In the collection Een topografie van geweld, poet Yasmin Namavar explores the presence of a violent figure who embodies both an external oppressor and an internal struggle. The work examines the disturbing nature of violence through the metaphor of a man in a necktie.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Elif Shafak's latest novel, De eeuwigheid in een kort moment, offers a complex reimagining of Gustave Flaubert's life through the perspectives of thirty different female characters. The narrative blends historical biography with social critique, exploring both Flaubert's literary legacy and the broader political issues of his era.
In his book Een wereld zonder boeken, James Marriott explores the dangerous societal and political impacts of declining literacy in the digital age. He argues that the loss of deep reading habits undermines critical thinking and threatens the foundations of democratic societies.
Author Jaap Robben discusses his new novel, which explores the often overlooked lives of migrant workers in Europe. The book follows the story of a Polish character named Łukasz, using a detective-style narrative to engage readers in uncovering his sudden disappearance.
An Indian restaurant in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood is challenging a municipal closure order resulting from years of odor complaints from local residents. The owners seek to reopen the business temporarily to sustain their finances until they can relocate, while the city insists on technical improvements to the building's ventilation system.
Annemijn Kraak and Felix Massaut have opened Sainte Madeleine in Amsterdam, a bakery specializing exclusively in madeleines. Inspired by a trip to France, the pair produces a flatter version of the traditional pastry rather than the classic domed style.
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