals to sign German defender Thilo Kehrer on loan from AS Monaco and Ivorian winger Simon Adingra from Sunderland. The club aims to strengthen their defensive lineup and secure a repl...

Donny Roelvink refused to apologize: why shouldn't he be allowed to think his wife has no business with a male trainer?

Renze Klamer returned to television with a talk show that featured a tense discussion with influencer Donny Roelvink. The interview focused on Roelvink's controversial podcast comments regarding gende...

Newspapers respond to investigation into AI opinion pieces: 'Uncomfortable feeling'

An investigation found that over 100 opinion pieces submitted to major Dutch newspapers between late July and late August were partially or fully written using artificial intelligence. Editors at the ...

Efteling to open renovated Raveleijn area on December 1

Efteling will reopen its renovated Raveleijn area on December 1 following a 20 million euro project that includes a new show developed with Puy du Fou. The expansion also adds a new ride called Ravenr...

Ajax fan severely beaten after trying to retrieve stolen scarf, police release footage

An Ajax fan suffered a concussion and facial injuries after being violently assaulted by two men who stole his promotional scarf near the Johan Cruijff Arena in January. Police have released security ...

Former gang member 'Keffe D' found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac

Former gang member Keffe D has been convicted of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. The jury based their decision largely on Davis's own admissions in his memoirs, reje...

Art against Kremlin propaganda: Nobel laureate Elena Zhemkova speaks at De Balie on resisting Russian historical revisionism

Elena Zhemkova, co-founder of the Russian human rights organization Memorial, discussed the fight against state-sponsored historical revisionism at De Balie in Amsterdam. The talk was part of the Arti...

Amsterdam has gone completely overboard with the number of trash cans

The author argues that Amsterdam has installed an excessive number of public trash cans, which frequently overflow and contribute to the city's litter problem. He suggests that removing most of these ...

The Tromm family shop returns to the Overtoom as an official Brompton Junction: No one thinks, look at that show-off on a folding bike

The Tromm family has re-established their bicycle shop on the Overtoom as an official Brompton Junction after a nine-year hiatus. The family, which has been in the cycling business since 1931, began s...

Dolly Parton festival coming to Nashville and London next year

A festival celebrating the life and career of the late country legend Dolly Parton will be held in Nashville and London in 2027. The event, which fulfills the artist's personal wishes for a celebrator...

'Above force 5, you just shouldn't do it': gardener Marleen Purmer maintains the 370 planters of the soaring Valley building on the Zuidas

Gardener Marleen Purmer travels to the Zuidas in Amsterdam twice a week to maintain 370 planters located one hundred meters up the Valley building. She uses specialized safety ropes to tend to the gre...

New tram stops for line 26, now extends to Strandeiland

Tram line 26 in Amsterdam has extended its route by two kilometers to serve new stops in the IJburg and Strandeiland areas. Despite previous delays caused by infrastructure issues, the extension is no...

Ajax midfielder Youri Regeer joins German club on loan

Ajax midfielder Youri Regeer has joined German club Werder Bremen on loan with an option to buy. The move comes as Ajax brings in new players, including Sofyan Amrabat, while also sending forward Mahe...

Cor de Bie's (76) apartment in De Pijp is full of French flair: 'I spend three days in the kitchen for my French onion soup'

Cor de Bie, a 76-year-old Amsterdam resident, has transformed his De Pijp apartment to reflect his passion for French culture. He frequently prepares elaborate French meals for guests and enjoys watch...

Party for the Animals Haarlem holds nature walk near Spaarndam

The Haarlem chapter of the Party for the Animals is hosting a guided nature walk through the Land van Gruijters on September 27. Participants will explore the local ecosystem with a guide, and registr...

First NCRV television announcer Tanja Koen (100) has died

Tanja Koen, the first television announcer for the Dutch broadcaster NCRV, has died at the age of 100. She became a pioneering figure in early Dutch television history, presenting various programs and...

PS column ‘In one word’ as exhibition at OBA Oosterdok and on television: ‘Dutch is so practical, but also poetic’

Filmmaker Nafiss Nia has compiled 26 portraits of Amsterdammers discussing their initial experiences with the Dutch language for her column In one word. These interviews will be featured in an exhibit...

The real-life soap called 'number 6' continues at Ajax

TikTokker (43) suspected of CS stabbing to appear in court tomorrow

A 43-year-old TikTok influencer known as Superhuman Unchained is set to appear in court following a stabbing incident at Amsterdam Central station on Saturday. The altercation broke out during a lives...

Van Erven Dorens eats humble pie after row with Klamer: 'I'm a hot-headed little man'

Beau van Erven Dorens and Renze Klamer have reconciled following a professional dispute over the cancellation of their talk show, RTL Tonight. After a period of public tension, Van Erven Dorens has ex...

Three Peter Gillis holiday parks forced up for sale

Three holiday parks owned by Peter Gillis have been placed for forced public auction after he defaulted on a 20 million euro loan provided by businessman Marc van Rooi. Gillis's legal team is attempti...

Second-hand bookstore Sterre der Zee can stay in Amsterdam-West and reopens in new form after renovation

The iconic second-hand bookstore Sterre der Zee will remain at its familiar location in Amsterdam-West following a new lease agreement with Stadgenoot. After an extensive building renovation, the book...

Review: Kobekina’s performance of the slightly dated Elgar fared less well live at the Concertgebouw

Cellist Anastasia Kobekina performed Elgar’s Cello Concerto at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, accompanied by the Residentie Orkest and conductor Kerem Hasan. While Kobekina is known for her high en...

Ferries to operate longer and more frequently from September 1

Starting September 1, the ferry services in Amsterdam will operate more frequently and for extended hours. Detailed information regarding the schedule changes for each specific connection is provided ...

Marius Borg Høiby permitted to attend King Harald's funeral

Marius Borg Høiby will attend the funeral of King Harald on September 9th following the monarch's death at age 89. Borg Høiby is currently appealing a four-year prison sentence for assault and rape,...

Amstel Hotel opens doors during Open Monument Day

The historic Amstel Hotel in Amsterdam is opening its doors to the public for the 40th edition of Open Monument Day on September 12 and 13. Former concierge Aad van den Berg will offer visitors a uniq...