Actress Maike Meijer and journalist Ernst-Jan Pfauth visited Museum Voorlinden for an interview series conducted by Het Parool. The two discussed their perspectives on art and what inspires their creative work.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Het Sinterklaasjournaal has been a consistent Dutch television tradition for twenty-five years, though it has faced significant pressure and near-cancellation due to the ongoing Zwarte Piet controversy. The creator of the program describes the annual process as an intense experience that has defined their professional life for over two decades.
De Hallen in Amsterdam is hosting the second edition of the Queer Tattoo Fest this weekend, drawing hundreds of participants from around the world. The event aims to provide a safe, inclusive environment where queer individuals can receive tattoos from fellow members of the community.
In Linz, Austria, volunteers are using imitation beaver dams to restore water levels and biodiversity in a stream affected by severe drought. Research suggests that the presence of beavers, who are making a comeback across Europe including in the Netherlands, provides crucial ecological benefits by retaining water and sequestering carbon.
K3 member Hanne Verbruggen has started her maternity leave earlier than planned, leading to the cancellation of an upcoming performance in Apeldoorn. Former member Klaasje Meijer will return to the group temporarily to replace Verbruggen during her absence.
Political scientist and journalist Anouk Kootstra questions the fairness of the traditional belief that higher education and professional status inherently justify higher pay. She challenges the assumption that desk-based roles inherently require more effort or value than manual labor positions like mail delivery.
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