Ajax has signed 24-year-old defender Anna Knol from FC Twente on a three-year contract for the upcoming season. Knol, who previously played for clubs including VV Alkmaar and Empoli, joins the Amsterdam-based team to strengthen their squad.
After a twelve-year hiatus from directing feature films, New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson is set to return to the director's chair. His upcoming project is expected to be the second installment in the film series based on the character Tintin.
Proposed local firework shows, intended to offer an alternative to a national fireworks ban in the Netherlands, are failing to materialize. Members of Parliament had previously warned that these local exceptions would likely be unfeasible.
The Dutch soap opera Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden is facing renewed criticism regarding its relevance and investment potential following a disappointing cliffhanger performance. Critics are debating whether the long-running show remains appropriate for modern audiences.
A court has ruled that a Ghanaian man with schizophrenia can remain in his supported housing facility in Amsterdam for now, despite his expired residence permit. The judge determined that evicting him without a suitable alternative would risk his physical and mental health, and ordered the municipality and the housing organization to find a more appropriate long-term solution.
This article provides a comprehensive guide to the summer festival season in Amsterdam for 2026. It highlights a variety of events, including techno, theater, and music performances, to help residents and visitors plan their summer activities.