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Writer Tommy Wieringa: ‘Anger is my weak spot, I wish I had more patience with other people’

In an interview with Mezza magazine, Dutch author Tommy Wieringa reflects on his personality, including his struggles with anger and his desire for more patience with others. He also discusses his pas...

Vistas, details and whimsical visual rhymes in Heiligers’ graphic cat prints

Micky van de Ven's brain was slower than his sprint and I immediately thought of Koeman: he doesn't like to see this sort of thing

In his weekly column, Henk Spaan evaluates several football figures, including Micky van de Ven, Daniël de Ridder, and Gianluca Prestianni. Spaan critiques Van de Ven's mental processing speed during...

Between Art and Choice with Anke Bakker (Party for the Animals) and Rogier Havelaar (CDA)

Amsterdam party leaders Anke Bakker and Rogier Havelaar participated in the 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' program at the STRAAT Museum to translate their political ideals into street art. The show is part of...

History repeats itself, women are again being denied knowledge, says science censorship curator Eulàlia Gassó Miracle

Curator Eulàlia Gassó Miracle has organized an exhibition exploring censorship in science and the historical exclusion of women from knowledge. The display features centuries-old books and uses atmo...

You can't just polish away the glass ceiling

The article discusses the metaphorical glass ceiling and gender inequality in the context of International Women's Day. It uses a satirical remark about cleaning the glass ceiling to highlight the ong...

Saskia from Castricum reflects on her Winter Full of Love adventure: 'My children were disappointed it didn't work out'

Saskia Leenders from Castricum reflects on her participation in the television show Winter Vol Liefde, where she sought a relationship with Klaas in Austria. Although the connection did not result in ...

Princess Margriet visits Paralympic Winter Games in Italy

Princess Margriet is scheduled to visit the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy next week. Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Sports Minister Mirjam Sterk will also attend the events, according to an announce...

Amsterdam teacher Piet de Boer improved the lives of ‘imbeciles’

Long queues for Harry Styles pop-up store in Amsterdam: ‘I don’t even know her name, but it’s so much fun’

What should plant-based chicken pieces be called? Well-known advertiser makes a suggestion

New regulations have banned terms like 'vegetarian chicken pieces' and 'vegetarian bacon', requiring meat substitute manufacturers to find alternative product names. A famous Dutch advertiser, known f...

Massive queue on Looiersgracht for Harry Styles pop-up store

Hundreds of fans gathered on the Looiersgracht in Amsterdam for the opening of a Harry Styles pop-up store celebrating his new album release. The store sells exclusive merchandise and CDs and will rem...

Huge line in central Amsterdam for Harry Styles pop-up store

Hundreds of fans gathered at a pop-up store in Amsterdam's Looiersgracht to purchase merchandise and music following the release of Harry Styles' new album. The store's opening precedes the singer's t...

Will there be a Heemskerk flag in the council chamber? If it’s up to Tobias Nijboer, yes. ‘It is a sympathetic proposal’

Tobias Nijboer of the local party Heemskerk Lokaal has proposed hanging the municipal flag in the council chamber to better represent local pride. The initiative comes after the municipality distribut...

Well-attended Beverwijk Christmas market to become annual event, municipality seeks permanent budget

The Beverwijk city council intends to turn its successful Christmas market into an annual event starting after the 2025 edition. Local authorities are currently investigating the allocation of a struc...

Study: Significant inequality between women and men remains in the city

The 2025 Emancipation Monitor reveals that women in Amsterdam continue to face significant inequalities compared to men, including lower economic independence and higher rates of street harassment. De...

Philosopher Jacqueline Duurland at Badhuis Leidsebuurt

The Badhuis in the Leidsebuurt will host philosopher Jacqueline Duurland and a singer-songwriter this Sunday afternoon to celebrate International Women's Day. The event offers a cultural program for t...

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood to Paradiso in September

The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood will perform a concert at Paradiso in Amsterdam on Monday, September 7. The event marks the artist's upcoming visit to the Netherlands.

Rapper Yukkie B. (1969-2026) was a fixture in the Amsterdam rap scene for years

Paradiso tickets have never been as expensive as for this rock 'n' roll legend

Son of Norwegian Crown Princess admits to choking ex

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, confessed in an Oslo court to attempting to strangle his ex-girlfriend. The confession occurred during a trial in which he faces a t...

Beemster cheese voted world's best: 'Aged, but smooth'

The Dutch cheese Beemster Royaal Grand Cru was named the best cheese in the world at a competition held in Wisconsin, USA. It secured the top title after competing against more than 3,300 other entrie...

Opinions remain divided over plans for Hillegom's Jozefkerk: 'For goodness' sake, just get started'

A public meeting in Hillegom regarding redevelopment plans for the Jozefkerk drew approximately 150 attendees, who remain sharply divided on the project. The gathering highlighted passionate arguments...

How the ‘three Ms’ are refreshing Max Verstappen's Red Bull: Saying goodbye to the excuse culture

The appointment of Laurent Mekies as team principal eight months ago has triggered a cultural shift at Red Bull Racing, moving the team away from a culture of excuses. As the team prepares for a new e...

Benali brings Ali and Nino to the stage: ‘There is always a war going on somewhere, peace is a luxury’

New artwork and water pump unveiled: Church Square regains historical look

Alderman Roel Beems has officially opened the renovated Church Square in Castricum following a two-month renovation project. The final phase of the project included the unveiling of a new artwork and ...

Tada! Haarlem's first female council members receive portraits in city hall

Mayor Jos Wienen unveiled portraits of Haarlem's first three female council members at the city hall this week. The ceremony honors these prominent historical figures for their significant contributio...

Photographers Lieke and Pim live and work in an old school. ‘For a shoot, the whole team first gathers around the dining table’

Photographers Lieke Heijn and Pim Janswaard live and work in a converted 1910 school building in Wormer, Netherlands. The 320-square-meter space consists of three former classrooms used as both a fami...

Barbara de Loor reaches career peak in the snow of Inzell

This article looks back at the historical world speed skating title won by Barbara de Loor in Inzell, marking it as the highlight of her professional career. The retrospective is part of a weekly seri...

Marco Borsato heard much more often on radio since acquittal in sexual offense case

Following his acquittal in a sex crimes case on December 4, music by Marco Borsato is being played 2.6 times more frequently on Dutch radio stations. An analysis by SoundAware shows a significant rise...