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Film The Odyssey has spectacular opening weekend with over 230 million in revenue

700m2 painting on Museumplein basketball court: "Place of protest and opinions"

Artist Munir de Vries is creating a 700-square-meter mural on a basketball court at Amsterdam's Museumplein, incorporating themes of resilience and the area's colonial history. The project was chosen ...

These are the eight new participants of B&B Vol liefde

RTL has launched a new season of the dating show B&B Vol liefde, featuring eight new participants. Episodes of the series will air four times a week throughout the summer.

Morocco to leverage next World Cup to boost tourism industry

Morocco is preparing for its role as one of the three host nations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The country aims to use the tournament to significantly expand and boost its national tourism industry.

BZV's Roel and Simone welcome son: 'Received first wooden clogs'

Roel and Simone, who appeared on the latest season of the Dutch show Boer zoekt Vrouw, have welcomed their son, Rein, born via cesarean section on July 6. The couple expressed their joy, with Roel sta...

Spanish fans celebrate as country dethrones reigning world champion

Spain secured its second World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a tense final decided by an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres. Hundreds of enthusiastic fans gathered in Amsterdam to watch t...

New radio station TalkRadio reads news 24 hours a day using AI

The new radio station TalkRadio, launched on Monday, provides 24-hour news coverage using artificial intelligence-generated voices. Creator Richard Otto developed the station to fill a gap in the mark...

Timed: The World Cup final halftime lasted 27 minutes and 23 seconds

PAAZ director De Clercq leaves DAFF following criticism of the Kalveren voting procedure

Director Anne de Clercq has resigned from the Dutch Academy for Film (DAFF). She left the organization due to her public criticism regarding the pre-selection process for the Gouden Kalveren film awar...

With the artwork Light Echo you travel through the tunnel to the rhythm of the city

Student Jaël (15): 'People only want to visit my neighborhood in Amsterdam Southeast now that it is being remade for white people'

Muna is now in the World Fashion Centre: 'When there was no thrift store nearby, you saw so much stuff ending up on the street'

A funeral gondola in Venice and a father wanting to return to De Pijp: ten books to look forward to this autumn

Here in Amsterdam you can eat oysters for less than 2.50 euros

Spanish and Argentine fans in Amsterdam prepare for World Cup final: ‘If there is one country that doesn't get rattled, it’s us’

Tens of thousands of Magic card game fans at the RAI: It is a bit nerdy

The international MagicCon festival is taking place this weekend at the RAI in Amsterdam, drawing approximately 20,000 Magic: The Gathering fans from around the world. The event features intense card ...

Weesp now has a Pride boat parade too: "I used to feel like the only gay in the village"

The town of Weesp celebrated its first Pride boat parade, featuring a small procession of boats to promote visibility and acceptance. Organizers from the Rainbow Weesp foundation held the event to ali...

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel

Matty Healy, the lead singer of The 1975, has married model Gabbriette Bechtel. Representatives for the couple confirmed the news following the circulation of wedding photos and videos on social media...

Madonna and Justin Bieber fight for a moment in eleven-minute World Cup show

The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will feature an eleven-minute musical performance by artists including Madonna and Shakira. This show is scheduled to interrupt the match for 25 minutes...

Doesn't that reek of arrogance? Not at all, says Gert Verhulst's self-confident son

Video | Bieber plays shirtless ping pong with Djokovic and shows off basketball skills

Ipswich Town targets Dutch double swoop in goal: Kjell Scherpen could return to Premier League

Ipswich Town is looking to sign two Dutch goalkeepers, Kayne van Oevelen from Volendam and Kjell Scherpen from Union St. Gillis. The Premier League club is actively pursuing both players during the cu...

Multiple people injured by large hailstones at Bad Bunny concert in Milan

Multiple people were injured by large hailstones during a Bad Bunny concert in Milan, Italy. Due to the severe hailstorm, the concert had to be cancelled.

Bronze cross stolen from Wally Tax's grave: 'This is simply grave desecration'

Mystery solved: this is why a 30-meter-high mast is floating in the IJ

A large 30-meter-high mast known as 'De Zenmast' located in the IJ river in Amsterdam has finally been explained to the public. The structure serves as an artistic installation rather than a functiona...

The greenhouse | Humans persist in thinking they are above nature

In his weekly column, climate reporter Jeroen Kraan argues that human interference with nature has become so pervasive that even the natural cycle of day and night is being threatened. He criticizes t...

Comedian Kirsten van Teijn expecting first child

Cabaret artist Kirsten van Teijn has confirmed she is expecting her first child. The baby is due in mid-October, and the 37-year-old performer expressed great happiness regarding the news.

Lead actor Jim Parsons was "not happy" during The Big Bang Theory

Actor Jim Parsons revealed in a recent podcast appearance that he felt unhappy during the height of his fame while starring as Sheldon Cooper in the sitcom The Big Bang Theory.

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested after 38 new charges

British-American influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami following the announcement of 38 new criminal charges against them by the British Public Prosecution Service. The new charge...

Pink banknotes and unity during Pride Haarlem: "Too special to spend"

The third edition of Pride Haarlem featured a large Pride March and community festivities centered around the theme of unity. A unique highlight of the event was the introduction of specially designed...