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Were the Dutch ever truly tolerant of gay people? Researcher Linda Duits doesn't think so: 'But now the aversion is open'

Social scientist Linda Duits argues that historical claims of Dutch tolerance regarding homosexuality and women's rights are being challenged by current social trends. She notes that support for these...

Yvonne (54) is disabled and would like a sewing machine to make clothes for her dog Jantje

Amsterdam resident Yvonne Tulp is seeking a sewing machine to make clothes for her dog after being forced to stop working due to illness. Additionally, an Iranian asylum seeker named Mohammad Nojavan ...

Mirrors, yellow vests and a glass Madonna: in ReflAction, curator Hester Alberdingk Thijm showcases 30 years of collecting for the AkzoNobel Art Foundation

Curator Hester Alberdingk Thijm is celebrating thirty years of leading the AkzoNobel Art Foundation. To mark the occasion, she has curated the exhibition ReflAction, which features a selection from th...

Karin Sitalsing reconstructs the journey of a Groningen baker's son who served as a cook on the Titanic and died in the freezing waves

Author Karin Sitalsing reconstructs the life and final journey of Hendrik Bolhuis, a chef from Groningen who died during the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. The account draws on historical research an...

These were this week's best-selling books at Scheltema

Marjolein Visser (37) teaches writing in Ter Apel: ‘Writing can help process difficult experiences’

Writer Marjolein Visser, aged 37, shares her experiences teaching creative writing to residents of the asylum center in Ter Apel. In her book titled Oorlog overleef je nooit alleen, she reflects on th...

Truly Naked wins six out of seven Golden Calf nominations

The film Truly Naked achieved major success at the Gouden Kalveren, winning six awards including best film, directing, and screenplay. Other winners included BASTA for best drama series, as well as se...

Naomi Campbell cleared to move on after winning charity appeal

Naomi Campbell has successfully appealed her suspension as a trustee of the charity Fashion For Relief after being cleared of personal involvement in financial mismanagement. The court determined the ...

Six Golden Calves for ‘Truly Naked’, Daan Buringa named best actor

Muriel d’Ansembourg’s Truly Naked dominated the 46th Netherlands Film Festival, securing six Golden Calf awards including Best Feature Film. Other notable winners included actor Daan Buringa, the ...

Michael Douglas lied for forty years about on-set romance with colleague

Actor Michael Douglas has revealed in his new memoir that he lied for forty years about having a romantic relationship with co-star Kathleen Turner during the filming of Romancing the Stone. He admitt...

Halsema: number of tourists must be curbed, even if it costs the hospitality industry visitors

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has stated that the city must actively reduce the number of annual tourists to protect local livability and curb negative issues like waste. Although she acknowledges tha...

Olivia Dean accused of copying Bill Withers' Just The Two of Us

British singer Olivia Dean is facing a lawsuit from Bill Withers' management group, which alleges that her song I've Seen It infringes on the melody of the 1980s hit Just The Two of Us. The complainan...

Paramount and Warner Bros. to merge under Skydance name

The merged media company formed by Paramount Global and Skydance Media will officially operate under the name Skydance. Led by David Ellison and former Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz, the organization intends ...

8 former cinemas in Amsterdam

Eight historic cinemas in Amsterdam have been repurposed for new uses while retaining significant architectural remnants of their past. Through restored neon signs and preserved decorative details, th...

Britt Hartog of Lekker Lokaal is on a collision course in Britt for President and derails the political puppet show

In the theatrical performance Britt for President, the group De Warme Winkel parodies regional political meetings by integrating audience members into a chaotic re-enactment of a provincial government...

Soundos still suffering from jet ski accident: 'Lost my love for water'

Comedian Soundos El Ahmadi recently revealed that she still struggles with the psychological trauma caused by a past jet ski accident. During an appearance with presenter Beau van Erven Dorens, she ac...

Spookily fun! 9 Halloween parties and outings in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is hosting numerous Halloween events on October 31, ranging from family-friendly costume parties to late-night club nights and theatrical performances. Various venues across the city will fe...

Diederik Jekel becomes a father for the second time: 'We are infinitely excited'

Physicist Diederik Jekel and his partner are expecting their second child, a daughter, due in about twenty weeks. The couple, who are already parents to a son born in 2023, expressed great joy while r...

Miljuschka Witzenhausen gets new culinary travel series on Disney+

Miljuschka Witzenhausen is launching a new Mediterranean culinary travel series titled Via Miljuschka on Disney+ starting October 17. The series debut comes as 24Kitchen shifts its operations toward s...

Public Prosecution Service drops case regarding death threats against Lale Gül: 'Completely abandoned'

The Public Prosecution Service has dropped a criminal case involving a death threat made against author Lale Gül in Utrecht. Gül expressed disbelief and anger over the decision, arguing that suffici...

Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen named associate artist for Holland Festival anniversary

Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen has been appointed as the associate artist for the 2027 edition of the Holland Festival. The festival will open with the European premiere of the jazz opera Champion, wh...

Olcay Gulsen injured after watch robbery in Amsterdam: 'Ridiculous'

Entrepreneur Olcay Gulsen sustained injuries during a violent watch robbery outside her office in Amsterdam. She has filed a police report and authorities are currently searching for two suspects who ...

Podcast | Man Paulien Cornelisse shares tribute and Laurentien reads aloud

In the latest episode of the entertainment podcast De Achterklap, hosts Lara Zevenberg, Michiel Vos, and Roos de Ridder discuss the weekly news highlights. The episode features a tribute by Paulien Co...

Eddy Keur leaves NPO Radio 2 due to limited hours: 'Couldn't offer anything extra'

Radio DJ Eddy Keur is leaving NPO Radio 2 because the station could not offer him more hours following the cancellation of night broadcasts. Keur is currently considering a new offer but remains open ...

Ashley Tisdale wanted to divorce her husband multiple times during postpartum depression

Ashley Tisdale recently shared that she experienced severe postpartum depression after the birth of her first child, which led her to consider divorce multiple times. The actress did not receive a for...

Fast & Furious gets television series with Vin Diesel involved as producer

The Fast & Furious franchise is set to expand with a new television series slated for release on Peacock in 2028. Produced by franchise star Vin Diesel and written by Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman, t...

Megan Fox becomes the face of erectile dysfunction pills: 'I was born for this'

Actress Megan Fox has been named the face of the erectile dysfunction medication Ro Sparks, appearing in a new television campaign. Through a humorous marketing approach, Fox aims to normalize convers...

If you're going to eat chocolate spread, you might as well choose the best: Elleke is behind every taste test

Journalist Elleke van Duin has compiled years of professional product taste tests for the AD into a new book titled Voor jou geproefd. By coordinating expert panels, she helps consumers identify the h...

Olivier Martinez accuses ex-wife Halle Berry of choking their son

Olivier Martinez has accused his ex-wife, Halle Berry, of physically abusing their son, leading to a temporary court-ordered restriction on her visitation rights. Berry's legal team has denied the all...

Dutch royal house earned over half a billion euros from colonial past

A historical study has revealed that the Dutch royal house accumulated over 566 million euros from colonial activities in the East Indies, West Africa, and the Americas between 1600 and 2025. While th...