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Paintbrush in one hand, mimosa in the other: you’ll want to try this new concept in Haarlem

A new 'paint, sip & brunch' event is launching at Locael in Haarlem, combining a social brunch with a creative painting workshop. Participants can enjoy a meal and drinks before picking up a paintbrus...

Conviviality is trumps at De Brulboei klaverjas club in IJmuiden: 'Mistakes are made, but never on purpose'

The De Brulboei klaverjas club in IJmuiden provides a social and friendly environment for local residents to enjoy the traditional card game. Members emphasize a positive atmosphere where mistakes are...

New university library also overcrowded: Half an hour searching and still no spot

Students at the University of Amsterdam are facing severe overcrowding at the newly opened library on the former Binnengasthuisterrein, often lining up before opening to secure a spot. While the facil...

Harry Potter series on HBO from Christmas Day

Warner Bros. has announced that the new Harry Potter series will premiere on HBO Max around Christmas this year. The announcement was made during an event held in London on Wednesday.

Toos & Henk - March 26

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The series is published daily from Monday through Saturday.

Soy Kroon portrays cabaret artist Frans Halsema: ‘His mother-in-law said: you must do this’

Triple Threat forced to let Lions go and is now in the waiting room

The Haarlem basketball team Triple Threat suffered a defeat against the Lions from Landsmeer despite a strong performance during one phase of the match. The loss places the team in a waiting position ...

Tariq Ramadan sentenced to 18 years in prison in Paris for rape

Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by a French court for the rape of three women. Ramadan, who was not present for the ruling, will also be banned from enteri...

Yvonne Coldeweijer and Talpa face off in court: what's going on

Yvonne Coldeweijer and Talpa Network are appearing in court on Thursday to resolve a dispute over compensation regarding a canceled talk show on Net5. The daily gossip program was originally intended ...

Cyndi Lauper's husband sued over son's sexual abuse

David Thornton, the husband of singer Cyndi Lauper, is being sued for sexual abuse by their son, Declyn 'Dex' Lauper. Thornton is accused of renting the apartment where the alleged abuse occurred and ...

Letter from Kenji (13) brought an American bestselling author to his school in Zuidoost

Wealthy tourists spend $110,000 for a week in Antarctica, and even their poop comes back with them

The Van den Nouwland greengrocer family from Haarlem: 12 siblings hope to reach a combined 1,000 years on April 1

Twelve siblings from the Van den Nouwland family in Haarlem are set to reach a collective age of 1,000 years on April 1st. The family is well-known locally for their long-standing vegetable business o...

99 names: Duinrust auditorium falls silent during impressive tribute at Jewish monument in Beverwijk

A memorial ceremony was held at the Jewish Name Monument at Duinrust cemetery in Beverwijk to honor Holocaust victims. During the tribute, a poem by Kiki Borsje reflecting on the experiences of those ...

Telstar fans believe Eredivisie promotion is certain: 'If they keep playing like this, it should be fine'

Following a second victory against PSV this season last Sunday, Telstar fans are optimistic that the club will secure its place in the Eredivisie for another year. Supporters believe that if the team ...

Sarah Mullally takes office as religious leader of Anglican Church

Sarah Mullally has been formally installed as the first female head of the Anglican Church during a ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral in England. The event was attended by the British Prime Minister an...

Fifth suspect in synagogue explosion also held for terrorism

A 19-year-old man from Tilburg has been detained as the fifth suspect in a synagogue explosion in Rotterdam and is being charged with terrorism. The court ordered him to remain in custody for at least...

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...