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Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (July 31 - August 2)
With warm weather expected for the weekend of July 31 to August 2, various activities are planned throughout the city of Haarlem. Residents are encouraged to enjoy the summer season with these curated...
Chinese couple Ningsian (78) and Yang (75) arrive in Amsterdam on Interrail trip from Greece: I don't know much about this city, but it's a good transit point
How to keep summer fun? ‘Relax, instead of planning a full program of activities’
Many parents feel pressured to fill the summer vacation with numerous activities and constant entertainment for their children. Experts suggest that rather than over-planning an animation program, foc...
Too cool, ethnic fetishes and the search for self: Glen Faria and Kiriko Mechanicus in De Zwoele Stad
The talkshow De Zwoele Stad features singer-songwriter Glen Faria and filmmaker Kiriko Mechanicus, discussing topics ranging from urban development to personal reinvention. The episode was recorded at...
Dry summers will significantly change the Netherlands: bulb fields will disappear
Delta Commissioner Co Verdaas warns that increasingly dry summers will cause significant changes to the Dutch landscape, including the potential disappearance of iconic flower fields within twenty yea...
John Legend to play Harry Belafonte in film The Road Home
Singer and actor John Legend has been cast to portray the late Harry Belafonte in the upcoming film The Road Home. The production will also feature performances by Cynthia Erivo, Thabo Rametsi, and Gu...
Mosselveld baby and former Ajax assistant coach Hassie van Wijk passes away at 87
Cats also left paw prints in books during the Middle Ages
Researchers have discovered cat paw prints in three 15th-century books held at Utrecht University Library. These historical traces were found during a large-scale project to digitize early printed man...
Madonna performs at WorldPride Saturday night: six things that make her an indestructible phenomenon
Good to see the Amsterdam judge applying a human touch to the begging ban
Ahead of Canal Parade, queer community feels threat from both far-right and Islamist corners: ‘That hatred of gender and sexual diversity unites them’
Haarlem wants to hear your take on the new euro bills: are you team bird or team human?
Residents of Haarlem are being invited to share their preferences for the designs of upcoming new banknotes. The public can provide input on which themes, such as nature or historical figures, they wo...
Haarlem children's camp Stuif-Stuif has been an alternative holiday for low-income families in Haarlem for 65 years
The Haarlem-based children's event 'Stuif-Stuif' is celebrating its 65th anniversary, providing holiday activities for children from low-income families since 1962. Supported by a dedicated team of lo...
Review roundup for new Spider-Man: 'Definitely no high-flyer'
Tom Holland reprises his role as the titular superhero in the new film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which follows the events of No Way Home. Critics have expressed a lukewarm reception to the latest ins...
Fans continue to speculate about extra Madonna Pride performance, organizers deny
Madonna is scheduled to perform at the World Pride Music Festival in Amsterdam this Saturday. Despite rumors circulating online about additional appearances, local organizations have denied that the s...
Anger, music and a horned woman in fast-paced show about motherhood at De Parade
Former MP Marjet van Zuijlen named new chair of Eye Filmmuseum supervisory board
From pigeons to Medusa: De Parade is back in town, "Most beautiful place on earth"
The theater festival De Parade has returned to the Martin Luther Kingpark in Amsterdam, featuring performances by newcomer Geert Swaab and veteran Ellen ten Damme. The festival runs until August 9th b...
From pigeons to Medusa: De Parade is back in town, "Most beautiful place on earth"
The theater festival De Parade has returned to Amsterdam's Martin Luther Kingpark, featuring performances by newcomer Geert Swaab and veteran Ellen ten Damme. The festival, which offers a variety of s...
Major festival shrinks site without notice while claiming to be ‘sold out’: how is that possible?
Attendees of the Milkshake Festival in Amsterdam's Westerpark noticed that the festival grounds were smaller than in previous years. Despite the event being sold out on Saturday, the reduction in size...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from July 31 to August 2
Amsterdam is hosting a variety of events from July 31 to August 2, headlined by the WorldPride celebrations including the Canal Parade and various street parties. Additionally, visitors can enjoy summ...
Fascism and partisan struggle from the perspective of two women in The Days of Glass by Nicoletta Verna
Is a broken iPhone really such a disaster? In Transcription, Ben Lerner questions our reliance on technology
Jess Walter wrote a novel about America in the Trump era: ‘This book had to be funny, simply because of the absurdity of these times’
Why did the 'golden boy' in Lucy's Studio turn his back on his mentor Cézanne?
Sera performs Pride anthem Girls who like girls this weekend: 'I Googled whether we could walk down the street holding hands'
Singer Sera will perform her new single, 'Girls who like girls,' as the official anthem at the Pride Amsterdam main stage on the Dam this weekend. She highlighted the ongoing importance of the event b...
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How do chefs survive the heatwave? ‘We once had air conditioning, but it was no match for all the heat sources’
Heritage of the Week | Beautiful and pleasant: trees along the canals
Since the 17th century, trees have been planted along the canals of Amsterdam to enhance the city's appearance. In addition to their aesthetic value, these trees provide essential cooling for the urba...
Wildfire forces George Clooney to evacuate his French home
George Clooney and his wife Amal have been forced to evacuate their home in France due to a nearby wildfire. The actor has expressed concern over whether his property will survive the ongoing blaze.