Painter Willem Witsen captured the quiet side of Amsterdam during the late 19th century as the city became increasingly modernized. He frequently focused his work on the Oude Waal area to reflect a melancholic yet recognizable vision of the city.
Belgian Princess Eléonore will begin studying Liberal Arts and Sciences at Utrecht University this September. The youngest daughter of King Filip and Queen Mathilde will pursue her bachelor's degree in the Netherlands.
Robert Verveer, a 34-year-old soldier with the Airmobile Brigade, died last Sunday in a fatal accident involving a metro in Amsterdam. The Ministry of Defence will pay tribute to Verveer during his funeral ceremony next Tuesday.
The food watchdog organization Foodwatch has called on the Efteling theme park to stop offering unlimited soda refills to visitors. The organization claims to have received numerous complaints suggesting the practice encourages excessive sugar consumption.
American singer Erykah Badu is scheduled to perform a concert at the Carré theater in Amsterdam on October 13. Concert organizer MOJO announced that the event, titled 'An Intimate Experience with Erykah Badu', will focus heavily on musical improvisation.
Ajax will face FK Vojvodina in Serbia tonight for the second qualifying round of the Conference League. Coach Míchel's team is looking to recover early in the season, noting the challenge of having to reach peak performance quickly.