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What Ajax coach Míchel must do in Croatia to get his team back on track

Ajax heads into the start of the Conference League main phase facing multiple tactical and personnel issues. Coach Míchel Sánchez must urgently address these problems to improve the team's performan...

After more than a century, the monumental period room returns to the Herengracht

An art historian has brought a rare 18th-century neoclassical interior back to Amsterdam, where he plans to restore it within his historic canal house. The project is supported by local heritage organ...

Celine Dion gets her own Barbie doll based on 1998 Oscars performance

Mattel has released a limited edition Barbie doll inspired by Céline Dion's iconic 1998 Oscars performance, complete with her signature gown and heart-shaped necklace. This announcement follows the s...

NET5 program Buzz cancelled: 'Not the development we had hoped for'

Talpa is canceling the NET5 entertainment program Buzz on October 23 because it failed to achieve satisfactory viewership numbers. Although the show gained traction through short clips on social media...

Jörgen Raymann (60) returns to the theater: 'I no longer have to be that aggrieved man all the time'

Comedian Jörgen Raymann has returned to the theater after a hiatus since 2019 with his new show, Bigi Yari. The 60-year-old artist noted that his perspective has shifted, opting for a milder, more pe...

Linda de Mol happy with restored bond between son and partner Jeroen Rietbergen

Linda de Mol has publicly celebrated the reconciled relationship between her son, Julian Vahle, and her partner, Jeroen Rietbergen. The couple, who reunited in 2024 after a split in 2022, were recentl...

Signatories of Eurovision open letter still waiting for NPO response

Signatories of an open letter questioning the NPO's decision to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest have yet to receive a formal response. The group argues that the event's entertainment value ...

This blue line through Amsterdam is meant to lead marathon runners to a record

Organizers of the Amsterdam Marathon have painted blue lines on the race course to guide elite runners along the most efficient path. The markings cover approximately eight kilometers of the route to ...

British publisher ends partnership with Sally Rooney over pro-Palestinian activism

Publisher Faber & Faber has stopped selling Sally Rooney's books in the United Kingdom because her plan to donate royalties to Palestine Action violates local laws. While the publisher will continue t...

Theater maker and comedian Kim Karssen (30) nominated for Amsterdam Prize: 'I am very fickle, I might suddenly want to do something else'

Thirty-year-old comedian and theater maker Kim Karssen has been nominated for the Stimuleringsprijs, part of the annual Amsterdamprijs voor de Kunst. Karssen is currently focused on developing more su...

Hello?! says the elderly lady, as she follows us with her dachshund. I have been keeping an eye on you for a while

An elderly neighbor borrowed a car manual from a couple, using the opportunity to share her personal story of coping with the recent death of her husband. This encounter led the narrator to reflect on...

Municipality, our local market in the Kinkerbuurt needs clarity to survive

A local volunteer organizer is calling on the municipality of Amsterdam to provide clarity regarding the future of neighborhood funding, which is essential for maintaining community initiatives like t...

Koos Breukel photographs visual artist Narouz Moltzer

Ajax misses Steven Berghuis, Anton Gaaei and Caio Henrique for away match against Hajduk Split

Ajax will face Hajduk Split in the Conference League on Thursday without several players due to injuries and ineligibility. The squad, which departed for Croatia without stars like Steven Berghuis and...

Bas Muijs kidnapper gets two-year prison sentence, community service for girlfriend

A man has been sentenced to two years in prison for kidnapping, assaulting, and attempting to extort actor Bas Muijs in March 2023. Muijs's ex-partner also received a suspended community service sente...

A pious painting by an anything but pious painter

The painter Cornelis Bega, who was known for his wild lifestyle and disownment by his father, remains a figure of intrigue due to his contrasting artistic output. Despite his reputation, one of his mo...

Textile hub for sustainable fashion to open in former printing plant near Sloterdijk: 'Eventually this should become the norm'

A new sustainable fashion center known as the Textielhub has opened in a former printing facility near Amsterdam's Sloterdijk district. This industrial location allows eco-friendly textile companies t...

James McAvoy had near-death experience after failed medical procedure

Actor James McAvoy narrowly escaped death in 2017 after a lung biopsy led to a collapsed lung and a severe infection. Following weeks of hospitalization and a final invasive surgery, he successfully c...

Jade Anna not looking for a new relationship for now after split with Kenneth Taylor

Influencer Jade Anna has decided to remain single following her recent breakup with footballer Kenneth Taylor. She aims to prioritize self-discovery and learn to be content on her own instead of seeki...

Documentary Imago shows that being 'different' is not valued in the Georgian region

Filmmaker Déni Oumar Pitsaev explores his identity in the documentary Imago, which chronicles his attempt to build a treehouse in Georgia near his Chechen roots. The film questions his sense of belon...

L’Inconnue review: in Eva’s body, David can finally escape himself – but can he move on with his life?

In the film L'Inconnue, directed by Arthur Harari, a forty-year-old man named David wakes up in the body of a woman. Rather than a comedy, the film is described as a film noir that explores themes of ...

The Beloved has an eye for the nuances often lost in stories about workplace abuse of power

The film The Beloved explores complex themes of past trauma and strained family relationships. It follows a renowned director who casts his estranged daughter in his latest project, forcing them to co...

Brand New Landscape is a film about loss, but big feelings remain unspoken

Debut director Yuiga Danzuka explores the theme of loss in his new film, Brand New Landscape. The narrative focuses primarily on the atmosphere and circumstances surrounding the experience of loss rat...

Director on Youri: ‘I immediately saw the chemistry between Joes Brauers and Georgian actor Levan Gelbakhiani’

Director Sander Burger discusses his film Youri, which explores the profound friendship between Russian concert pianist Youri Egorov and author Jan Brokken. The film highlights the emotional impact of...

This successful version of Sense and Sensibility results in lots of sighing, nervous giggling, and light hysteria

This recent adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel Sense and Sensibility offers a naturalistic and skillful take on the story. The film's portrayal of the characters' emotions has elicited reaction...

Chatterbox Roderik connects people with each other

Roderik Schaepman has launched the Week of the Conversation, an initiative aimed at encouraging social interaction to combat loneliness and declining communication skills. By setting up designated spa...

Adriaan van Dis and Saskia Noort nominated for NS Public Prize

Six authors, including Adriaan van Dis and Saskia Noort, have been nominated for the 2026 NS Publieksprijs. The nominees were unveiled at a temporary pop-up museum at Amsterdam Central Station, where ...

Limburg province invests thousands in campaign for 'authentic' Limburg vlaai

The Dutch province of Limburg is spending 200,000 euros on a campaign to promote the authenticity of Limburg vlaai following its 2024 European protected status. The project, led by local bakers, aims ...

Harry Styles concert series in Arena fueled inflation in the Netherlands

A series of concerts by Harry Styles at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam significantly pushed up Dutch inflation in May due to high demand for local services. Increased spending on hotel rooms and...

Love tragedy under the floorboards? Lenneke searches for descendants of mysterious letter

Lenneke Sarneel discovered a mysterious 1939 letter hidden under a floor threshold in her IJmuiden home during a recent renovation. She is now searching for the descendants of the families mentioned i...