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Ali Chahrour created When I Saw The Sea in war-torn Lebanon: ‘We tried to survive through this performance, it was all we had’
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Ali Chahrour created When I Saw The Sea in war-torn Lebanon: ‘We tried to survive through this performance, it was all we had’

Caroline Guiela Nguyen’s haute couture drama Lacrima reveals the tears behind the wedding dress of the century
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Caroline Guiela Nguyen’s haute couture drama Lacrima reveals the tears behind the wedding dress of the century

Urban strategist Najah Aouaki: 'You have to accept that collaborating with residents is a process of trial and error'
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Urban strategist Najah Aouaki: 'You have to accept that collaborating with residents is a process of trial and error'

Hildur Guðnadóttir, Holland Festival associate artist, sees music as a counterweight to a world that imposes itself far too loudly
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Hildur Guðnadóttir, Holland Festival associate artist, sees music as a counterweight to a world that imposes itself far too loudly

The 5 Holland Festival productions Het Parool critics are looking forward to
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The 5 Holland Festival productions Het Parool critics are looking forward to

Yardena (62) and Allon (32): ‘We weren’t easy on you, and we didn’t think the hospitality industry was a good idea at all’
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Yardena (62) and Allon (32): ‘We weren’t easy on you, and we didn’t think the hospitality industry was a good idea at all’

Pianist Shane van Neerden performs Charles Ives at the Concertgebouw: ‘There are 513 notes on the first page’
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Pianist Shane van Neerden performs Charles Ives at the Concertgebouw: ‘There are 513 notes on the first page’

Tante Leen’s cafe stood here on the Nieuwendijk, the singer who turned down the Eurovision Song Contest
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Tante Leen’s cafe stood here on the Nieuwendijk, the singer who turned down the Eurovision Song Contest

Review: Kneecap proves they deserve a major stage with Fenian even after controversy
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Review: Kneecap proves they deserve a major stage with Fenian even after controversy

Singer-songwriter Naaz and composer Huba de Graaff on their opera Qaqnas: ‘When I look in the mirror, I see a free woman’
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Singer-songwriter Naaz and composer Huba de Graaff on their opera Qaqnas: ‘When I look in the mirror, I see a free woman’

How artist Suzanne Bocanegra weaves her own web of stories with a tapestry of Charles V
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How artist Suzanne Bocanegra weaves her own web of stories with a tapestry of Charles V

Guilty or not? Christiane Jatahy lets the audience judge in the play A Trial – After An Enemy of the People
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Guilty or not? Christiane Jatahy lets the audience judge in the play A Trial – After An Enemy of the People

DJ Jorinde and Ost transform Het Slachthuis in Haarlem into dance venue: 'Mother's Day is a special day for us'
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DJ Jorinde and Ost transform Het Slachthuis in Haarlem into dance venue: 'Mother's Day is a special day for us'

DJ Jorinde and the five-piece funk band Ost are hosting a dance event at Het Slachthuis in Haarlem this Sunday. Starting at 2:00 PM on Mother's Day, the performers will alternate 45-minute sets to pro...

Wrestler Bas leaves trail of unpaid bills and broken promises. 'I don't understand how someone can do this to others'
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Wrestler Bas leaves trail of unpaid bills and broken promises. 'I don't understand how someone can do this to others'

Show wrestler Bas has reportedly left behind a trail of unpaid debts and unfulfilled agreements totaling approximately 10,000 euros, including unpaid venue rent in Heemskerk. Despite his claims that h...

The Achterklap Podcast | Harsh words in Ali B verdict and is Gillis finally off TV?
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The Achterklap Podcast | Harsh words in Ali B verdict and is Gillis finally off TV?

Rapper Ali B has been sentenced to three years in prison following an appeal in his criminal case. Additionally, media personality Peter Gillis received sentences in two separate legal matters as part...

Video | Singer Rosalía learns what 'coming out' means from fan in London
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Video | Singer Rosalía learns what 'coming out' means from fan in London

Ruud Gullit aims to turn KLM Open orange as he takes on fellow World Cup stars: 'I forced Marco to join'
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Ruud Gullit aims to turn KLM Open orange as he takes on fellow World Cup stars: 'I forced Marco to join'

The KLM Open in Badhoevedorp will adopt a Dutch national theme and orange colors in anticipation of the football World Cup. Event director Ruud Gullit has organized a competition for former World Cup ...

