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Toos & Henk - June 8

Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, "Toos & Henk." The comic is published every Monday through Saturday.

Third Bach Week focuses on ‘brilliant women’: ‘I find it inspiring’

Social saunas are popular among Amsterdam millennials: ‘I used to go out a lot, now I’m here more often with friends’

Opinion: ‘The fact that people keep their distance and don’t immediately invite you in is likely not unique to Groet’

Star chef Dennis Huwaë opens accessible restaurant in Het Sieraad in West: ‘Your summer body is going to have a hard time’

Spot the differences: Platanenweg in 1970 and 2026

Koeman on being far from sick wife Bartina during World Cup: 'It is difficult'

Dutch national coach Ronald Koeman spoke at a press conference about the challenge of being far from his wife, Bartina, while she undergoes cancer treatment. Due to her illness, she is unable to trave...

Waiting for words inspires René Diekstra

René Diekstra shares a personal anecdote about a conversation with his grandchild regarding his writing process. The grandchild expresses doubt that waiting for inspiration while sitting at a laptop ...

Experience the jet-set life in a private jet for €125 per hour in an Amsterdam-North warehouse: ‘In America this is very common’

Who loses all pieces fastest at the Anti-Chess World Championship: "I'm a terrible chess player, but a good anti-chess player"

The World Anti-Chess Championship is taking place this weekend in Amsterdam, featuring about twenty international competitors from countries like India and Germany. In this variant, players aim to los...

Nationally known poets perform in natural amphitheater in Spaarndam: ‘A beautiful mix of amateur artists and professionals’

The biennial art event Kunst in Spaarndam returns this weekend with the addition of a new poetry program featuring well-known writers at the Fort-Zuid amphitheater. The event highlights a mix of local...

The biggest World Cup ever also means a more expensive Panini album: ‘The only difficulty is identifying the missing ones out of 960 cards’

The upcoming World Cup's expansion to 48 teams has made completing the Panini sticker album more expensive than ever, requiring collectors to find 960 cards. Despite the increased costs, dedicated fan...

DSS returns to the third division after one season: 'Everyone always gave their all'

Haarlem-based football club DSS has secured promotion back to the third class after just one season in the fourth class. The team clinched their return with a decisive 0-3 victory over RKEDO in a matc...

De Schuur tackles elderly loneliness with film mornings

De Schuur is launching a new film program aimed at older audiences starting next Monday. The initiative is designed to foster social connections and combat loneliness among the elderly.

Discovery tour of 150 years of IJmuiden by bike along five locations: 'It’s like bringing back memories'

The 'Fiets door de tijd' event in IJmuiden celebrated the town's 150th anniversary on Saturday with a historical cycling tour across five locations. Visitors explored the town's heritage through photo...

Playing Pokémon to train military drones: how data from the popular game is used for warfare

The popular mobile game Pokémon Go has functioned as a massive geographic data collection operation since its global launch in 2016. This data is now being utilized to train military drones for warfa...

Schlager singer, Sinterklaas helper and serious actor, Sem Ben Yakar is all of them

Sem Ben Yakar is a versatile performer who balances serious acting in socially relevant plays with roles as a Schlager singer and Sinterklaas host. His work draws on his Jewish heritage and multicultu...

Video | Ariana Grande in tears during first concert in 7 years

News summary: mystery surrounding Volkshotel and where to watch the World Cup on a big screen

This weekly news roundup for Amsterdam addresses a mystery surrounding the Volkshotel and explains why sirens were heard throughout the city on Friday. Additionally, the article provides leisure tips ...

How we support the Dutch national team: From 1988 street parties and Gullit pastries to orange-decked streets: 'Everyone waves and smiles at everyone'

The article reflects on the public's enthusiastic support for the Dutch national football team, highlighting the massive celebrations in Haarlem following the 1988 European Championship victory. It de...

Language enricher Roxy Dekker makes horrific language error: ‘Like I fucking care, really’

Singer and TikTok influencer Roxy Dekker is facing criticism after making a grammatical error in her content. The artist, known for creating songs from follower-suggested words, responded to the backl...

Noraly Beyer shares powerful life lesson with viewers while mourning Joost Prinsen

Celebrating 150 years of IJmuiden with art in living rooms and studios: ‘The ruggedness of IJmuiden is an important source of inspiration’

The fifth edition of the Velsen Art Route attracted hundreds of visitors to local studios and homes to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. Participants explored various galleries and private ...

Video | Ed Sheeran surprises hundreds of fans and one young fan in particular

Rainbow flag flying less proudly: 'Was support ever truly authentic?'

Companies are increasingly scaling back their public support for the LGBTQI+ community during Pride month in response to a growing anti-woke movement. This trend of reducing visible corporate allyship...

Official opening of De Blokkendoos toy library’s new location in Hoofddorp: ‘Less space, but many positive reactions’

The toy library Speelotheek De Blokkendoos officially opened its new location in the Floriande district of Hoofddorp on Saturday. Moved from the city center to the local library, the facility continue...

Visitors fill the square at Café Bartje until late during Santpoort Square Party

Residents and visitors gathered at the square near Café Bartje this weekend for the Santpoorts Pleinfeest. Despite changeable summer weather, the event saw a large turnout that lasted until late into...

More than a million attend papal mass in Madrid

More than a million people attended a mass led by Pope Leo XIV at the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid, marking the highlight of his visit to Spain. The ceremony was attended by Spanish King Felipe and Quee...

Parool pleased with attention for Styles page, considers reprinting

The Amsterdam-based newspaper Het Parool is considering printing extra copies of its Saturday edition following significant interest in a full-page advertisement by Harry Styles. In the handwritten no...

Two men released after arrest at Ye concert in Arnhem

Two men, aged 22 and 24, have been released from custody following their arrest for disturbing public order during a concert by the rapper Ye at the GelreDome in Arnhem. The suspects from Schiedam and...