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National Mill Day in Zaanstreek: mills open, music and activities for children

National Mill Day will take place on May 9 and 10, with hundreds of wind and water mills across the Netherlands opening their doors to the public. The Zaanstreek region will host special events, inclu...

Hans van Weenen locates Uitgeest Castle. ‘De Vrijburg is certainly fitting’

Hans van Weenen, a 75-year-old researcher from Castricum, has identified the location of the former Vrijburg castle in Uitgeest. By analyzing a map from 1856, he determined that the historical site li...

Anne Hathaway can relate to her The Devil Wears Prada role

American actress Anne Hathaway shared that she still identifies with her character Andy from the film "The Devil Wears Prada." She explained to Entertainment Tonight that the connection lies in the on...

Simon Russell Beale forced to stop acting due to bowel cancer

British actor Simon Russell Beale has been diagnosed with colon cancer. As a result, he stepped away from his professional work last September.

Sea Scout group Nannie van der Wiele holds open day: ‘You make friends for life with us’

The waterscouting group Nannie van der Wiele is hosting an open day at its long-standing location in IJmuiden along the North Sea Canal. The group has been active for nearly sixty years and offers wee...

With voice nearly breaking, Marga van Praag recounts her parents' narrow wartime escape

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Partying on the weekend or during the week? This is the day King's Day 2027 falls on

This article looks ahead to King's Day 2027, discussing which day of the week the Dutch national holiday will fall on. It encourages readers to prepare for future celebrations while reflecting on the ...

Leen Prins saw Telstar almost vanish, now the club is the flagship of Velsen-Zuid. 'Without the new building we would no longer exist'

Leen Prins reflects on how the football club Telstar survived the threat of closure twenty years ago to become a symbol of Velsen-Zuid. He credits the club's continued existence to essential new const...

From afterthought to necessity: Hans Kaljee fought for 35 years for more space for trees in the city

Hans Kaljee, Amsterdam's first city tree consultant, is retiring after a 35-year career dedicated to increasing growth space and improving maintenance for urban trees. He reflects on the shift from tr...

Taylor Swift annoyed by fans looking for ex-boyfriends in her music

American singer Taylor Swift has expressed frustration with fans who focus on identifying which of her former boyfriends her songs are written about. She feels that her music is often too closely link...

Actor Sam Neill declared cancer-free after successful treatment: 'Very happy'

Actor Sam Neill has been declared cancer-free following a successful course of immunotherapy for blood cancer. The 78-year-old actor transitioned to this treatment after chemotherapy proved ineffectiv...

Laura Dern replaces Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus

Laura Dern has joined the cast of the fourth season of The White Lotus following the departure of Helena Bonham Carter. Although Dern was brought in after Bonham Carter left the production, she will r...

At the Kris Kras Atelier, children get creative without a goal: ‘If you say something is beautiful, you have an immediate judgment’

The Black Archives shows the Black struggle for independence was a wave of liberation

Almost complete again: torso and lower section of Atlas back at the Royal Palace on the Dam

The iconic 350-year-old Atlas statue is returning to the Royal Palace on the Dam in Amsterdam after an eighteen-month restoration project. The torso and lower sections were reinstalled on Wednesday, w...

Bouillon d’Amsterdam is a success, but iconic and affordable eatery Hap-Hmm is closing: ‘It made me sad’

Roel is the country's most cheerful portable toilet cleaner: "April 28 is the best day of the year"

Twenty-three-year-old Roel Koopman shares his passion for his job as a portable toilet cleaner while working at locations like the Stopera and Vondelpark in Amsterdam. Following in his father's footst...

What are you wearing, an Andy Warhol or a Karel Appel? Artists also designed textiles in the 1950s

Wessel Nijman wins fourth Players Championship title of the year after final against Jermaine Wattimena

Dutch dart player Wessel Nijman secured his fourth Players Championship title of the year on Tuesday. He defeated fellow countryman Jermaine Wattimena with a score of 8-5 in the final.

The Jazzcats of Vijzelstraat: “The tastemakers of Amsterdam nightlife”

This article explores the rich jazz history of Amsterdam's Vijzelstraat, which served as a central hub for the genre during the 1930s. Historians and musicians reflect on the international artists and...

Dyslexic thinking is not a disorder but a talent

The article challenges the traditional view of dyslexia as a learning disability, suggesting it should be viewed as a talent rather than just a struggle with reading and writing. It notes that online ...

Butcher's daughter transforms century-old butcher shop into modern deli: ‘Memories in every crack and behind every tile’

Guusje Broekhof is renovating her family's century-old butcher shop in Haarlem's Kruisstraat to transform it into a modern deli. The project aims to modernize the business to meet current retail deman...

Jordaan and Amstel residents divided over King's Day: It was a madhouse

Residents in Amsterdam's Jordaan and Amstel areas expressed mixed opinions on the effectiveness of stricter crowd control measures implemented during this year's King's Day celebrations. While some re...

Historic Haarlem tram line still very much alive despite downfall of ChristenUnie

A proposal for a historical tram line at Haarlem's Veerplas remains under consideration despite initiator Frank Visser losing his seat in recent elections. Negotiators from PRO, D66, and CDA are curre...

Ariana Grande to release new album in July

American singer Ariana Grande has announced the release of her upcoming album titled "Petal." The new record is scheduled to be released on July 31.

Volunteers fish for waste after King's Day: 'A drop in the bucket'

Following King's Day celebrations, approximately 160 volunteers with the organization Plastic Whale used 20 boats to remove several thousand liters of trash from Amsterdam's canals. The initiative aim...

Shocking footage of brawl at Amsterdam Central on King's Day: man remains motionless

During King's Day celebrations, a violent altercation occurred at Amsterdam Central Station, leaving a man motionless on the platform after he was struck and hit his head. Footage of the incident has ...

Why hasn't this gone viral yet? Joeri’s videos are works of art

Joeri Veul, a 30-year-old from Amsterdam, transitioned from BMX racing to creating artistic cookbooks and stop-motion videos after suffering a brain hemorrhage. His detailed production process involve...

Third Enola Holmes movie coming to Netflix in July

The third installment of the Enola Holmes film series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on July 1. Starring Millie Bobby Brown, the streaming service has released the first images of the upcoming mo...