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Nearly 1.2 million Dutch viewers watch Van der Poel win the final stage of the Tour de France

Approximately 1.2 million viewers in the Netherlands watched the final stage of the Tour de France on Sunday. Mathieu van der Poel secured the victory by crossing the finish line first on the Champs-Ã...

Christina Curry gives birth to daughter Cleo: 'It took almost 24 hours'

Christina Curry and her partner Kevin Curifex have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Cleo. The news was announced by Christina's father, Adam Curry, on his podcast, mentioning that the deli...

WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances across the globe

Ahmad Joudeh, who grew up as a stateless refugee, pursued his dream of becoming a professional dancer after facing significant challenges. Ten years ago, he moved to the Netherlands with the support o...

WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances all over the world

Ahmad Joudeh, a former stateless refugee born to Syrian and Palestinian parents, pursued his dream of becoming a professional dancer after arriving in the Netherlands a decade ago with the help of the...

Fresh graduates from the art academy showcase their work: ‘I wanted to know how fortune tellers and magicians work’

Prince Bernhard sells all business interests, including real estate and Zandvoort circuit

Peter Pannekoek draws 401,000 viewers for start of final Zomergasten season

The final season of the Dutch interview program Zomergasten premiered on Sunday evening with 401,000 viewers. Comedian Peter Pannekoek served as the first guest for the series, which is set to conclud...

Video | Usher kicks fan off stage during concert

Janine Abbring struggled with high-energy Zomergasten guest Peter Pannekoek, but her perseverance paid off

Patty Brard fears she won't have enough money for her retirement

Dutch television presenter Patty Brard has expressed concerns regarding her financial future and retirement. As a result, the 71-year-old intends to continue working for the foreseeable future to ensu...

After otter, catfish spotted near nature islands along A10: "They can grow up to 2.5 meters"

Ecologists have observed an otter and a catfish near five floating nature islands designed to connect wildlife habitats around Zeeburgereiland in Amsterdam. These sightings suggest that the new ecolog...

Opinion: My friends are suddenly leaving Amsterdam in droves and I am in a permanent state of melancholy

Drinking, dining and a bit of dancing: hospitality-industry kids open restaurant Rotate at Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen

Spot the differences: 1855 and 2026

A landmark in its own right: these strict cruise missiles ensure you don't get lost in the Bijlmer

Emma Roberts marries actor Cody John

Actress Emma Roberts married actor Cody John during a private wedding ceremony held in Sun Valley, Idaho, on Saturday. Entertainment news outlet TMZ reported the event and published photos of the cere...

Weather is not cooperating but Kwaku organizers remain hopeful: You can spend 100 million on integration, but Kwaku is integration

Hans Klok receives Fred Kaps Award

Illusionist Hans Klok received the Fred Kaps Award in Utrecht this past Sunday. The award is recognized as one of the most prestigious honors within the international magic community.

Milkshake director Samallo steps down after 15 years: "I found festivals boring and not inclusive, here there is color"

Milkshake Festival director Marieke Samallo is stepping down after fifteen years, marking the end of an era for the inclusive dance festival held in Amsterdam's Westerpark. Samallo founded the event t...

Former GTST actor Louis Talpe becomes a father for the third time

Belgian actor Louis Talpe and his wife Tiffany Ling-Vannerus have welcomed their third child, a son named Aithon. The couple announced the birth of their baby boy on Sunday via Instagram, noting that ...

Sosha Duysker gets even the most tired walkers dancing at the Nijmegen Marches

Haarlem windmill De Eenhoorn celebrates 250th anniversary and is still in operation

The historic De Eenhoorn windmill in Haarlem recently celebrated its 250th anniversary. The paltrokmolen remains fully operational as a wooden sawmill, maintained by dedicated volunteers who have pres...

Estavana Polman does not recommend a professional sports career for her daughter: 'Very unhealthy'

Former handball international Estavana Polman has advised her nine-year-old daughter, Jesslynn, against pursuing a professional sports career. Polman emphasizes the physical and mental demands of elit...

Katja Schuurman not back in the Netherlands in time for Milkshake, Vengaboys to replace act

Video | David Jonsson announced as new Black Panther

Halsema: Extra measures at Amsterdam Pride if necessary following Berlin attack

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema announced that additional security measures will be implemented at Pride Amsterdam if necessary following a recent attack in Berlin. The decision aims to ensure the safet...

Kjell Scherpen joins Ipswich Town for four years and over ten million euros

Goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen is set to join Premier League club Ipswich Town from Belgian team Union St. Gillis for a fee of at least 10 million euros. The 26-year-old will undergo a medical examination ...

Then in Amsterdam: everything about the lesser-known sister of the Westergasfabriek

While the Westergasfabriek is well-known to locals, the former Zuidergasfabriek in the Amstelkwartier remains a less famous industrial site in Amsterdam. A prominent tower still stands today as a remi...

Newly graduated artists exhibit at Ron Mandos gallery: "This is bizarre"

Galerie Ron Mandos in Amsterdam is hosting the 'Best of Graduates 2026' exhibition, featuring works from 26 newly graduated artists from across the Netherlands. The event aims to provide a professiona...

Ryan Gosling to play Ghost Rider in new Marvel movie

Canadian actor Ryan Gosling has been cast to play Ghost Rider in an upcoming Marvel Studios film. The announcement was made this past Saturday during the Comic-Con event held in San Diego.