paroolOct 8, 2026, 17:43

For five years, Stephan Vanfleteren (57) captured the sea along the French and Belgian coast, sometimes at the risk of his own life

Photographer Stephan Vanfleteren has unveiled his five-year project, Transcripts of a Sea, at the Scheepvaartmuseum in Amsterdam. The exhibition captures the rugged coastline from Northern France to the Netherlands, documenting the artist's often dangerous efforts to photograph the sea.

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In pictures | What the stars are wearing at the Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala in Amsterdam

The Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala, a major Dutch television awards event, is taking place in Amsterdam. The article highlights the fashion choices of the celebrities attending the ceremony.

Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (October 9-11)

Haarlem is hosting a variety of community activities from October 9 to 11, including artisan markets, nature walks, and early evening social events. The program also features family-friendly theater performances as part of the National Children's Theater Week.

Live | Stars arrive on blue carpet for Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala

The Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala is being held tonight at the Koninklijk Theater Carre in Amsterdam to honor outstanding Dutch television programs. The ceremony, featuring nominees such as Kassa and De Bondgenoten, will be broadcast live on NPO 1 starting at 20:30.

Max Martin has scored countless monster hits but does not see himself as the smartest

Renowned music producer Max Martin recently celebrated the Dutch premiere of & Juliet, a musical built entirely around his extensive catalog of global pop hits. The show, which reinterprets classic songs to tell a fresh story about Juliet, highlights Martin's enduring influence on the music industry and his collaborative approach to songwriting.

Seven broadcasters ask NPO for clarification on Eurovision participation

Seven Dutch public broadcasters have formally requested clarification from the NPO regarding the decision-making process for the Netherlands' participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcasters expressed concern over a lack of transparency and consultation during a period of significant organizational restructuring and budget cuts within the media system.