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June 2026 is anything but boring in Amsterdam: here’s what to do

June 2026 in Amsterdam features a packed schedule of events, ranging from music festivals to running competitions. The city offers a diverse variety of activities throughout the month to ensure there ...

Coen is a volunteer miller. ‘It is a piece of ingenious engineering’

Volunteer miller Coen Lange and a team of colleagues maintain and operate the 175-year-old mill 'De Onderneming' in Hippolytushoef. Lange highlights the historical structure's ingenious engineering as...

Beverwijk celebrates Strawberry Day on Wednesday June 3: free activities for children behind the Smaeckkamer

The city of Beverwijk is hosting Strawberry Day on Wednesday, June 3, featuring free children's activities on the field behind the Smaeckkamer restaurant. From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, visitors can partici...

Tabitha long doubted whether she could combine her ambitions with motherhood

Dutch singer Tabitha shared on Instagram that she struggled for a long time with the question of whether she could balance her professional ambitions with motherhood. She posted the message to provide...

Great frustration and insults after fences placed around Borneo Jetty: ‘How can two people ruin it for hundreds of residents?’

Joining strangers around the grill at Senbazuru, where the food is the main show (8)

Senbazuru is a Japanese restaurant that has been located in a sports park in Hoofddorp for over 25 years. The establishment remains highly popular, often reaching full capacity even on weekday evening...

Jesper de Jong against Zverev on Roland Garros main court Sunday afternoon

Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong will face world number three Alexander Zverev on Sunday afternoon for a place in the Roland Garros quarterfinals. The match is scheduled as the third event of the da...

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Theater cat Tommy sometimes walks onto the stage during Hakim Traïdia's performances

Tommy, a twelve-year-old cat belonging to performer Hakim Traïdia, lives in his theater and occasionally wanders onto the stage during live performances. While the cat considers the venue his home, t...

Jochem Myjer's daughter takes GHB three times a night for narcolepsy

Dutch comedian Jochem Myjer revealed that his 17-year-old daughter takes GHB three times every night to manage her narcolepsy. Myjer is dedicating his upcoming comedy performances to raising funds for...

Vondelpark full of Harry Styles fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol

Fans of Harry Styles are gathering in Amsterdam's Vondelpark and surrounding areas hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer during his concert series at the Arena. Styles has been frequently spotted jo...

Star chef Nick Bril on intern accident: 'I often felt like a loser'

Dutch star chef Nick Bril has spoken publicly for the first time about the accident that seriously injured his intern, Joe Claridge. Bril discussed the emotional toll of the event and expressed gratit...

Stoffer advocates for distributing asylum seekers based on culture and religion

SGP leader Chris Stoffer has proposed that cultural and religious backgrounds should be taken into account when distributing and housing asylum seekers. Speaking at a party meeting in Nieuwegein, Stof...

Zomergasten, Jiskefet and a ten-hour air raid siren: VPRO has been liberal and unconventional for 100 years

SGP demands lower abortion rates in exchange for support for cabinet plans

The Dutch political party SGP has demanded that the cabinet implement measures to reduce historically high abortion rates. The party stated it will withdraw its support for the minority government's p...

Italy bans Ye and Travis Scott concerts over safety concerns

Italy has banned two scheduled concerts by American rappers Ye and Travis Scott due to concerns over public order and safety. The decision follows reports from news agency Reuters regarding the potent...

Frankie Valli (92) cancels all shows this year due to health reasons

The 92-year-old singer Frankie Valli has announced the cancellation of all his remaining concerts for the year. Valli stated on social media that he is stepping away from the stage to focus on his hea...

DPG Media extends newspaper project for people in poverty

DPG Media is extending a project that provides 5,000 free annual newspaper subscriptions to individuals with low incomes. The decision follows a study by Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, whi...

Enticing with stories: André Nuyens hopes youth book raises awareness of the impact of war

Author André Nuyens has released a new youth book containing eight stories about the resistance during World War II. The publication aims to raise awareness among younger generations about the causes...

Discover the story of Haarlem's 'Woman in the Resistance' artwork in this TV program

The new TV program 'Kunst in het wild' explores the history and public perception of the 'Vrouw in het Verzet' (Woman in the Resistance) artwork in Haarlem. The show aims to reveal the story behind th...

Thrift shopper Francis discovers 'Eric Clapton's trousers' in Oud-Zuid

In the latest episode of 'Kringlopen met Francis,' presenter Francis Broekhuijsen visits a luxury second-hand menswear shop in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, where he discovers a pair of trousers formerly owned ...

Niall Horan struggles daily with Liam Payne’s death: ‘Did I miss something?’

Niall Horan opened up in an interview with De Telegraaf about the profound grief he experiences daily following the 2024 death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne. The Irish singer describ...

Emilia Clarke debunks rumors of massive salary per Game of Thrones episode

British actress Emilia Clarke has dismissed reports that she earned $300,000 per episode for her role in Game of Thrones, calling the claims exaggerated. Speaking to Variety, she clarified that the ru...

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Reading skills continue to decline. Can these books bring back the joy of reading for children? 'They are hugely popular and almost always checked out'

Dutch children's literacy is declining as they read less with age, but graphic novels remain highly popular and are seen as a potential tool to restore reading pleasure. Experts suggest that shifting ...

Mystery: do you know what these two statues on the Rijksmuseum facade mean?

This article highlights two less prominent statues located on the facade of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It invites readers to solve the mystery of who these specific figures represent among the muse...

Zandvoort brothers fulfill dream: taking self-built boats out to sea

Brothers Huig and Joop Molenaar from Zandvoort are nearing the completion of two self-built sailing boats based on traditional Shetland Island designs to honor their town's maritime history. The sibli...

New elite education with deep pockets: who is paying for the Leiden master's?

The private Pascal Institute is launching a new master's program at the Leidse Zeevaartschool this fall, targeting students seeking alternatives to traditional universities. The elite educational init...

How powerful is the Ajax hard core?

An investigation by AT5 reveals the significant influence of Ajax's hard-core supporter group, the F-side, which has led to security lapses and intimidation at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Stewards report...

'They take our houses and rape our daughters': Persistent prejudices about asylum seekers exposed

This article examines and fact-checks common prejudices regarding asylum seekers and status holders in the Netherlands, which frequently emerge during protests and on social media. It aims to provide ...