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Experts warn: AI photos have become frighteningly real

Experts warn that artificial intelligence models have become so advanced that deepfakes are increasingly difficult to distinguish from real images. They highlight the growing threat of fraud and empha...

Children aged 12 and under can attend youth performances for free at Stadsschouwburg Haarlem

Stadsschouwburg Haarlem is offering free tickets to children aged 12 and under for two youth performances, Contra and Robin Hood, this year. The initiative seeks to make theater more accessible to you...

Video | Ariana Grande emotionally addresses fans after final tour performance

Singer Ariana Grande addressed her fans with emotion following the conclusion of her final tour performance. She had previously announced in August that she would be taking a break from music after th...

Friday the 13th screenwriter Victor Miller dies at 86

Victor Miller, the screenwriter who created the Jason Voorhees character for the 1980 film Friday the 13th, has died at 86. In addition to his horror film success, Miller was a three-time Emmy Award w...

Prominent Jewish figures in film industry defend Mark Ruffalo after antisemitism accusations

A group of notable Jewish film industry professionals has defended actor Mark Ruffalo after he was accused of antisemitism for criticizing Oracle founder Larry Ellison. The signatories argue that labe...

Sean Ono Lennon and girlfriend welcome first child: 'We made a human!'

Sean Ono Lennon and his partner, Kemp Muhl, have announced the birth of their first child. The newborn is the first grandchild of Yoko Ono and the late John Lennon.

In her new autobiographical novel Johnny Walker, Connie Palmen adopts the persona of a lonely cowboy – and it doesn't quite fit

Author Connie Palmen examines her life and identity in her new autobiographical novel, Johnnie Walker, exploring the struggle between family belonging and individual freedom. While the book provides d...

Producer of horror film Obsession heads to court over lost profits

Producer Darby has filed a lawsuit against Tea Shop Productions seeking a share of the profits from the highly successful horror film Obsession. She claims that her contributions to the film's re-edit...

Maarten van Rossem dismissing overenthusiastic Catherine Keyl's presentation as completely chaotic is great television

The new television program De meestergids features Dutch celebrities competing to deliver the best museum tours, with the first episode taking place at the Rijksmuseum. Despite some initial skepticism...

Judith Krom (PvdD) chair of Amsterdam presidium: ‘Guardian of the culture within the council’

Judith Krom of the PvdD has been appointed as the new chair of the Amsterdam city council presidium after a period of intense political deliberation. She will be responsible for overseeing council ope...

Omroep MAX also refuses to host Eurovision participation: 'Does not fit us'

Omroep MAX has declined to organize Dutch participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, aligning with other major broadcasters that have refused to take over after AVROTROS stepped down. Jan Slag...

Judge dismisses former stylist's second lawsuit against singer Lizzo

A judge has dismissed a second lawsuit filed by former stylist Asha Daniels against singer Lizzo, ruling that the allegations cannot proceed to a jury despite describing the behavior as unprofessional...

Sander Kieboom (47) and Eva Westerveld (45): ‘Eva caught my eye immediately. I have to talk to her, I thought’

Sander Kieboom and Eva Westerveld describe the serendipitous start of their relationship in Amsterdam, which involved wearing rabbit ears while distributing party favors. The couple spent their first ...

More monuments in Amsterdam sounds like good news, but who pays the bill?

Amsterdam has added dozens of new historical sites to its monument registry, continuing a trend of expanding protected status within the city. Critics are concerned that this unchecked growth creates ...

Nine questions about the nuisance caused by homeless crack addicts in Amsterdam – and what can be done about it

Mayor Femke Halsema has expressed urgent concern over rising homelessness and drug-related issues in Amsterdam. Journalists have been investigating the underlying causes of this crisis, including the ...

Tram to nowhere: Strandeiland awaits residents and facilities but is already accessible via line 26

Amsterdam has extended tram line 26 to serve the new district of Strandeiland, adding three new stops to the network. Despite the operational tram service, the area remains entirely vacant with no exi...

Tobi Lakmaker writes the 2026 Great Amsterdam Dictation: ‘In achenebbisj I hear my mother’s gentle voice’

Author Tobi Lakmaker will author the 2026 Great Amsterdam Dictation, aiming to incorporate the city's diverse Yiddish, Arabic, and Surinamese linguistic influences. He encourages participants to prepa...

Amsterdam director Ashgan El-Hamus (33) filmed Al Baraneya, now showing in Venice, in her family's village with her family: I felt incredibly responsible

Director Ashgan El-Hamus has brought her film Al Baraneya, a story inspired by her extended family in Egypt, to the Venice Film Festival. By casting her own relatives and filming in their village, the...

Miley Cyrus announces tenth album Bass Persuades

Miley Cyrus has announced her tenth studio album titled Bass Persuades, describing it as an emotional reflection on love and heartbreak. The project marks a new creative era for the singer that serves...

Jan Slagter closes the door on Eurovision: ‘AvroTros has saddled NPO with a major problem’

Omroep Max director Jan Slagter has refused to host the Eurovision Song Contest, arguing that the event no longer fits his network's programming goals. Slagter criticized AvroTros for causing a major ...

NPO sets aside budget cuts and goes all-in on Dutch drama

The Dutch Public Broadcaster (NPO) is shifting its focus toward a new programming strategy defined by heavy investment in Dutch drama, investigative journalism, and social reality series. After a peri...

43-year-old TikToker suspected of three counts of attempted manslaughter after stabbing at Central Station

A 43-year-old TikTok influencer is facing three counts of attempted manslaughter following a stabbing incident near Amsterdam Central Station on Saturday. The altercation left four people injured, inc...

NPO tries to reach young people: If you are not in their timeline, you do not exist

The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is prioritizing digital platforms and social media to reach younger audiences who have shifted away from traditional linear television. By investing in engaging, humor...

Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit in hospital following lung transplant complications

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was briefly hospitalized due to complications from a previous lung transplant, forcing her to miss her husband King Haakon VIII's swearing-in ceremony. The new Kin...

Netflix documentary about Matthew Perry to be released in late October

A new documentary titled The One About Matthew Perry will premiere on Netflix on October 27 to honor the late actor's legacy. The series explores his life and career, arriving just before the third an...

One in five newspaper opinion pieces is written by AI, claims Alexander Klöpping. But is that true?

Tech journalist Alexander Klöpping claims that twenty percent of newspaper opinion pieces are produced by artificial intelligence. Experts, including professor Mark Deuze, have expressed doubts about...

Hearing on squatted school building: can squatters stay?

Squatters occupying a former school building in Zwanenburg are challenging a municipality-led eviction order in court. They argue that the planned demolition is premature because mandatory environment...

Willem-Alexander, Máxima and Beatrix attend funeral of Norwegian King Harald

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Beatrix will travel to Oslo to attend the funeral of King Harald of Norway, who passed away at 89. The royal family has cleared their schedule to att...

Halsema wants to clarify Amsterdam hospitality rules: Spontaneous dancing in cafes remains possible

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has clarified new hospitality rules to ensure that spontaneous dancing in cafes remains allowed and that sound level regulations are not overly restrictive. The updated p...