Amsterdam writer Bert Hiddema has died at the age of 84, leaving behind a diverse literary legacy. He was best known for his popular biographies on cultural icons such as Johan Cruijff, Andre Hazes, and Johnny Jordaan.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Ajax and FC Barcelona will face each other in a legends match this weekend to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of Johan Cruyff's professional debut. The event aims to raise funds for the Johan Cruyff Foundation, which supports children's sports projects worldwide.
Business leaders in Amsterdam are urging the city council to pause and reconsider a planned hike in tourist tax that could reach 20 percent by 2031. They warn that the combined effect of this tax and a national VAT increase will place a 41 percent burden on hotel stays, threatening the viability of the city's hospitality and events sectors.
Ajax will face FC Twente in an important Eredivisie matchup starting at 14:30. The game features the return of Wout Weghorst to face the Amsterdam side as both teams compete for a top position in the league.
Residents in Haarlem have several options for visiting Christmas markets located within a 90-minute drive of the city. These seasonal events, taking place throughout November and December, include markets in locations such as Amsterdam, Baarn, and Gouda.
Thirty-one-year-old documentary filmmaker Kiriko Mechanicus recently won a Gouden Kalf award for her short film, How to catch a butterfly. In a candid interview, she discussed topics ranging from ethnic fetishization to the performative nature of identity.
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