paroolOct 3, 2026, 01:00

Were the Dutch ever truly tolerant of gay people? Researcher Linda Duits doesn't think so: 'But now the aversion is open'

Social scientist Linda Duits argues that historical claims of Dutch tolerance regarding homosexuality and women's rights are being challenged by current social trends. She notes that support for these issues is declining among the youth, with regressive attitudes becoming increasingly public and overt.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

At the Eye restaurant, even the wine tastes like juice and sawdust

Mara Grimm visited the restaurant at the Eye Filmmuseum for a monthly review. She noted that while the food is visually appealing, the actual taste and quality of the dishes are disappointing.

Wallis (33) from Scotland thinks we shouldn't complain so much about Amsterdam: 'This city is amazing in every phase of life'

Scottish native Wallis Grant, who moved to Amsterdam for her studies, now resides in the city's Oost district with her family. She rejects common complaints about the city, arguing that Amsterdam is an excellent place to live during any stage of life due to its variety and culture.

Karin Sitalsing reconstructs the journey of a Groningen baker's son who served as a cook on the Titanic and died in the freezing waves

Author Karin Sitalsing reconstructs the life and final journey of Hendrik Bolhuis, a chef from Groningen who died during the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. The account draws on historical research and family memories to piece together the story of a man who transitioned from a baker's apprentice to a chef on the world's most famous ship.

Truly Naked wins six out of seven Golden Calf nominations

The film Truly Naked achieved major success at the Gouden Kalveren, winning six awards including best film, directing, and screenplay. Other winners included BASTA for best drama series, as well as several individual acting and production accolades across film and television categories.

Six Golden Calves for ‘Truly Naked’, Daan Buringa named best actor

Muriel d’Ansembourg’s Truly Naked dominated the 46th Netherlands Film Festival, securing six Golden Calf awards including Best Feature Film. Other notable winners included actor Daan Buringa, the documentary Mijn woord tegen het mijne, and the series Basta, while Halina Reijn received the prestigious Golden Calf for Film Culture.