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Wu-Tang rappers are back in Amsterdam: "What was that one coffeeshop called, De Dampkring?"

Members of the Wu-Tang Clan, including Ghostface Killah and Street Life, held a signing session at the Concerto record store in Amsterdam ahead of their concert at the Ziggo Dome. The rappers met with...

Information meeting at Villa Flora about plans for Hillegom's Jozefkerk

An information meeting regarding the future plans for the Jozefkerk in Hillegom will take place at Villa Flora on Wednesday, March 4th. The event is open to the public and aims to provide updates on t...

Farewell to the warm heart of Overveen: Ineke Janssen leaves as owner of Primera after nineteen years

Ineke Janssen is stepping down as the owner of the Primera store in Overveen after nineteen years of service. The shop has been a central part of the local community, serving as a hub for residents du...

Review roundup of Bruno Mars' The Romantic: 'Sounds pleasant, but feels empty'

Bruno Mars has released his first solo album in ten years, titled 'The Romantic', which blends soul and latin influences with high production quality. While critics appreciate the album's radio-friend...

In ‘The Imposter’, Orkater dives into the world of a celebrated director facing accusations

Asian comfort food: Labo Chao brings new flavors to Haarlem

Labo Chao, a new Pan-Asian eatery owned by Xiaodong Yeh, has opened in the former location of Bistrobar Indonesia in Haarlem. The menu features diverse Asian flavors with significant Chinese influence...

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Karbonkel temporarily removed from Sound & Vision due to pests

The TV puppet Karbonkel has been temporarily removed from the Beeld & Geluid museum in Hilversum due to a pest infestation. Visible damage to the fur around the puppet's neck prompted a six-week treat...

Vanished: Football club Breesaap played at the highest amateur level in the 1960s

The defunct Dutch football club Breesaap, originally founded by employees of the Hoogovens steelworks, is featured in a series about historical sports organizations. During its peak in the 1960s, the ...

'I just have to see it.' Ria van Roon from Heemskerk writes eight-part magical book series Runenritsen

Heemskerk-based author Ria van Roon has written an eight-part magical book series titled Runenritsen. Drawing inspiration from the Heemskerkerduin forest, she utilizes a visual writing style to create...

Dinosaur painting workshop for children at the Pieter Vermeulen Museum in Driehuis

On Sunday, March 8, the Pieter Vermeulen Museum in Driehuis will host a dinosaur painting workshop for children aged four and up. The event is organized as part of the museum's extended exhibition foc...

I have a fascination with statues: an obsession you can lose yourself in

A crowd in the Iranian city of Dehloran was filmed toppling a statue of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to verified footage from Reuters. The incident highlights a recurring historical pattern where...

Israel bans gatherings for Jewish holiday Purim

Israel has prohibited public gatherings for the Jewish holiday of Purim, which begins on Monday evening, due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. The ban prevents traditional communal readings of the Ta...

The Jacksons to the Netherlands in May

Pub quiz for book lovers at Blokker in Heemstede and Cpunt in Hoofddorp

During Book Week, book lovers can participate in themed pub quizzes at two regional locations. The events will take place on March 11 at Bookstore Blokker in Heemstede and the following day at the lib...

Debut album by Culi from Uitgeest released: Every single has a music video.

Pop artist Culi, also known as Philip Kniese from Uitgeest, has released his debut album titled 'WHERE_SHADOWS_DON’T_EXIST_'. The project took two years to complete and includes music videos for eve...

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Rapper Yukkie B dies at 56

Dutch rapper Yukkie B has passed away at the age of 56 following a battle with kidney cancer. His death on Sunday was announced by his former partner on Monday.

Minima Velsen collects croissants, Easter eggs and sandwich fillings to provide families with a nice Easter lunch

Minima Velsen is collecting donations to provide a special Easter brunch for approximately thirty families in need. Organizers Merel Hobbelen and Laura Tettelaar, who provide support throughout the ye...

'The creative process is just as important as the result': everyone can participate in this exhibition at Nieuwe Vide

Artists Jeannette Slütter and Harriet Rose Morley are presenting the exhibition Supporting Acts at the Nieuwe Vide art space, which focuses on the creative process and collaboration. The project invi...

Rijksmuseum discovers new Rembrandt after two years of research

The Rijksmuseum has officially identified the 1633 painting 'The Vision of Zacharias in the Temple' as an authentic work by Rembrandt. The confirmation comes after two years of intensive scientific re...

We thought we really knew Connor Storrie, but it turned out to be a parasocial relationship

Journalist Senna Brammer discusses the phenomenon of parasocial relationships using the example of actor Connor Storrie. The article explores how audiences can feel a misleading sense of personal conn...

Son Mieux plays new album four times in 24 hours upon release

The Hague-based band Son Mieux will perform four special shows within a 24-hour period to celebrate the release of their new album, "24 Hours." The events are scheduled for April 10 and 11 at De Weste...

Orange on top in Flanders. It was so then, and it is now. And back then, there was something with Iran too.

The professional cycling season has unofficially commenced with a race in Flanders, opting for the wet Belgian landscape over warmer climates like Portugal or the desert. The event highlights a tradit...

Nicolaas Veul makes new show in Hungary: 'Overwhelmed by reactions'

Nicolaas Veul traveled to Hungary for the new program Hotline Hongarije to investigate daily life under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Following a call to the local population, the filmmaker was overwh...

Bull testicles and a goose heart: the Fomo show men go on a culinary tour

It’s raining Dutch records, thanks to spikes and Bicarb, but above all: ‘All successes are inspiring’

Dutch athletes have broken numerous national records during the first two months of the year, showcasing significant improvements in performance across various disciplines. At the Dutch Indoor Champio...

Admire famous masterpieces without visiting a museum at Viva Zorggroep

Viva Zorggroep and MuseumPlusBus are bringing an exhibition of eight replicas of famous masterpieces to nursing homes for elderly residents who cannot visit museums independently. The initiative featu...

Is there a punching bag in the rage room? Are there dishes ready to be smashed?

The WTA tournament in Austin has introduced a 'rage room' to allow tennis players to vent their frustration after losing matches. This marks the first time such a facility, where players can hit punch...

Donor clubs: More diverse donor pool needed to combat inequality of opportunity

The Dutch Transplantation Foundation, Sanquin, and Matchis have joined forces to address the lack of diversity in blood, stem cell, and organ donor registries. Because medical matches are more likely ...