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Video | Sam Neill dies: watch him in his Jurassic Park role

Singer Mick Harren's girlfriend breathing on her own again after childbirth

The partner of Dutch singer Mick Harren is recovering after being admitted to the intensive care unit following the birth of their daughter. Harren shared on Instagram that she is now breathing indepe...

Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill (78) has died

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, widely known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 78. The announcement regarding his death was shared via his offi...

Viggo Waas heard the ambulance sliding doors open and then it went quiet

The squatted fire station where Myriam (65) lives is a fantastic cool tropical house

Restoration painters revive Tuschinski's original ceiling

Theater Tuschinski in Amsterdam is undergoing a major renovation of its main hall this summer, including the installation of new seating and LED lighting. As part of the update, restoration painters a...

Comedian Harrie Jekkers named honorary citizen of The Hague

Cabaretier Harrie Jekkers has been named an honorary citizen of The Hague. He received the city's highest municipal award from Mayor Jan van Zanen on Sunday afternoon.

AI characters harmful even when clearly fake: 'Comparison is a reflex'

The emergence of AI-generated characters like actress Tilly Norwood in feature films is raising concerns about its impact on beauty standards. Even when such characters are clearly identified as fake,...

At Tête, formerly Kop van Oost, you can just as easily pull up a chair for a morning coffee as for a ribeye

For the first time in my life, I have truly chosen myself

From Odysseus to Spinoza, from documentaries to sci-fi: these are the must-see films of the autumn

Red imagination of earthly power continued in Japan

Burna Boy, The Roots and De La Soul: North Sea Jazz in pictures at its 50th edition

Sleep floating by an old fortification along the Vecht river near Weesp

Entrepreneur Toon Roozen offers unique off-grid accommodation in floating cabins located near the historic Fort Uitermeer by the Vecht river in Weesp. The site, which historically served as part of th...

Haarlem proud of new city festival: "In five years, people will postpone their holidays for this"

Haarlem has launched a new city festival called FIER, which commemorates the city's historical resistance during the 1573 Siege of Haarlem. Organized by local entrepreneurs and musicians, the event ai...

Soldaat van Oranje director Theu Boermans receives royal honor

Director Theu Boermans was awarded a royal honor on Sunday for his long-term contributions to the theater industry. The recognition was presented just before the final performance of the musical Solda...

Anna Dobber heard nothing from New York Pizza after bullying on influencer trip

Content creator Anna Dobber has expressed deep disappointment with New York Pizza after she was bullied during an influencer trip organized by the company. Dobber stated that she never received an apo...

Review: the new performance by Swan Award winner Connor Schumacher is cruel, engaging and completely overwhelming

Rescue of Danielle's cat goes viral, but pet is still missing: 'It is very sad'

Danielle Guirguis' cat went missing from her houseboat in Haarlem on Monday, leading to a viral rescue video that has garnered millions of views. Despite the online attention, the cat was released bac...

No umbrellas or a maximum number of beachgoers: the Italian beach has become an obstacle course

Italian beach operators are implementing increasingly strict rules for tourists, such as limiting visitor numbers and banning outside food. Travelers are advised to check local regulations carefully t...

Video | Rod Stewart sings It's A Heartache as a tribute to Bonnie Tyler

Pride flags vandalized again at Churchill Pride in Amsterdam-Zuid, but neighbors just hang up more

Vintage TV: Floris, Baywatch in HD, a young Alanis Morissette and Jack van Gelder without the cynicism

Curtain falls on Soldaat van Oranje after sixteen years: 'It never got boring'

After nearly sixteen years, the long-running musical Soldaat van Oranje has officially concluded with its final performances. Cast members and audiences marked the end of the production, which became ...

Amsterdam's Tammie is looking for a boyfriend: this is the new documentary you want to see

A new documentary features Amsterdam-based trans woman Tammie Schoots as she navigates the complexities of dating and relationships. The film explores her personal experiences with common milestones l...

Video | Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy perform at JAY-Z concert in New York

Rutger (45) and his husband find mother for child on Facebook

Rutger and his husband Teun successfully found a woman named Eline through the Facebook group Meerdangewenst to help them start a family. Following their connection, the couple welcomed a daughter in ...

Roxy Dekker announces new album: 'Coming out this year'

Singer Roxy Dekker announced during the NPO 3FM program VoorAan on Saturday that she plans to release a new album later this year. This will be the artist's first full-length project to be released in...

Martin Garrix, Afrojack and De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig: this is the line-up for the final Dutch Grand Prix

The final Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, scheduled for August 21 to 23, will feature a musical lineup alongside the Formula 1 racing events. Renowned Dutch artists, including Martin Garrix and Afrojac...

School holidays remain a puzzle for working mothers: 'Fathers' turn'

Working mothers in the Netherlands face significant challenges balancing their careers with childcare during school holidays. Many mothers choose to reduce their working hours due to the high costs an...