Talpa cancels new season of Massa is Kassa due to Peter Gillis lawsuits
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Talpa cancels new season of Massa is Kassa due to Peter Gillis lawsuits

Talpa has suspended production of new seasons for the reality show 'Familie Gillis: Massa is Kassa' following legal convictions against star Peter Gillis. Gillis was recently sentenced to prison for t...

Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from May 8 to 10
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Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from May 8 to 10

Following the Dutch national holidays on May 4th and 5th, Amsterdam offers various activities for the weekend of May 8-10. Residents and visitors can explore local art markets or attend theater shows ...

NOS and Talpa reach World Cup deal: highlights to be shown on VI and Oranjezomer
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NOS and Talpa reach World Cup deal: highlights to be shown on VI and Oranjezomer

NOS and Talpa Network have reached an agreement regarding this summer's FIFA World Cup, allowing Talpa to broadcast highlights of all 104 matches on programs like Vandaag Inside and Oranjezomer. The N...

Ellen ten Damme reacts to Ali B verdict: 'Justice has spoken'
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Ellen ten Damme reacts to Ali B verdict: 'Justice has spoken'

Dutch singer Ellen ten Damme has responded to the sentencing of rapper Ali B, stating that justice has spoken after he received a three-year prison sentence on appeal. Ten Damme expressed her views du...

Nostalgic Nibb-it rings discontinued: 'Our childhood'
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Nostalgic Nibb-it rings discontinued: 'Our childhood'

Cheetos has announced it is discontinuing its iconic Nibb-it chip rings in natural, salami, and curry flavors. The manufacturer noted that while generations grew up with the snack, they are now removi...

Chatting with strangers: You can do it on these benches in Haarlem
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Chatting with strangers: You can do it on these benches in Haarlem

On Sunday, May 17, Haarlem residents will participate in Neighborhood Bench Day by placing seating outside to turn sidewalks into communal living rooms. The event aims to foster social interaction and...

Alderman Pels: City not responsible for birds trapped in nets at Rijksmuseum, but delay contributed to problem
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Alderman Pels: City not responsible for birds trapped in nets at Rijksmuseum, but delay contributed to problem

Tonight live on NH: Willem Arondéus Lecture on freedom by Jip van den Toorn
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Tonight live on NH: Willem Arondéus Lecture on freedom by Jip van den Toorn

Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn will deliver the annual Willem Arondéus lecture on freedom tonight at the Grote of St. Bavokerk in Haarlem. The event, which is broadcast live by NH, honors the legacy of...

Lisa Loeb had depression during pregnancy: 'As if the floor disappeared beneath me'
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Lisa Loeb had depression during pregnancy: 'As if the floor disappeared beneath me'

Dutch comedian Lisa Loeb shared on Instagram that she suffered from depression during her pregnancy. She described feeling overwhelmed by the fear that she would not be able to handle motherhood.

Two more World Cups of Panini stickers before competitor takes over
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Two more World Cups of Panini stickers before competitor takes over

Italian company Panini will produce official football stickers and cards for only two more World Cups before its 60-year partnership with FIFA ends. Starting in 2031, the American company Topps will t...

Sometimes Danielle Kliwon wants to strangle him, sometimes she wants to hug him: Ajax's ten-sided die
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Sometimes Danielle Kliwon wants to strangle him, sometimes she wants to hug him: Ajax's ten-sided die

The article explores the inconsistent performances of Ajax player Anton Gaaei, comparing his impact on the pitch to a ten-sided die that evokes mixed emotions. Despite his unpredictable nature, the au...

Over fifty shows at Jazz in the Red Light District
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Over fifty shows at Jazz in the Red Light District

The 13th edition of the Red Light Jazz Festival will take place in Amsterdam's city center from June 5 to 7. The event features over fifty performances by national and international artists across var...

Halsema not in favor of physical security for National Monument after vandalism
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Halsema not in favor of physical security for National Monument after vandalism