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Unknown man 'Lucky' was a regular at Amsterdam soup shop: "We had a bond"

Police are seeking to identify an anonymous man known as 'Lucky' who has been hospitalized for three years following a medical emergency that left him with aphasia. The man, a frequent visitor to a so...

From egg salad sandwiches to yellow curry chips: why we love visiting supermarkets abroad

Many travelers find visiting local supermarkets in foreign countries more engaging than traditional tourist sites. Experts suggest this trend is driven by human curiosity and the desire for novel expe...

Madonna leads MTV Video Music Awards with eleven nominations

Madonna has received eleven nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards, making her the top contender. She is followed closely by Taylor Swift, who has secured nine nominations.

Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer to release book about her in September

Charles Spencer is set to release a book titled 'Zwanenzang. Diana, mijn zus' on September 22. The book offers a personal perspective on the life of his sister, the late Princess Diana.

Actress Phyllida Law (94), mother of Emma Thompson, has died

British actress Phyllida Law has passed away at the age of 94. Over the course of her eight-decade career, she appeared in numerous films, television series, and plays, often working alongside her dau...

These two former police officers have been searching for two years for the identity of ‘Lucky’, the man who can no longer speak after a brain hemorrhage

Godts is gone, so Lang is heading to Ajax – or is it not that simple?

Review: Dressed as Van Gogh, cycling to the tulip fields: Conan O'Brien ticks off mostly clichés in Amsterdam

11 pre-vocational students incorrectly placed in secondary school lottery, OSVO apologizes

Eleven VMBO students in Amsterdam were incorrectly placed during the secondary school matching process due to a technical error in the lottery algorithm. The organization OSVO has apologized for the m...

Katja quietly changes piglet candy shape after 33 years: ‘More contemporary’

After 33 years, the candy brand Katja has quietly updated the shape of its popular pig-shaped sweets. The company confirmed the change, noting that the new design is intended to look more contemporary...

Rapper Ye to perform twice in Russia in October

American rapper Ye is scheduled to perform two concerts in Russia this autumn. The shows will take place on October 10 and 11 at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg.

News media appeal fines for reporting on weight-loss drugs

DPG Media is appealing fines imposed on several newspapers for their reporting on the weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. The media organizations and the Dutch Association of Journalists ...

Ozzy Osbourne's heavy metal festival returns in 2027

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have announced that their heavy metal festival, Ozzfest, will return in 2027. The event is scheduled to take place at the Aston Villa football stadium in Birmingham.

Director Mohammad Rasoulof, who fled Iran, to speak about art and political repression at De Balie on September 4

After Lisa’s murder, many promises were made about safety – reporters Roos van Riel and Tahrim Ramdjan discuss what came of them

Ellie Goulding sues former managers for conflict of interest

Singer Ellie Goulding has filed a lawsuit against her former managers for alleged conflict of interest. She claims she was unaware that the management firm was largely owned by Live Nation, the parent...

Why Vincent van Gogh almost always signed his paintings with his first name – and strikingly often in red

Pub chain bans music and speakerphone calls: 'Customers are going mad'

The British pub chain Wetherspoon has banned the use of phone speakers across its 792 locations. Staff will intervene if customers use speakerphone, citing complaints from other guests about the noise...

Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 21 to 23

This article highlights various free activities and events available in Amsterdam from Friday, August 21, to Sunday, August 23. The guide aims to help residents and visitors plan their weekend schedul...

Frau Holle: duo exhibition by Viviane Sassen and Emmeline de Mooij weaves together nature, humor, nudity and eroticism

Drenched, alert and a little wistful: the busy morning cycle rush hour is back in Amsterdam

Public Prosecution Service demands 80 hours of community service for Mocro Maffia actor Marouane Meftah

The Public Prosecution Service has demanded an 80-hour community service sentence and a one-month suspended prison sentence for actor Marouane Meftah. The Mocro Maffia actor was involved in two violen...

Wladimir Klitschko 'deeply shocked' by death of ex Hayden Panettiere: 'Intense sadness'

Volodymyr Klitschko expressed his deep shock and intense grief on Instagram following the sudden death of his former partner, actress Hayden Panettiere. The couple shares an eleven-year-old daughter.

International youth hockey tournament no longer in Sloten due to sprinkler ban

The World Hockey Youth Tournament has been relocated from Amsterdam to Houten due to a water sprinkling ban, which prevents the proper maintenance of artificial water-based hockey fields. The ban, imp...

Natali Anna and Ruben Brinkman to play Máxima and Willem-Alexander in Máxima sequel

Natali Anna and Ruben Brinkman have been cast as Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander in the third season of the drama series Máxima. The actors described the production as a major adventure.

Cast for new season of drama series Máxima announced: Argentine-American Natali Anna takes over role from Delfina Chaves

Chinese bar offers customers free AI access with a beer

A bar in China is attracting customers by offering free access to the AI platform DeepSeek with the purchase of a drink. This initiative aims to draw visitors by integrating popular AI technology into...

Love? For Wilfred Genee it is apparently just a side hustle, something that tires you out

Identity unknown for three years, police now receive 140 tips about ‘Lucky’

The Amsterdam cold case team has received 140 tips following the release of images identifying an unknown man known as 'Lucky'. The individual's identity has remained a mystery for three years, and au...

Jetten will also be cheering for his fiancé tonight, but not too loudly

Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander share the experience of having Argentine partners, which creates a complex situation during international sports matches against Argentina. This dynamic is current...