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Remembering loved ones on the evening of lights

Haarlem is organizing two evening memorial events at Akendam and Kleverlaan cemeteries this October to honor deceased loved ones. Attendees can experience a peaceful atmosphere with music and light, and are welcome to submit names of the departed to be read aloud during the gatherings.

We said 'fuck Brescia' and got a heartfelt 'fuck Feyenoord' back

Appeals court reviews 2009 eviction of Amsterdam squatters' stronghold: ‘Police lashed out’

Fifteen years after the 2011 eviction of the Schijnheilig squat in Amsterdam, the Court of Appeal in The Hague is reviewing the cases of five protesters who were previously convicted for their roles in the event. Following a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights, both the defense and the public prosecutor are now seeking an acquittal, citing the right to peaceful protest.

Cables for mega ADE party will already be hanging from the roof when Ajax plays Atalanta

Organizers of the Amsterdam Music Festival are undertaking a record-breaking, rapid construction process at the Johan Cruijff Arena to accommodate both an Ajax football match and the festival this week. Technicians are using pre-rigging techniques in the stadium roof to ensure the complex production can be assembled in time for the event on Saturday.

Freek de Jonge creates AI model based on his oeuvre: 'Advancing civilization'

Comedian Freek de Jonge is developing an AI model based on his entire creative output to preserve his legacy and facilitate future engagement with his ideas. Collaborating with university students, he aims to create a system that allows his work to remain relevant long after his death.