Jörgen Tjon A Fong leaves Amsterdam Arts Council for Council for Culture

The Amsterdam of Volt faction leader Juliet Broersen: ‘At snack bar Marja they’ve seen me in every state: after work, soaked, hungover’

Trump announces plan to ban major media, including CNN, from White House

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to ban major news organizations including CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House. Trump accused these outlets of spreading fake news, though he provided no evidence to support his claims.

Bankruptcy of Haarlem slaughterhouse inevitable, but politicians want a fresh start

The Slachthuis music venue in Haarlem has filed for bankruptcy due to significant debts, marking an end to its current organizational structure. Despite the closure, local political leaders and the community are advocating for a fresh start, with the city council intending to maintain the venue's role as a cultural hub for musical talent.

Mauritshuis must return painting to heirs, says Minister Letschert

Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science Rianne Letschert has ordered the Mauritshuis museum to return a painting by Jan van Goyen to the heirs of Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker. The decision follows a recommendation from the Restitutions Committee regarding the looted artwork.

British politicians investigate UK's Eurovision failure

Members of the British Parliament are launching an inquiry into the United Kingdom's poor performance at the Eurovision Song Contest. A parliamentary committee intends to investigate the selection process used by the BBC to choose their candidates.