After 42 years, 83-year-old owner Jur Scherpenzeel is closing his rock-and-roll café, Maloe Melo, in Amsterdam due to rent arrears. A group of local residents hopes to take over the business and preserve the establishment's long-standing character.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Documentary filmmaker Mijke de Jong spent a year following Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema for the film 'De Burgemeester,' which premieres at IDFA. The documentary captures Halsema's high-pressure work environment during a turbulent 2025, revealing her as an eloquent yet sometimes lonely and impatient leader.
The team behind the famous Toscanini restaurant is opening a new venue called Capri Enoteca e Cucina at Lindengracht 63 in Amsterdam. The establishment will specialize in Italian wines, bar snacks, and traditional pasta dishes in a setting that shares the spirit of their original restaurant.
Sinterklaas will arrive in Amsterdam by boat on November 15, with festivities continuing at the Stopera and Waterlooplein in the afternoon. To enhance the experience, a local media outlet has created a bingo game for spectators to play while awaiting the arrival of the steamship.
This article invites readers to explore hidden and unique locations within the Pijp neighborhood of Amsterdam. It highlights a walking route designed to showcase several of the area's lesser-known spots.
Amsterdam is providing a 550,000 euro subsidy to the Stichting 100 jaar Spelen foundation to celebrate the centennial of the 1928 Olympic Games. Planned activities for 2028 will highlight the event's historical significance, including the first participation of women in athletics and the introduction of local parking signs.
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