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Bollywood classics to be screened at Kinepolis this summer

The Bollywood Film Festival 2026 will screen various classic films in Kinepolis and Vue cinemas across the Netherlands from July 3 to 5. The festival officially begins with an exclusive red-carpet ope...

Son of columnist Yesim Candan attacked with chain lock after football column in Het Parool

The son of columnist Yesim Candan was attacked and injured with a chain lock in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Candan believes the assault is linked to a critical column she recently wrote about the mu...

Blue Heron, one of the best films of the year, explores memory: ‘I could never create a likeness of my brother’

Review: the road to a grand ballet career in drama ‘A Wolf Among the Swans’ is bumpy

Mama’ku Review: mother and daughter finally find a deeper connection in Jakarta

Review Fantastique: feminist story about a girl who wants to be an acrobat remains superficial

‘Divine Comedy’ is a biting indictment of the Iranian film industry, even its light tone is a middle finger

Review A Sad and Beautiful World: Lebanese couple's love story grabs you

How Amsterdam elected a drunk homeless man as city councilor

Cornelis de Gelder, a homeless man known as Hadjememaar, was elected to the Amsterdam city council after receiving more than 13,000 votes. Despite his struggles with alcoholism and homelessness, his c...

Marilyn Monroe celebrates 100th birthday at the top of a Haarlem church tower

The MM100-Festival has launched in Haarlem to celebrate what would have been Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday. The festivities began with a carillon concert from the Sint Bavokerk tower featuring a Mon...

'Zoet, Zout, Zuur' singer Robert van Hemert to perform at AFAS Live next year

Singer Robert van Hemert has announced a solo performance at AFAS Live in Amsterdam, scheduled for April 23, 2027. The 33-year-old artist expressed his commitment to making the show an unforgettable e...

Out with the sewer rats in Amsterdam

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Erben Wennemars recently suffered a stroke: 'We were terribly shocked'

Former Dutch speed skater Erben Wennemars recently suffered a stroke, as reported by his wife Renate in a column for de Stentor. The incident occurred suddenly and resulted in a speech impairment, cau...

Koos Breukel photographs theater makers Charlie Smeets, Joelina Spiess and David Knap

'Director of Atmosphere' Ruud Gullit a magnet for KLM Open: 'He eats, dreams and breathes golf'

Ruud Gullit is collaborating with Daan Slooter as an ambassador for the KLM Open golf tournament to foster a festive atmosphere. The event aims to promote Dutch pride and support both local golfers an...

2026 World Cup: View the full schedule, Dutch national team in action for the first time in 11 days

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin in 11 days, hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The tournament schedule has been released, highlighting the Dutch national team's pursuit of ...

Police officers affected by police violence videos: 'His face is going around the world'

Police officers in the Netherlands are facing increased scrutiny and emotional pressure due to social media videos that capture and amplify incidents of potential violence. A recent viral video of an ...

A$AP Rocky on home shooting: 'Took away peace and happiness'

American rapper A$AP Rocky has commented for the first time on a shooting incident that took place at his Beverly Hills home in March. He stated that the event significantly disrupted his sense of pea...

Only 16 people on Terschelling have picking rights: only they may harvest cranberries

Gerard Joling announces final major solo concerts: 'Giving it my all one last time'

Dutch singer Gerard Joling has announced his final major solo concerts, titled 'Only Joling - The Final Countdown,' scheduled for February 19 and 20, 2027. The performances will take place at Rotterda...

Singer Peabo Bryson, known for Disney classics, dies at 75

American singer Peabo Bryson, renowned for Disney hits such as 'A Whole New World' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' has died at age 75. He passed away on Tuesday after being hospitalized following a stroke...

Paul de Prenter (19) went from Verstappen fan in the stands to racing Porsche Supercup at his home circuit

Nineteen-year-old racing driver Paul de Prenter from Haarlem has secured a wildcard to compete in the Porsche Supercup during the Formula 1 weekend at Zandvoort this August. Five years after attending...

Director Martin Scorsese joins AI company as advisor

Renowned film director Martin Scorsese has joined the AI startup Black Forest Labs as an advisor. He aims to use artificial intelligence to explore new creative frontiers and enhance audience experien...

Toos & Henk - June 3

Cartoonist Paul Kusters creates the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk,' which appears from Monday to Saturday. The series provides his unique perspective on current events.

90 cents for five ice cubes in a plastic cup: TikTok trend hits Dutch supermarkets

Dutch supermarkets Albert Heijn and Jumbo have started selling plastic cups with ice cubes to follow a popular TikTok trend among young consumers. While the product is intended for on-the-go convenien...

Ouafae Karimi (50) founded a clinic for elderly people with a migrant background: ‘I want them to feel seen – not as a file, but as a human being’

150-person funeral procession marches through Amsterdam-West in theatrical walk ‘The Procession’

Experts divided over Míchel's arrival at Ajax: 'This is not a top coach'

Evidence found for real 'Pirates of the Caribbean' near the Bahamas

Researchers have discovered shipwrecks off the coast of the Bahamas that were likely looted by pirates during the 18th century. Although the region was a well-known pirate haven at the time, this mark...