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Couturier Leon Klaassen Bos’s Amsterdam: ‘My first time in iT felt like giving a child an ecstasy pill and sending them into Disneyland’
'Who are you rooting for?' is an unnecessary question this World Cup: Amsterdam isn't just cheering for the Dutch team
Actress Elizabeth Olsen expecting first child, according to People
Actress Elizabeth Olsen is expecting her first child, according to reports from People magazine. The news follows the publication of photographs showing the actress with a visible baby bump.
Host nation Canada opens World Cup with draw against Bosnia
Host nation Canada played to a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening match of the World Cup. The match took place at a sold-out Toronto Stadium under the leadership of head coach Je...
Futsal Amsterdam loses second final match, Tigers crowned champions
Futsal Amsterdam lost the second match of the national title finals 3-0 to Tigers Roermond, who secured their third consecutive Dutch championship. Despite hitting the woodwork several times, the Amst...
Failed? Heartfelt congratulations from Richard Kemper: What does a diploma really mean anyway?
In an article reflecting on Dutch graduation traditions, Richard Kemper observes the widespread display of flags and school bags across the Netherlands to celebrate successful students. He offers a me...
Pope returns home with help of Spanish King after plane trouble
Pope Leo is returning home to Rome with the assistance of King Felipe of Spain after his original flight from Tenerife experienced a technical malfunction. The Spanish monarch provided a replacement a...
Dionne Stax's mother passes away: 'Still can't grasp it'
Dutch television presenter Dionne Stax announced on Friday that her mother has passed away. In an Instagram post, the 41-year-old described her mother as her pillar of support and expressed that she i...
Paris Saint-Germain has become the standard in football, but Ronald Koeman has learned little from it, says Henk Spaan
Columnist Henk Spaan provides his weekly ratings for various football figures, including Netherlands national team coach Ronald Koeman. The piece also evaluates FIFA President Gianni Infantino and for...
Whether to let children watch late-night World Cup matches: 'My dad says yes, my mom says no'
Dutch parents are facing a dilemma over whether to let their children stay up late or wake up at night to watch the national football team's World Cup matches in the United States. The time difference...
Sex with animals, an XTC shop: political youth are quite wild
The article explores the formalization of the PRO party and its potential to signal a new era for Jesse Klaver’s political movement. It also touches upon the provocative and unconventional policy id...
Lieke Martens speaks about loss of son Eden: 'We will never forget him'
Former Dutch football player Lieke Martens has shared her personal story regarding the loss of her son, Eden, who passed away after 24 weeks of pregnancy. She spoke about how the tragic event has prof...
🔴 Watch live: Special Olympics opening ceremony in Haarlem
The Special Olympics National Games for people with intellectual disabilities are taking place this weekend in Haarlem and the surrounding region. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony at the H...
Dorien visits natural burial inspiration evening at Onderlangs in Castricum: ‘I’m looking for a spot in the sun’
Dorien attended an information evening about natural burials at the Onderlangs cemetery in Castricum to learn about eco-friendly end-of-life options. The event allowed visitors to explore the grounds ...
Samuel Welten creates World Cup song: 'Hope the Oranje hearts will glow'
Artist Samuel Welten has released a new song for the upcoming World Cup, aiming to inspire fans of the Dutch national football team. In an interview with NU.nl, Welten expressed his hope that the trac...
Marius Borg Høiby not present at verdict in criminal case
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will not attend his criminal court sentencing in person on Monday. He is set to follow the Oslo court's ruling via a video connectio...
Lawyer: Promes has 'significant personality issues'
During an appeal hearing, the lawyer for former soccer player Quincy Promes claimed his client has significant personality issues and requested a psychological evaluation. The defense highlighted Prom...
The ideal post-wedding snack is of course onion rings: ‘That wedding dress is already dirty anyway’
Humberto Tan on the end of RTL Tonight: 'Sometimes a risk doesn't pay off'
Humberto Tan reflected on the conclusion of his talk show RTL Tonight, which is set to air its final episode this Friday. The presenter acknowledged that the program was a calculated risk that ultimat...
From Arie Haan to Jaap Stam: 275 Orange shirts with a story
Collectors Brian Borghardt and Erik van Goor have compiled their extensive collection of Dutch national football team jerseys into a new book titled 'Het Oranjeshirt'. The publication features 275 shi...
If you want your city to look a little cool, don’t act so hysterical when a superstar visits
De Zefier primary school celebrates 10th anniversary with circus performance by students: 'I've never been in a circus before'
Primary school De Zefier in IJmuiden celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special circus performance featuring its students as the lead performers. The event included various acts such as human pyra...
Actress Jane Seymour engaged to musician John Zambetti: 'Very happy'
Actress and former Bond girl Jane Seymour, 75, has announced her engagement to musician John Zambetti. The couple confirmed the news on a red carpet in New York, where Seymour expressed her happiness ...
De Achterklap Podcast | World Cup row involving the Dutch team and the end of talk shows?
This podcast episode discusses controversies involving the Dutch national football team during the World Cup. It also addresses the uncertain future of talk shows and various side issues related to th...
‘When you paint, you must look at the world. Really look!’: artist David Hockney (1937-2026) always remained curious
World Cup opening match draws 1.7 million viewers
The opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa attracted 1.7 million viewers. Additionally, the opening ceremony preceding the match drew an audience of 1.3 million people.
Clothing line of Assen art heist perpetrator proves popular: 'Entire collection sold out'
The clothing line launched by Douglas Chesley W., a perpetrator of the Drents Museum art robbery, has sold out and its website is temporarily offline. Managed from prison, the collection features desi...
Artist Demian de Jonge and his mother create artwork on electricity substation in Beinsdorp
Artist Demian de Jonge and his mother have transformed an electricity substation on Venneperweg in Beinsdorp with a new geometric graffiti design. De Jonge, who is also a tattoo artist, created the ar...