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Toos & Henk - June 17

Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The strip is published from Monday to Saturday, offering a satirical look at the l...

Review: ‘The Successors’ by De Nieuwe Ploeg is an overcrowded yet fairly empty play

Colin (38) met Anna (38) when he went couchsurfing at her place in Bucharest fifteen years ago: ‘The plan was to stay for two days’

Rapper P Diddy's release moved forward again

The prison release date for American rapper and producer Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been moved forward by over a month. While US media reports confirm the earlier release, the specific reason for the sche...

Amanda's son received a threatening letter after hanging a pride flag. The neighborhood rallied in support: 'We want to let our neighbor know he is welcome here'

After an eleven-year-old boy in Haarlem hung a Pride flag to celebrate Pride Month, his family received an anonymous threatening letter demanding its removal. The local community in the Indische Buurt...

Why these two clubs are feuding over championship match: "Will only play on neutral ground"

Amateur football clubs ASV De Dijk and DRC are in a dispute over the location of their Under-19 championship match, which was rescheduled for June 20th. DRC demands a neutral venue to avoid potential ...

25 years of accessible art in an Amsterdam law firm's windows: 'I see them as gifts for passers-by'

Dutch World Cup matches to be shown in Haarlem pubs even after group stage

Mayor Jos Wienen has announced that Haarlem cafes will be allowed to broadcast the Dutch national team's World Cup matches, including those scheduled on non-regular nightlife evenings if the team adva...

Stories come to life in inflatable cinema at OBS de Sterrenkijker: ‘A new experience, because it was in a bouncy castle’

Students at OBS de Sterrenkijker in Beverwijk experienced an interactive cinema housed within a unique inflatable structure resembling a bouncy castle. The project aims to bring stories to life for th...

Media: Zelensky showed Trump photos of damaged monastery

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky showed U.S. President Donald Trump photos of damage to the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery during their meeting at the G7 summit. The exchange, reported b...

Nicol Kremers appeals confidentiality case

Nicol Kremers is appealing a court ruling that found she breached a non-disclosure agreement with her former partner, reality TV star Peter Gillis. A civil judge previously ordered Kremers to pay 90,0...

Deputy Mayor Lahlah installs child mayor

Deputy Mayor Esmah Lahlah has installed eight-year-old Ava as Amsterdam's new child mayor alongside a newly formed children's council. The council is tasked with advising the city government on variou...

Terraces in the middle of Breestraat. Business owners join forces for hospitality square during Beverwijk City Festival: ‘Keep it going if it’s a success’

Beverwijk is celebrating its 750th anniversary of market rights with a city festival from June 19 to 27. The event will feature music, sports, and a new initiative by local entrepreneurs to set up lar...

Wim T. Schippers' peanut butter floor returns to museum

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen will honor the artist Wim T. Schippers by recreating his iconic peanut butter floor installation this July. The artwork is scheduled to be displayed at the museum's Depot...

Jetten: Parliament's wish aligns with talks with Moluccan community

The Dutch House of Representatives has called on the cabinet to make a fitting gesture toward the Moluccan community in the Netherlands. Prime Minister Rob Jetten responded that the government takes t...

Israel ends Palestinian authority over Cave of the Patriarchs

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has transferred the administration of the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority and the local municipality to an Israeli body. The s...

'Fifty guilders from nursing home for Hollandse Nieuwe': Playful stunt by Waasdorp fishmonger at start of herring season

Fish shop Nico Waasdorp in IJmuiden celebrated the start of the herring season by selling 'Hollandse Nieuwe' for one Dutch guilder each, approximately 45 euro cents. The promotion is a playful respons...

'Pride flags being pulled from windows': Haarlem Council wants to step up efforts to help unsafe LGBTQ+ residents

The Haarlem city council is calling for more robust measures to ensure the safety of LGBTI residents following reports of pride flags being torn from windows. Council members emphasize that structural...

In Toy Story 5, beloved toys fear the arrival of big tech in the playroom

House majority: Fly flags on government buildings for Keti Koti

A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives has passed a motion requesting that flags be flown on national government buildings during Keti Koti on July 1st. The proposal, supported by D66, Chris...

Fred sits with Heemskerk flag at Oranje match in the US: ‘In the stadium they checked if it was a radical political statement’

Heemskerk resident Fred Roest brought his village flag to the Netherlands national football team's match against Japan in the United States. Stadium security thoroughly inspected the banner to confirm...

Singer Hannah Mae and guitarist Rowdy Prins split after ten years

Dutch singer Hannah Mae and her partner Rowdy Prins have separated after ten years together. Despite the end of their relationship, the pair will continue to work together as Prins remains the guitari...

Finn Mulder (18) signs first professional contract with Telstar. Talented goalkeeper signs for three years

Eighteen-year-old goalkeeper Finn Mulder has signed his first professional contract with Telstar, committing to the club for the next three years. A native of Beverwijk, Mulder previously served as th...

Domestic violence increases during Dutch national team matches; imaginary sticker book aims to raise awareness

The National Network Care and Justice has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the increase in domestic violence incidents that occur when the Dutch national football team plays. The initiativ...

Tom Holland hints he is married to Zendaya: 'Everyone was there'

British actor Tom Holland has hinted at a potential secret marriage to Zendaya following their engagement earlier this year. The actor’s comments have fueled long-standing rumors that the couple may...

Exhibition in IJmuiden forces passers-by to stop: Violence against women is common

The "Femicide" exhibition on Plein 1945 in IJmuiden highlights the issue of fatal partner violence, which claims a woman's life every eight days in the Netherlands. The display features stories of the...

Heemstede honors musical connector Joop van Goozen with Silver Merlet Pin

Mayor Falgun Binnendijk awarded the Silver Merletspeld to Joop van Goozen last Sunday for his exceptional dedication to the cultural life of Heemstede. The distinction honors Van Goozen's many years o...

The real cause for celebration is when we start exercising more ourselves

The Netherlands is preparing for the World Cup with widespread orange-themed celebrations and national enthusiasm. The article notes that while fans are eager to cheer for the national team, there is ...

Coach and exercise physiologist Verheijen questions Koeman's decision: 'Dutch team’s day off bad news for Depay and Kluivert'

Fitness expert Raymond Verheijen has criticized Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman for canceling a scheduled training session during the 2026 World Cup. Verheijen argues that the unexpected day off is de...

Far fewer metros and World Pride: Busy and disruptive summer for public transport

Amsterdam's public transport operator GVB has announced major service disruptions this summer due to extensive maintenance on metro and tram lines from July 4 to August 16. Travel times are expected t...