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French DJ Shlømo, accused of rape, booked for party during Amsterdam Dance Event

French DJ Shlømo is under investigation for alleged sexual assault and harassment, leading to controversy following his booking for an Amsterdam Dance Event performance. While the artist denies the c...

Stedelijk Museum hosts major exhibition of the Japanese queen of polka dots: ''She was a true global superstar''

The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is hosting an expansive retrospective of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, featuring her renowned polka dots, sculptures, and immersive installations. Following the artis...

Ronald Koeman welcomes grandchild: Telstar goalkeeper Koeman Jr. becomes a father

Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr. has welcomed his first child with his fiancée Kiki, making Ronald and Bartina Koeman grandparents for the fourth time. This personal milestone follows a historic ...

Spice Girls to release previously unreleased demos on fourteen CDs

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, the Spice Girls are releasing a collection of fourteen CDs that includes several previously unreleased demos. The announcement has sparked a mix...

Haarlem library membership remains virtually unchanged

Library membership in Haarlem has remained largely stable, with one in five residents maintaining a card despite national growth trends. While youth participation has seen a slight increase, adult mem...

André Hazes cancels all scheduled performances due to vocal problems

Dutch singer André Hazes has canceled his upcoming performances to avoid permanent vocal damage after being advised to rest his voice. This decision follows a previous two-month break announced in Au...

Kate Hudson still not married five years after engagement: 'Way too expensive'

Kate Hudson and her partner Danny Fujikawa remain unmarried five years after their engagement due to difficulties with planning and guest list logistics. The actress cited the high financial cost of w...

I talk to old-timers from the criminal underworld in court – a benefit of those cold case trials

Stedelijk convincingly showcases the dark, radical and complex work behind Yayoi Kusama's exuberant universe

The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is presenting a major retrospective exhibition of the late artist Yayoi Kusama. The show delves into the deeper, darker, and more complex aspects of her work, contras...

Uilenstede turns 60: ‘I lived on cans of baked beans, but we got to study and that was wonderful’

The Uilenstede student campus in Amsterdam is celebrating its 60th anniversary this weekend with a commemorative reunion. Early residents reflect on the site's history, highlighting the deep connectio...

Tennis legend Federer in Amsterdam: "Cycling allowed me to really feel the vibe of this city"

Tennis legend Roger Federer visited Amsterdam this week to host a youth tennis clinic for children at the Olympic Stadium. During his stay, the former Grand Slam champion explored the city by bicycle ...

Jimmy Kimmel moves Democrat interview to YouTube after FCC threats

Jimmy Kimmel has moved a scheduled interview with a Democratic candidate to YouTube after the FCC threatened his network and local stations with regulatory action. Kimmel stated the move was necessary...

Harry Styles continues world tour with opening act Kylie Minogue in LA

Harry Styles has extended his world tour into 2027, announcing multiple concert dates across various international cities with supporting artists like Kylie Minogue and Tinashe. The singer expressed a...

Calandlyceum regrets grading errors in final exams: "Should not have happened"

Three students at the Calandlyceum in Amsterdam successfully challenged their failing grades after discovering scoring errors in their mathematics final exams. The school board has apologized for the ...

Awkwardness and true love: these B&B Vol liefde couples are still together

The B&B Vol liefde reunion highlighted mixed results for participants, with some couples like Timothy and Michaël finding lasting love while others remained friends or parted ways. The season was mar...

Michael (56) and Yvon (55) organize A New Tattoo festival in Amsterdam, focused on living after loss by suicide: ‘Something healing happens’

Organizers Michael Milo and Yvon van der Pijl have launched the A New Tattoo festival in Amsterdam to support people coping with the loss of loved ones to suicide. The event aims to move beyond tradit...

Get your pepernoten ready: this is the day Sinterklaas arrives in Amsterdam

Sinterklaas will arrive in Amsterdam for his 88th annual parade on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The organization is currently seeking volunteers to participate as Pieten in the festivities, with an appl...

Pride photo op at Stationsplein

An outdoor exhibition titled Queer Radiance, In Common Light is now on display at Stationsplein in Haarlem. The showcase features international photography exploring LGBTQIA+ experiences and remains o...

Princess Diana's famous 'revenge dress' to be auctioned again soon

Princess Diana's iconic 'revenge dress' is heading to auction in New York on December 9. The garment, which became famous after the princess wore it on the night of King Charles's confession of infide...

Chris Rock never wants to return to the Oscars: 'Unless I get nominated'

Chris Rock stated he does not plan to return to the Oscars unless he is nominated for an award, following his involvement in the 2022 incident with Will Smith. He expressed a complex view on his relat...

Danish Queen Margrethe discharged from hospital after feeling unwell

Former Danish Queen Margrethe has been released from the hospital after being treated for a hip injury and dehydration. Her recent health issues prevented her from attending the funeral of King Harald...

Over half a million Dutch people watched the funeral of Norway's King Harald

Over 526,000 people in the Netherlands watched the televised funeral of King Harald of Norway, who passed away on August 28 at age 89. His son, Haakon, has succeeded him as the new king.

New The Dinner Club series tells more than the original book

A new Netflix series titled De Eetclub expands upon the original book by delving deeper into the perspectives and backstories of its characters. The series explores the unraveling of a friendship in B...

In pictures | Long queues for the nearly thousand-year-old Bayeux Tapestry in London

Long queues have formed in London to view the nearly one-thousand-year-old Bayeux Tapestry. The famous French artifact has been loaned to the United Kingdom for the first time in over nine centuries.

Sharon Stone has not had sex for a long time: 'Little luck in love'

Actress Sharon Stone has revealed she has been celibate for a long time, stating she is no longer interested in casual dating. Now that her children are grown, the star is searching for a meaningful l...

Explainer | Tate brothers complain about ‘harsh conditions’ in cell: what files reveal

An American judge has ordered Andrew and Tristan Tate to remain in custody while their extradition case moves forward. Court documents indicate that the brothers have frequently complained about the d...

Video | Actor Christian Bale opens village for foster families in California

Actor Christian Bale has established a village designed for foster families in California through his non-profit organization, Together California. The project features 12 houses that provide resident...

Try a new sport for free in Amsterdam

From September 18 to 27, the Amsterdam Sports and Exercise Week offers residents the opportunity to try various sports and activities for free. The event aims to encourage physical activity throughout...

Video | IShowSpeed does backflip with new iPhone Duo in front of Apple CEO

Content creator IShowSpeed performed a backflip while holding the new iPhone Duo in front of Apple executive John Ternus. Ternus observed the stunt and applauded the streamer following the performance...

Heritage of the Week | A gondola on the Amstel

During Open Monument Day on September 12 and 13, the public can visit the Amstel Hotel in Amsterdam. The building gained international fame through the influence of masseur Dr. Mezger, who is often ca...