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Koos Breukel photographs composer and trumpeter Alistair Payne

Shortage of women leads to lucrative trade in fake brides in China
A shortage of women in China has led to a lucrative illicit industry where intermediaries charge large sums of money to connect men with brides. This practice has resulted in severe financial losses f...
Roads around Coen Tunnel closed every weekend in August for maintenance
Review: The Rivals of Amziah King is an alternative western about a charismatic beekeeper that plays out as a swirling fairytale adventure
Documentary The Desert of the Real depicts what psychosis looks like: ‘It’s not an interesting spiritual trip’
Review Les enfants vont bien: no rush in drama about mother who leaves children with her sister
Sunny Dancer review: modern teen cancer film features a healthy dose of puppy love
Documentary 'Mariinka' follows four Ukrainian brothers: 'They would keep fighting each other until they fell'

Help decide which Haarlem residents receive funding for a good idea
The municipality of Haarlem is seeking a new representative from the Haarlem Oost area to join its Initiatiefraad, a committee that evaluates and allocates funding for local community initiatives. Res...

Car rolls from parking lot into the water at furniture district
A car rolled into the water at a furniture boulevard in Cruquius this morning after the owner allegedly failed to properly engage the handbrake. No injuries were reported, but a specialized recovery t...
Schiphol unions threaten industrial action over security guard working conditions

AI videos exploit celebrities for overpriced Museum Night ticket scams
Scammers are using AI-generated videos of Dutch celebrities on TikTok to sell unauthorized and overpriced tickets for Amsterdam's Museumnacht. Stichting Museumnacht is taking action to have the fraudu...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 14 to 16
This article highlights various cultural events, including circus performances, reggae music, and art exhibitions, happening in Amsterdam from August 14 to August 16. It serves as a guide for resident...
Opinion: 'This is your lucky day,' said the tourist while I was tinkering with my Saab on the Oudeschans

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Formula 1 in Zandvoort: traffic in Haarlem also affected
The final Formula 1 race in Zandvoort will take place from August 21 to August 23, attracting a large number of fans to the coastal area. This influx of visitors is expected to cause significant traff...

Zandvoort circuit being rapidly prepared for F1
Circuit Zandvoort is currently undergoing final preparations for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix, which is expected to host up to 105,000 spectators. This event marks the final time the Formula 1 race w...

Norway's sovereign wealth fund reports record profit in first half of year
Norway's sovereign wealth fund reported a record profit for the first half of this year, driven largely by the rising value of technology stocks. The fund currently manages assets totaling more than 1...
Solar eclipse over Amsterdam: what you need to know about eclipse glasses and the best viewing spots

Hockey association investigates impact of watering ban on World Cup progress at Wagener Stadium
The Royal Dutch Hockey Association (KNHB) is investigating how a new daytime watering ban will impact the upcoming Hockey World Cup at the Wagener Stadion in Amsterdam. Local water authorities impleme...