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Counterweight to Michael Jackson promo film: This documentary addresses the abuse

Special banknotes for Haarlem Pride: ‘The world’s first pride money’

Royal Joh. Enschedé in Haarlem has produced unique pink banknotes specifically for use during this summer's Haarlem Pride festival. Organizers claim the currency is a world first for a Pride event an...

Eiffel Tower and Louvre change opening hours due to heat

The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum in Paris have adjusted their opening hours due to an extreme heatwave. The French capital is currently under a red alert, which is the highest weather warning le...

Prosecutors demand 2 years in prison for two women for severe child abuse

The Public Prosecution Service has demanded two-year prison sentences for two women accused of severe child abuse in Utrecht. One woman is charged with systematically abusing her minor son and daughte...

Free drinking water and wet sponges: festivals prepare for heat

Festivals taking place this weekend, such as Defqon.1 and Lago Lago, are implementing special heat plans to protect visitors and staff from high temperatures. Organizers will provide measures like fre...

Vanished: De Musschen, the early predecessor and nickname of HC Bloemendaal

This article highlights the history of "De Musschen," a defunct sports club that served as an early precursor to the Dutch field hockey club HC Bloemendaal. After eight years of existence, the club me...

Cape Fear Review: Javier Bardem follows in the footsteps of Robert De Niro and Robert Mitchum with a battered left eye

Ajax appoints another García as reserve team coach, Emanuelson assistant

Carlos García has been appointed as the new head coach of Jong Ajax for the upcoming season after serving as an assistant for the reserve and senior teams. He will be supported by assistant coaches T...

Prosecutors demand 7 years for former Zoetermeer primary school janitor

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a seven-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric treatment for a 58-year-old former primary school janitor in Zoetermeer. Oskar van der V. is ac...

Frank van Leeuwen replaces Welmoed Sijtsma on Goedenavond Nederland

Frank van Leeuwen will replace Welmoed Sijtsma as a presenter for the final three weeks of the WNL program Goedenavond Nederland this summer. Van Leeuwen will alternate hosting duties with Sam Hagens,...

Artin Music & Friends cancelled in March due to US intervention now goes ahead: ‘Football and music bridge political differences’

Iranian musician Asghar Barani will host the 'Artin Muziek & Friends' concert at the Patronaat venue this Thursday after a previous cancellation in March. The event aims to bridge political divides th...

How stadiums turn into a massive Casablanca during the drinks break

The article observes how football fans are tuning into World Cup broadcasts from neighboring countries such as Belgium and the UK. It highlights the calm atmosphere and distinct terminology used by fo...

One dead in crush after World Cup screening in Jordan

One person died and eight others were injured in Jordan during a crowd crush at a public screening of a World Cup match against Algeria. The incident occurred as a large number of fans gathered to wat...

Ruud repaints restored Dance Bench in original colors: 'Passersby are happy it’s back'

The 'Dansbank' art bench has been returned to its location along De Baandert after being restored following an act of vandalism. Ruud van Zon of the Bankjesparade foundation is currently repainting th...

Media relish World Cup row as players face tension at the breakfast table

The Dutch national football team maintains a positive atmosphere following a significant victory over Sweden at the World Cup. In contrast, other major footballing nations like Portugal are currently ...

Romeo Beckham makes acting debut in French film Forty Love

Romeo Beckham, the son of David and Victoria Beckham, is set to make his professional acting debut in the French film 'Forty Love'. According to Variety, this marks the first major screen role for the...

Amstelveenseweg station closed early Saturday due to crowds after Lil' Kleine concert

The Amstelveenseweg metro station in Amsterdam will close early this Saturday to manage crowds following a Lil' Kleine concert at the Olympic Stadium. To ensure safety, GVB has announced that metro li...

Revival of award-winning dance performance Co(te)lette is a benchmark in the fight for equality

Canadian interest in Stolpersteine unveiling in Driehuis; relatives of Velsen victims attend

Next Monday, descendants of the Vleeschhouwer-Doof family will travel from Canada to attend the unveiling of four Stolpersteine in Driehuis. The commemorative stones at Vondellaan 53 honor family memb...

Unwanted pregnancy and paternity suits in the 18th century: '15 to 25 percent of brides were pregnant'

This article examines 18th-century paternity disputes and unwanted pregnancies, highlighting a 1750 case in Haarlem involving a woman living near the Turfmarkt. Research indicates that during this era...

Dettol apologizes for sexist ad in China about 'tainted' women

British cleaning brand Dettol has apologized for an advertisement in China that was intended to address sexism but was widely criticized for being sexist itself. The video drew backlash for comparing ...

Meet artist Dave Eggers this Saturday: his drawings are a hobby with a charity twist

B&B Vol Liefde not in danger: Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte remains as voice-over

Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte will continue as the voice-over for the television show B&B Vol liefde despite his career move from NPO to Talpa. His manager confirmed that his transition to the new network w...

Not surprising Noni Madueke starts for England despite disappointing stats

England manager Thomas Tuchel's recent squad selection for the national team has sparked controversy, particularly regarding the exclusion of Manchester United defender Harry Maguire. Despite criticis...

Daan Sutorius (34) is the new Ajax reporter for Het Parool: ‘Cruijff is aiming high, but are those names feasible?’

Netflix announces third and final season of comedy series Haantjes

Netflix has confirmed that the comedy series Haantjes will end with its upcoming third season. Filming for the final episodes is currently underway, with a planned release date set for 2027.

Sallie Harmsen stars in Videoland's new drama series Daughters

Dutch actress Sallie Harmsen has been cast in a lead role for the new Videoland drama series "Dochters." The production is a collaboration between the Netherlands and Belgium and features a cast inclu...

Another TV journalist departs: critic of father-to-be Jeremy Doku steps down

French sports journalist France Pierron is leaving her television role after publicly criticizing Belgian footballer Jeremy Doku on the talk show L’Équipe de Choc. Pierron had questioned Doku's dec...

From black to white to bubblegum pink: how the football boot changed color

Football boots have undergone a significant color evolution, transitioning from strictly black to vibrant shades like bubblegum pink. While colored footwear was once considered taboo, it has now becom...

Woman who rang BTS singer Jungkook’s doorbell 133 times sentenced to prison

A Brazilian woman has received a suspended prison sentence for stalking BTS singer Jungkook at his home in Seoul. Despite multiple police warnings, she visited his residence 22 times and once rang his...