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11 tips for Heritage Days in Amsterdam on September 12 and 13

Amsterdam celebrates Heritage Days on September 12 and 13 with special access to numerous historical buildings and cultural sites throughout the city. The program includes guided tours, exhibitions, a...

Football matches to be stopped immediately if fireworks are set off

Football matches in the Netherlands will now be immediately abandoned if fireworks are thrown onto the pitch or into stands, with the remainder of the game played on a different date. This new safety ...

Luxury villas in the sea? A mysterious sign on Zandvoort beach suggests so

Artist Dadara has caused a stir in Zandvoort by displaying a realistic AI-generated image of a luxury sea-based villa project to spark debate on unchecked development and greed. While the installation...

Tyra Banks wants to see unedited Netflix interviews about America's Next Top Model

Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that producers of the documentary Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model manipulated footage to create a misleading portraya...

Cocktail bars in Amsterdam city center: 6 unique hotspots

Amsterdam's city center features a variety of unique cocktail bars ranging from intimate speakeasies to classic hotel lounges. Notable spots include Door 74, Pulitzer's Bar, Dutch Courage, CUE, Law & ...

Ineke Oostveen (60) photographed her daughter’s class for 10 years, from teenagers to young adults: ‘I knew their innocence wouldn’t last long’

Photographer Ineke Oostveen documented her daughter's school class over the course of a decade, capturing their transition from teenagers to young adults. The resulting portrait series, titled Praktis...

In pictures | Princess Amalia begins military internship with the Royal Netherlands Navy

Crown Princess Amalia of the Netherlands has begun a military internship with the Royal Netherlands Navy. This follows her previous training experience with the Air Force.

Humberto Tan on criticism of girlfriend's pregnancy: 'What are you worried about?'

Presenter Humberto Tan is expecting a daughter with his partner Elise Roodenburg, a development that has prompted mixed reactions online regarding his age. Tan has publicly dismissed the negative crit...

Charli XCX to perform in the Netherlands again in February after eight years

Charli XCX has announced European tour dates that include a concert in the Netherlands this February. This performance marks the singer's first time playing in the country since her 2019 show at Parad...

Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has a new relationship: 'Forgot to mention'

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has announced she is in a new relationship with a man named Ben Davies, who works as a landscaper. This development comes months after her split from former fiancÃ...

Olcay Gulsen stunned by footage leaked by Jaimie Vaes: 'Harmful'

Olcay Gulsen has publicly expressed her dismay after Jaimie Vaes leaked footage in which she made allegedly false claims about Gulsen's fiancé. The video, filmed during a commercial break at a televi...

Top tip! Test your knowledge of Dutch geography with this free game

Developer Tijmen Klein has launched Polderprikker, a free daily online game that challenges players to pinpoint Dutch locations on a map using satellite imagery. Since its creation, the game has gaine...

Sheryl wants to foster connection with a large interactive artificial heart: "Please, do touch!"

Designer Sheryl Leysner has created a large, interactive wool heart titled Heart Beat for the Big Art exhibition in Rotterdam. The installation, which reacts to sound and invites audience participatio...

Berget Lewis is married: 'Our hearts are overflowing and we are grateful'

Singer Berget Lewis married her partner Spek on August 28, 2024, exactly five years after they first met. The intimate wedding ceremony featured musical performances from friends and was described by ...

Paramount working on film version of Hawaii Five-O

Paramount is in the early stages of developing a feature film based on the Hawaii Five-O franchise with director Destin Daniel Cretton. The project is currently being written by Chris Bremmer and Noah...

Fred being Fred: in the B&B Vol Liefde reunion, he again curtly dismisses any hint of self-criticism

During the B&B Vol Liefde reunion, participant Fred remained unapologetic regarding his behavior, dismissing any need for self-criticism while maintaining his search for an ideal partner. The episode ...

Joanie and Pieter are court ushers: "The oil in the machinery of justice"

Court ushers Joanie Zeën and Pieter Peters provide essential support and maintain order within the Amsterdam District Court. During the Week of the Rule of Law, they highlighted their daily responsib...

Suspect (41) takes off his shoes during burglary and puts on exclusive Nikes, but it gives him away

A 41-year-old repeat offender is on trial for a series of burglaries in Mijdrecht and Amsterdam after DNA evidence from his abandoned shoes linked him to the scene. Despite his claims of innocence, th...

Review: Anatomy of a Brief Romance – the emotional directness of this personal album feels childlike and fails to linger

Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke explores his personal life and a recent breakup in his raw, autobiographical seventh album, Anatomy of a Brief Romance. The record features a synth-pop production styl...

Review: Beethoven – The Last Three Sonatas, by Mitsuko Uchida: the piano sings, wrings, grates, and gleams

Pianist Mitsuko Uchida has released a new live recording of Beethoven's last three piano sonatas, captured during a performance in Tokyo. The artist continues her exploration of these complex works, w...

City poet Ellen Deckwitz on Museum Het Schip: ‘Not just a repository, but a gift’

Human Assholes review: ambitious and adventurous, but sometimes too much

Personal Trainer, led by Amsterdam-based musician Willem Smit, has released their ambitious third album titled Human Assholes. While the record showcases an impressive blend of musical genres and styl...

Stroopwafels on Muntplein, space cake and plastic tulips: Amsterdammers go undercover to inspect city center shops: ‘That stroopwafel smell makes me sick’

Residents in Amsterdam have initiated an effort to monitor and report tourist-focused shops, leading to 29 official enforcement requests over the past year. Local authorities have responded by issuing...

Ingrid (59) and Rivka (19): ‘I was allowed to go out early, my parents were very chill about it, unlike the parents of many of my friends’

Ingrid and her daughter Rivka share their perspectives on growing up and raising a child in Amsterdam. Their discussion covers the balance between parental leniency and the boundaries established duri...

They were in complete agreement with Donny Roelvink, the five thirty-somethings in the trendy Amsterdam clothing store

How did Amsterdam deal with the shock of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the days that followed?

Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York, the city of Amsterdam was plunged into shock as the events dominated news and public life. The aftermath saw the cancellation of local e...

Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino play

Sacha Baron Cohen will star in a new stage play directed by Quentin Tarantino, marking a theater debut for both individuals. The production is described as a comedy set in 1830s Europe, focusing on th...

Designer Maartje Prins (51) on her Dutch Theatre Festival nomination for Teckel: 'I saw exactly how the child from the text ends up under, yes, a sweaty, puffing, dirty old man'

Designer Maartje Prins and actress Jatou Sumbunu have received award nominations for the production Teckel, a monologue addressing child abuse that uses striking stage design and humor. Meanwhile, the...

Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (September 11-13)

Haarlem is hosting a variety of events from September 11-13, including the free Open Monumentendagen, outdoor film screenings, and a silent disco tour. Residents can also attend a singalong concert at...

The best orchestra in the Netherlands plays for free in Oosterpark, bring your picnic blanket

The Concertgebouw Orchestra is hosting its annual Opening Night event in Amsterdam's Oosterpark, featuring an accessible outdoor performance to mark the new season. The event aims to make classical mu...