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Rob Reiner's murder suspect son seeks $1.5 million from trust fund

Nick Reiner, the son of director Rob Reiner, is seeking $1.5 million from his parents' trust fund to pay for his legal defense. Reiner is currently a suspect in the murder of his parents, according to...

Nintendo to release remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time this year

Nintendo is developing a remake of the classic game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. Originally released for the Nintendo 64, the updated version is exp...

Mark Damman’s first children’s book Save the Lanterfant! encourages kids to think for themselves: ‘As a child, you can contribute to a better world’

Mark Damman has released his first children's book, 'Red de lanterfant!', which aims to inspire curiosity and independent thinking in children. Illustrated by Eva Toorenent, the book emphasizes that e...

Revenge of the reclusive nerds

The article explores the stereotype of socially awkward nerds who were traditionally perceived as outsiders and introverts. It describes their past characteristics, such as an interest in science fict...

Flags from the Netherlands to Turkey decorate Thomas Wijckstraat in Beverwijk. 'We hope we can cheer'

Residents of Thomas Wijckstraat in Beverwijk have decorated their street with flags from various nations, including the Netherlands and Turkey, in anticipation of the upcoming football World Cup. The ...

Remote work and school closures in Mexico City for World Cup opening

President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered all civil servants in Mexico City to work from home and schools to close on the opening day of the World Cup this Thursday. The decision aims to prevent potenti...

Boxing legend Mike Tyson back in Amsterdam for coffeeshop opening

Boxing legend Mike Tyson visited Amsterdam to open his third coffeeshop and launch cannabis-friendly canal tours at the Oosterdok. A large crowd of fans gathered at the Nieuwmarkt location to see the ...

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Vanished: Haarlem Football Club Swastika wore the symbol with 'pride'

HFC Swastika was a Haarlem-based football club that ceased to exist after World War II. This historical profile is part of a series focusing on sports organizations and events that have disappeared fr...

Old American restaurant demolished, squatters leave: "On to something better"

A former American restaurant in Amsterdam was demolished after being occupied by squatters for several years. While neighbors expressed relief, a permit has been filed to potentially replace the build...

Summer Holiday Photo Contest organizers ready for the best photos

The Village Photographer of Heemskerk and Cultuurhuis Heemskerk are organizing a summer vacation photo contest. Winning entries will be displayed in an exhibition held at the Rose Garden of Slot Assum...

Italian painting worth half a million more after error: 8 was actually a 3 in the date

An Italian painting's value increased by half a million euros after restoration in Switzerland revealed it was 500 years older than previously believed. The age was corrected when a digit in the year ...

Living Mesh, portraits of wise over-80s in Photo Gallery De Gang

The Bijbels Museum is presenting the exhibition "WIJS!" at Fotogalerie De Gang, featuring portraits of sixteen individuals over the age of 80. The project uses photography by Ilvy Njiokiktjien and per...

Spider-Noir Review: Nicolas Cage is the main attraction in a successful mix of film noir and Spider-Man adventure

His own docuseries shows: Rafael Nadal was addicted to the pain of tennis as well as winning

You always get something nice from lucky dip fairy Suzanne: ‘I’m wearing this dress home, okay?’

The Waldorf aan Zee primary school in IJmuiden held a summer bazaar featuring twenty-three stalls with organic plants and handmade crafts. Suzanne the 'grab-bag fairy' entertained attendees as they br...

35-year-old man arrested for assaulting son of Parool columnist Yesim Candan

A 35-year-old man has been arrested for assaulting the minor son of columnist Yesim Candan with a chain lock in South Amsterdam. The attack occurred in a tunnel under the A10 and followed a threatenin...

Curaçao fans excited for World Cup: I wear the shirt almost every day

Fans of Curaçao in Amsterdam's Zuidoost district are expressing immense pride and excitement as the national team prepares for its first-ever World Cup appearance. Local residents shared their antici...

Yesim Candan on arrested assault suspect: ‘I am so happy’

Doctor in Matthew Perry case appeals: 'I'm not a doctor but a drug dealer'

A doctor convicted of supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry is appealing his sentence, claiming he was acting as a drug dealer rather than a medical professional. He argues that his prison term is...

Foreign media spot striking flaw in Dutch team: 'This is the problem'

The Dutch national football team secured a 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan on Monday but drew criticism from international media for failing to capitalize on numerous scoring chances. As the squad prepare...

Bridge club to play on ‘safer’ Wednesday afternoons in Santpoort-Noord to avoid evening outings

Bridgeclub De Kennemers will begin hosting afternoon sessions in Santpoort-Noord starting September 1. The new Wednesday afternoon slot complements their existing Thursday evening schedule, catering t...

Royal couple welcomes German President at Dam Square

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima officially welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Dam Square in Amsterdam for a multi-day state visit. The itinerary includes a visit to the Natio...

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk: 'Something very special could happen this World Cup'

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk stated he is ready for his final World Cup appearance after recovering from a mentally challenging season at Liverpool. Following a short break with his family, the...

Beret parade and military exercises on the water in Amsterdam

On Friday, June 12, 200 participants will conclude their National Resilience Training in Amsterdam with a series of marches and military exercises on the water. The event includes a beret parade marki...

Den Bosch wants to reduce crowds on the Thursday before Carnival

The Den Bosch city government has proposed a ban on carnival events on the Thursday before the holiday to reduce large crowds in the city center. The proposal includes restricting alcohol-selling esta...

Review Carrousel: Excess and bombast in theatrical spectacle about the burden of a fairground heirloom

Physically disabled Margarit Groothedde wrote a children's book with her eyes: 'It's amazing that it's in stores now'

Dutch National Opera stages Verdi’s ‘men’s opera’: ‘You have to be able to empathize with the characters’

Director Jetske Mijnssen is staging Verdi's opera 'Simon Boccanegra' at the Dutch National Opera, focusing on the personal and emotional struggles of its characters. This production prioritizes the re...

Youth event Megafestatie returns to Jaarbeurs after 24 years

The youth event Megafestatie will return to the Jaarbeurs Utrecht on July 10 and 11, 2027, after a 24-year hiatus. The event returns to the same venue where previous editions were originally held.