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Kees & Co actress Esther Roord dies at age 61

Dutch actress Esther Roord, best known for her portrayal of the neighbor Sonja in the comedy series Kees & Co, has passed away at the age of 61. Her death on Wednesday was confirmed to De Telegraaf by...

Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 27-29)

Amsterdam offers a variety of activities from Friday, March 27, to Sunday, March 29, including design markets, flea markets, and cocktail events. The weekend's schedule provides numerous options for s...

Dancing to jazz with hip-hop, afrobeats, and neo-soul at Datskat Festival in the Bimhuis: ‘Today’s jazz’

Ajax hack enables season ticket theft and exposes stadium bans

Dutch football club Ajax has confirmed a data leak after IT system vulnerabilities were identified by journalist Daniël Verlaan. The security flaw potentially allowed for the theft of digital season ...

Participants wanted for Art Route Beverwijk & Wijk aan Zee 2026

Artists and creative entrepreneurs in Beverwijk and Wijk aan Zee are invited to participate in the Kunstroute scheduled for May 30 and 31, 2026. This upcoming edition of the event will celebrate the 7...

Maddy Stolk discusses novel about three generations of women at Blokker Bookstore

Author Maddy Stolk will be interviewed at Boekhandel Blokker in Heemstede on Saturday, March 28. The discussion will focus on her new novel, which explores the complex family history and legacy of thr...

Double performance by Kennemer Toneel Groep at De Luifel in Heemstede. ‘Sharp humor, uncomfortable recognition and moving moments’

The Kennemer Toneel Groep will perform the play 'Het regent in mei!' at Theater de Luifel in Heemstede this coming Sunday. The production features both afternoon and evening performances and is noted ...

Hungry on the Zeedijk? Good luck choosing: 5 places you must eat

The Zeedijk is highlighted as one of Amsterdam's premier culinary destinations, stretching from Central Station towards the Nieuwmarkt. This guide recommends five essential places to eat in an area fa...

Eleven reports at Castricum women's safety point: poor lighting and dark spots cause feelings of insecurity

A temporary reporting point in the municipality of Castricum received eleven reports from women expressing concerns about safety. The reports primarily cite poor lighting and dark spots as the main re...

Stephen Colbert working on new Lord of the Rings movie

Stephen Colbert is co-writing a new Lord of the Rings film titled Shadows of the Past alongside his son, Peter McGee. Warner Bros. announced the project, which features the talk show host contributing...

Ajax and FC Volendam draw in friendly with many internationals missing

Ajax and FC Volendam played to a 2-2 draw in a friendly match on Wednesday. Both teams competed without a significant number of their international players who were away on national duty.

Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn seeks court access to Máxima spin-off script

Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn has filed a legal request to access scripts for the upcoming series Mabel & Margarita after RTL and Videoland refused to share them. The court in Lelystad is scheduled to he...

Lil Kleine announces concert at Olympic Stadium: his biggest show to date

Dutch rapper Lil Kleine has announced his largest solo concert to date, which will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. The event follows the success of his comeback album and marks his fir...

Sport IJmond Noord inspires clubs at Beverwijk Club Night: How to grow club spirit? ‘Social bonding is essential’

Sport IJmond Noord hosted a "Club Night" at the DEM football club in Beverwijk to discuss strategies for strengthening club spirit and social bonding among members. The event, titled "Growing with clu...

Sef believes Gaza comments led to Liberation Day rejection

Dutch rapper Sef believes he was not chosen as an Ambassador of Freedom for Liberation Day due to his public statements regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza. He expressed this view in the docu...

Fien Vermeulen quits as Qmusic newsreader after more than ten years

Fien Vermeulen has announced her departure from the radio station Qmusic after serving as a newsreader for over ten years. In an Instagram post, she expressed her gratitude for her time at the station...

Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Maasja Ooms shows what it’s like to live with voices in your head

PSV slayer Patrick Brouwer key in Telstar’s relegation battle: ‘Not nervous if we play like this’

Telstar attacking midfielder Patrick Brouwer played a key role in his team's 3-1 victory over league leaders PSV, scoring a goal to help secure vital points. This win is significant for the Velsen-Zui...

Cycling past forgotten stories of the Spaarne City: ‘North used to be the ghetto of Haarlem for us’

Cultural historian Karen Schenk is organizing cycling tours this spring to showcase lesser-known heritage and history in Haarlem. The tours focus on areas outside the city center, beginning with forgo...

Pathé organizes special screenings of I Swear for people with Tourette's

Pathé is organizing special preview screenings of the film 'I Swear' this Sunday in five cinemas, specifically designed for individuals with Tourette syndrome. The movie, based on a true story, follo...

The quarterpipe holds no more secrets for Deza: ‘You learn it through trial and error’

Eleven-year-old Deza is mastering new skateboarding techniques, such as dropping in on a quarterpipe, at a skatepark in Haarlem. She describes the learning process as one of trial and error, emphasizi...

Netflix working on reboot of American rom-com 13 Going on 30

Netflix is developing a reboot of the 2004 romantic comedy '13 Going on 30'. Actors Emily Bader and Logan Lerman have been cast to lead the new production, as reported by Deadline.

Out with the old: Scouting Brigitta welcomes your junk

Scouting Brigitta in Haarlem-Noord is inviting residents to donate their unused household items and clutter. The organization plans to repurpose or sell these donations to support their scouting activ...

Amsterdam congratulates Diemen on 800 years of history

The municipality of Diemen is celebrating its 800th anniversary on Sunday, March 29. Its neighbor, Amsterdam, has extended congratulations to mark the historical milestone.

Outrage over new €159 Dutch World Cup shirts, experts respond: 'This is where the value lies'

Nike and the KNVB have unveiled the new Dutch national football team's World Cup kits, which feature a vibrant orange color and a retail price of 159 euros. While the high cost has sparked public back...

Singer Bente to perform five shows at Paradiso in December

Two arrested for arson of Jewish ambulances in London

Police in London have arrested two men in connection with an arson attack on parked ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer organization. The incident, which occurred last Monday, is being investig...

Cpunt in Nieuw-Vennep reopens, floor cracks were 'superficial'

Art center Cpunt in Nieuw-Vennep has reopened after an investigation determined that floor cracks found in the building were superficial and did not compromise safety. The facility resumed operations ...

Dutch National Ballet gives the VOC a place in classical ballet: updated version of 'La Bayadère' approaches history from a contemporary perspective

The Dutch National Ballet is introducing a revised production of the classical ballet 'La Bayadère' that incorporates the history of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) from a modern perspective. Chor...

From thrilling chases to canal-side kisses: These Hollywood films also used Amsterdam as a backdrop

American actor Brad Pitt is in Amsterdam this week to film scenes for his upcoming movie, The Riders. The production highlights Amsterdam's ongoing popularity as a backdrop for major Hollywood films, ...