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From afterthought to necessity: Hans Kaljee fought for 35 years for more space for trees in the city
Hans Kaljee, Amsterdam's first city tree consultant, is retiring after a 35-year career dedicated to increasing growth space and improving maintenance for urban trees. He reflects on the shift from tr...
Taylor Swift annoyed by fans looking for ex-boyfriends in her music
American singer Taylor Swift has expressed frustration with fans who focus on identifying which of her former boyfriends her songs are written about. She feels that her music is often too closely link...
Actor Sam Neill declared cancer-free after successful treatment: 'Very happy'
Actor Sam Neill has been declared cancer-free following a successful course of immunotherapy for blood cancer. The 78-year-old actor transitioned to this treatment after chemotherapy proved ineffectiv...
Laura Dern replaces Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus
Laura Dern has joined the cast of the fourth season of The White Lotus following the departure of Helena Bonham Carter. Although Dern was brought in after Bonham Carter left the production, she will r...
At the Kris Kras Atelier, children get creative without a goal: ‘If you say something is beautiful, you have an immediate judgment’
The Black Archives shows the Black struggle for independence was a wave of liberation
Almost complete again: torso and lower section of Atlas back at the Royal Palace on the Dam
The iconic 350-year-old Atlas statue is returning to the Royal Palace on the Dam in Amsterdam after an eighteen-month restoration project. The torso and lower sections were reinstalled on Wednesday, w...
Bouillon d’Amsterdam is a success, but iconic and affordable eatery Hap-Hmm is closing: ‘It made me sad’
Roel is the country's most cheerful portable toilet cleaner: "April 28 is the best day of the year"
Twenty-three-year-old Roel Koopman shares his passion for his job as a portable toilet cleaner while working at locations like the Stopera and Vondelpark in Amsterdam. Following in his father's footst...
What are you wearing, an Andy Warhol or a Karel Appel? Artists also designed textiles in the 1950s
Wessel Nijman wins fourth Players Championship title of the year after final against Jermaine Wattimena
Dutch dart player Wessel Nijman secured his fourth Players Championship title of the year on Tuesday. He defeated fellow countryman Jermaine Wattimena with a score of 8-5 in the final.
The Jazzcats of Vijzelstraat: “The tastemakers of Amsterdam nightlife”
This article explores the rich jazz history of Amsterdam's Vijzelstraat, which served as a central hub for the genre during the 1930s. Historians and musicians reflect on the international artists and...
Dyslexic thinking is not a disorder but a talent
The article challenges the traditional view of dyslexia as a learning disability, suggesting it should be viewed as a talent rather than just a struggle with reading and writing. It notes that online ...
Butcher's daughter transforms century-old butcher shop into modern deli: ‘Memories in every crack and behind every tile’
Guusje Broekhof is renovating her family's century-old butcher shop in Haarlem's Kruisstraat to transform it into a modern deli. The project aims to modernize the business to meet current retail deman...
Jordaan and Amstel residents divided over King's Day: It was a madhouse
Residents in Amsterdam's Jordaan and Amstel areas expressed mixed opinions on the effectiveness of stricter crowd control measures implemented during this year's King's Day celebrations. While some re...
Historic Haarlem tram line still very much alive despite downfall of ChristenUnie
A proposal for a historical tram line at Haarlem's Veerplas remains under consideration despite initiator Frank Visser losing his seat in recent elections. Negotiators from PRO, D66, and CDA are curre...
Ariana Grande to release new album in July
American singer Ariana Grande has announced the release of her upcoming album titled "Petal." The new record is scheduled to be released on July 31.
Volunteers fish for waste after King's Day: 'A drop in the bucket'
Following King's Day celebrations, approximately 160 volunteers with the organization Plastic Whale used 20 boats to remove several thousand liters of trash from Amsterdam's canals. The initiative aim...
Shocking footage of brawl at Amsterdam Central on King's Day: man remains motionless
During King's Day celebrations, a violent altercation occurred at Amsterdam Central Station, leaving a man motionless on the platform after he was struck and hit his head. Footage of the incident has ...
Why hasn't this gone viral yet? Joeri’s videos are works of art
Joeri Veul, a 30-year-old from Amsterdam, transitioned from BMX racing to creating artistic cookbooks and stop-motion videos after suffering a brain hemorrhage. His detailed production process involve...
Third Enola Holmes movie coming to Netflix in July
The third installment of the Enola Holmes film series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on July 1. Starring Millie Bobby Brown, the streaming service has released the first images of the upcoming mo...
Rob Acda Award winner Eskalatie opens Bevrijdingspop; ‘No one is truly free until everyone is free’
The twelve-member musical group Eskalatie won the Rob Acda Award, Haarlem's most significant pop prize, in mid-March. As winners, the band will open the Bevrijdingspop festival on May 5, followed by t...
Peregrine falcon chicks in Rijksmuseum bell tower after years
Two peregrine falcon chicks hatched in the clock tower of Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum on Friday, marking the first successful birth at the site since 2022. The species, which was once nearly extinct in th...
These foosball pros gave Amsterdammers a hard time at the flea market
During the King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam's Watergraafsmeer district, professional table football players challenged visitors at the local free market. The annual event featured various musical ...
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Video: How Amsterdam celebrated King's Day 2026
Amsterdam celebrated King's Day 2026 with orange decorations and crowded streets throughout the city. The festivities featured traditional flea markets with a variety of creative acts and stalls for v...
Dutch Railways warns of dirty trains due to King's Day
The Dutch railway operator NS has removed seven train sets from service due to excessive dirt left behind by King's Day revelers. The company warned that passengers may experience service disruptions ...
Liberation Day 2026: things to do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam will celebrate Liberation Day on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with a variety of events including festivals and freedom meals. These activities provide residents and visitors multiple ways to commem...