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Princess Amalia on working visit to Amsterdam: From Café 't Mandje to Van der Pek community center

Céline Dion releases first new single in seven years

Céline Dion has released a new French-language single titled "Dansons" on her social media platforms. This marks the Canadian singer's first piece of new music since the release of her album "Courage...

Circus Amalia parades through the city again: crowding for photos on the Zeedijk

Princess Amalia continued her introductory tour of Amsterdam with visits to the Red Light District, Zeedijk, and Warmoesstraat. Accompanied by Mayor Femke Halsema, the princess visited local businesse...

Rapper Ye's Poland concert cancelled after UK and France cancellations

Rapper Ye's concert scheduled for mid-June in Poland has been canceled, according to management at the Slaski stadium. This follows previous cancellations in France and the United Kingdom, the latter ...

Haarlem band Cocobolo pays tribute to surf music with special EP: 'None of the three of us can sing'

The Haarlem-based band Cocobolo is releasing a new EP titled 'Shooting From The Hip' as a tribute to 1960s surf music. The record features previously unreleased tracks and is being launched specifical...

Koen’s meatball shop on Kinkerstraat is popular on TikTok: ‘People are coming to Amsterdam specifically’

Meat The Balls, a sandwich shop located on Kinkerstraat in Amsterdam's Oud-West, has become a viral sensation on TikTok for its international take on the traditional Dutch meatball. The popularity of ...

Gunay Burger in the Bijlmer oddly enough isn't known for its burgers

Chantal Janzen has been on the cover of her own magazine for ten years

The Art Zoo Museum feels like an eccentric scientist's cabinet of curiosities

Beverwijk raid book to be translated into German

The historical book 'Oorlog voorbij het Graf,' which details the WWII-era raid in Beverwijk, is being translated into German for publication. The announcement was made by the chairperson of the Zösch...

Pope's Mass in Cameroon draws 120,000 faithful

Pope Leo led a mass in Cameroon attended by approximately 120,000 people, marking the largest gathering of his current tour of Africa. The Vatican confirmed the record turnout as the Pope continues hi...

Caro announces new album: 'It's about accepting every part of me'

Dutch singer Caro has announced her new solo album, Returning to Innocence, which is set to be released this autumn. The announcement follows the Friday debut of her latest single, Greatness.

De Achterklap Podcast | Marco's TV comeback divides and Gillis denies biting

Marco Borsato made his first television appearance since his legal case began, resulting in divided public opinion. Additionally, reality television star Peter Gillis recently appeared in court twice ...

Ronald Bartlema (1959 - 2026), Haarlems Dagblad culinary critic and Jeugdjournaal head, dies

Ronald Bartlema, the chief of NOS Jeugdjournaal and a culinary critic for Haarlems Dagblad, passed away at his home on April 15. He died peacefully surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy in...

Relative of Anne Frank creates YouTube series about her life: Important to keep telling the story

Leyb Elias, a relative of Anne Frank, has partnered with the Anne Frank House to launch an eight-part YouTube documentary series titled 'Anne Frank was here.' The series follows Elias to significant l...

Video | Ridley Scott presents post-apocalyptic thriller: watch the trailer

Kim Kötter embraced HIV patients like a reincarnation of Lady Di, but she didn't forget her own webshop

Princess Amalia beams at photo call on bridge in heart of busy Amsterdam

Princess Amalia posed for the press during a scheduled photo session on a bridge in the center of Amsterdam. The 22-year-old royal participated in the event amidst the city's usual busy atmosphere.

King’s Day in Amsterdam? What you need to know about public transport and ferries (and where to avoid)

Public transport and ferry services in Amsterdam will implement route changes and special schedules during King's Night and King's Day celebrations. These measures aim to manage large crowds and help ...

Soundos El Ahmadi lost 35kg after pregnancy: 'Had to learn to walk again'

Dutch comedian Soundos El Ahmadi shared that she lost 35 kilograms gained during her last pregnancy, a process that took two years to complete. In an interview with &C magazine, the 44-year-old descri...

DJ and singers at the Old Pump: Hillegom welcomes flower parade with ‘Pomp and Splendor’ event

The town of Hillegom will celebrate the upcoming flower parade with a local event called 'Pomp en Pracht' at the Oude Pomp square this Saturday. The festivities will feature live music performances by...

Reserving a piece of sidewalk for King's Day is not cool

The article presents a weekly poll asking for public opinion on the practice of reserving sidewalk space for King's Day flea markets. Readers are invited to share whether they find pre-marking spots t...

Mauritshuis: Bredius heirs' lawsuit hits us to the core

The heirs of former director Abraham Bredius have filed a lawsuit against the Mauritshuis museum regarding the permanent display of a 25-piece art collection bequeathed to the institution. While Bredi...

Bram and Esra from B&B Vol Liefde are getting married

Bram and Esra, former participants of the third season of the Dutch reality show B&B Vol liefde, have announced their engagement. The couple shared the news that they are getting married via a post on...

Harry Styles could stand in Ajax's way: search for alternative venue for European play-offs

Ajax is forced to search for an alternative venue for its potential European play-off matches because the Johan Cruijff Arena is unavailable due to ten scheduled Harry Styles concerts. The club is cur...

Visitors head to NDSM drive-in cinema for the vibe: ‘Just like in American movies’

'That's bold,' thinks Jesper Rasch. But he doesn't know what 'chasse patate' means in Chinese either

Cyclist Jesper Rasch has left his long-time Dutch team in North Holland to join an international squad, marking a major shift in his career and culture. He describes moving away from familiar traditio...

Thin mattress, 40-degree heat and rice for breakfast: how new columnist Jesper Rasch (28) is discovering Chinese cycling life

Dutch cyclist Jesper Rasch has joined the China Anta-Mentech Cycling Team as a sprinter and mentor for local riders. Rasch, who hails from Zandvoort, will share his monthly experiences of racing and a...

Video | New Beste Zangers contestants announce themselves by rapping

Yves Berendse and Jeangu Macrooy in new season of Beste Zangers

AVROTROS has announced that Yves Berendse and Jeangu Macrooy will participate in the nineteenth season of the popular music program 'Beste Zangers'. The new series is scheduled to be broadcast later t...