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Gaza chef serves traditional Palestinian dishes at Rolling Kitchens: "Gives strength"

The 18th edition of the Rollende Keukens food festival is currently taking place in Amsterdam's Westerpark, featuring over 80 food trucks and attracting visitors from across the country. Among the vendors is Salma Barakat, a chef who fled Gaza in 2018, who is serving traditional Palestinian dishes to raise funds for her family back home. The festival offers a wide variety of international cuisines and will continue through Sunday.

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Two women arrested for child abuse in Stadskanaal

Two women, aged 31 and 33, from the municipality of Stadskanaal were arrested on Thursday evening on suspicion of child abuse and unlawful deprivation of liberty. The Public Prosecution Service announced the arrests as part of an ongoing investigation into the matter.

Not a cat, but a woman stuck high in tree; fire department responds

Firefighters rescued a woman who became stuck high in a tree in Amsterdam's Rembrandtpark after she was unable to climb back down. A ladder truck was deployed to assist her, and she was safely brought to the ground without injury. The reason for her climb remains unknown.

Elly and her choir travel through time for IJmuiden's 150th anniversary: ‘We are covering the period 1876 to 1906’

Elly Entius and her choir are preparing a musical performance to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. The group will focus on the period between 1876 and 1906 as part of a historical journey through the town's history. Despite recent health challenges, the nearly 80-year-old Entius remains dedicated to the commemorative project.

Pulmonologist Sander de Hosson wants to make death discussable for children: ‘Saying Grandma is a star is confusing’

Pulmonologist Sander de Hosson is advocating for more open and honest conversations about death with both children and adults. In an interview with Mezza magazine, he argues that avoidant metaphors can be confusing for children and emphasizes the importance of reintegrating the reality of dying into daily life.

Special bunkers in IJmuiden open to public during Bunker Day

Bunkerdag will take place on Saturday, May 30th, featuring the opening of two bunkers in IJmuiden to the public. Visitors can explore these historical sites between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM during the event.