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

Amber Kortzorg expecting first child

BNNVARA presenter Amber Kortzorg announced on Instagram that she and her partner Sven are expecting their first child, a boy, in November.

Circuit Zandvoort closed off, gates to remain shut to curious onlookers in coming weeks

Circuit Zandvoort has been closed to the public to allow for preparations for the upcoming Formula 1 race scheduled for August 23. Only authorized suppliers and event staff are permitted to enter the site as work intensifies ahead of the event.

Dining on platform 2b again in September and October: pop-up restaurant opens at Amsterdam Central

UK media watchdog investigates Married at First Sight UK

The British media regulator Ofcom has launched an official investigation into the reality show Married at First Sight UK. The inquiry follows complaints regarding fairness and privacy concerning the Channel 4 production.

Chinese food delivery worker wins literary prize for poems about his job

56-year-old Chinese food delivery worker Wang Jibin has won the prestigious Lu Xun Literature Prize for his poetry and essays about the life of delivery personnel. He originally gained fame and recognition for his literary work through social media.