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Overlooked Twente war story finally gets national stage: ‘It’s time everyone hears this’

Arthur Menko has produced a podcast documenting the life of his great-uncle Sig Menko, a textile tycoon and chairman of the Jewish Council in Enschede during World War II. The project, supported by th...

Celebrate peace through song at the Grote or St. Bavo Church on May 9 with Popup Choir

On Saturday evening, May 9, a Popup Choir event will be held in the Grote or St.-Bavokerk to celebrate peace through communal singing. The event invites the public to join together for a shared musica...

Singer d4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old girl

American singer d4vd has been charged with first-degree murder by the Los Angeles District Attorney's office. He is suspected of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

'The Eden Cinema' is an orange-yellow hell where lives fail to bloom

Russian protest artist Pavel Krisevich (25) denied entry to the Netherlands

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied a temporary visa to Russian protest artist and former political prisoner Pavel Krisevich. Consequently, his scheduled performance at the De Balie debat...

Anniversary bridge club BC Het Hart van Santpoort celebrates in style with Las Vegas party. ‘Everyone was watching closely as he opened his box of tricks’

Bridge club BC Het Hart van Santpoort celebrated its 35th anniversary on Saturday with a Las Vegas-themed party for its members. The event featured a variety of entertainment, including a magic show, ...

Gerard Joling incident reignites debate over throwing beer at artists

A scuffle involving singer Gerard Joling after he had a beer thrown at him on Friday night has reignited a public debate regarding the safety of performers. The incident has prompted online discussion...

Frank Sinatra’s daughter calls Trump’s use of father’s music ‘sacrilege’

Nancy Sinatra expressed her disapproval after Donald Trump shared a video featuring Frank Sinatra's song 'My Way' on the Truth Social platform. She described the use of her father's music by the forme...

Gerben van ’t Hek heard "never again" all around him. In a world full of fakes, independent journalism is more necessary than ever

Gerben van ’t Hek emphasizes the vital role of independent journalism in combating fake news, drawing parallels to the post-WWII era. He reflects on a film about the 1945 founding of the Aachener Ze...

Jan Donkers (1943-2026) loved the US, but he always remained a Northerner

Het Parool is looking for fans of Curaçao, Jordan and other countries going to the World Cup for the first time

King's Night in Amsterdam: the places to be!

King's Night celebrations in Amsterdam feature numerous events on Sunday, April 26, catering to the holiday's high popularity. The article provides a curated list of activities for those planning to a...

Three demonstrations registered for King's Day in Dokkum

Three demonstrations have been registered with the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân for King's Day celebrations in Dokkum, where the Dutch royal family is scheduled to visit on Monday. Registered pr...

Vanished: the breakaway athletics club Atmodes fell into decline in the 1970s

Atmodes was a women-only athletics club based in Haarlem that declined and eventually disappeared in the 1970s. This retrospective article profiles the defunct organization as part of a series on loca...

Amy Winehouse's father loses lawsuit over auction of her clothes

Mitch Winehouse, the father of the late singer Amy Winehouse, has lost a lawsuit against two of his daughter's friends concerning the auctioning of her personal belongings. The High Court ruled agains...

Bike parking, toilets and more: 5 essential tips for King's Day in Haarlem

The article provides essential practical tips for visitors planning to celebrate King's Day in Haarlem on April 27. It covers logistical information such as bicycle parking and public facilities to he...

Drama school De Trap won't have to close: over 130,000 euros raised

Theaterschool De Trap in Amsterdam has successfully raised over €131,000 through a crowdfunding campaign, preventing the 40-year-old institution from permanent closure. The funds will be used to set...

Drama school De Trap saved from closure: over 130,000 euros raised

Theaterschool De Trap in Amsterdam has successfully raised over 131,000 euros through a crowdfunding campaign, allowing the institution to avoid closure after facing financial difficulties. The 40-yea...

How the largest ship ever built in the Netherlands—mammoth tanker Melania—sustained damage in the North Sea Canal in 1968

In 1968, the Melania, then the largest ship ever built in the Netherlands, sustained damage while navigating the North Sea Canal. The article provides historical context on the strategic importance of...

The success of rock band Glitz: ‘We even received compliments from Tim Staffell’

The young rock band Glitz recently performed at an international Queen convention in Lille, France, where they received praise from musician Tim Staffell. Originally formed as a hobby fueled by a pass...

New Heemskerk event policy delayed: municipality to finalize plans after summer recess

The municipality of Heemskerk has delayed the development of its new event policy until after the summer recess. This postponement persists despite significant local concerns regarding the impact on f...

Matthijs van Nieuwkerk unexpectedly hospitalized: 'It's no fun'

Dutch television presenter Matthijs van Nieuwkerk was unexpectedly hospitalized last week for an undisclosed reason. The 65-year-old's management has declined to provide specific details regarding his...

Morrissey to perform in Tilburg in December

British singer Morrissey will perform an exclusive concert in the Netherlands on December 28. The show is scheduled to take place at the 013 venue in Tilburg.

Radio DJ Lisanne Bronkhorst gives birth to first child: 'All clichés are true'

Radio-dj Lisanne Bronkhorst and her partner Yannick have welcomed their first child, a son named Benjamin. Bronkhorst shared the news on Radio Veronica, remarking that the experience of motherhood mak...

Youp van 't Hek writes book about his late friends

Former comedian and writer Youp van 't Hek has written a new book dedicated to his deceased friends. The work is being released to commemorate the 60th anniversary of his publishing house, Thomas Rap.

The World Cup in this traditional Dutch sport aims to put the Netherlands on the map next year

The Korfball World Cup will be hosted across twelve locations in the Netherlands next year, marking the first time the country has held the event since 2003. The national korfball association aims to ...

Foundation De Vrolijkheid wants children in asylum centers to be more than their refugee story: ‘They should also just be able to dream, or be in love’

Beats & Bulbs matures: Hillegom’s liberation festival marks its fourth edition

The fourth edition of the Beats & Bulbs liberation festival will take place on Saturday, May 2, in Hillegom's Van Nispenpark. The event aims to bring a fresh perspective to the village center as the f...

The talking banana on your screen isn't just guilty of cheating

Journalist Senna Brammer explores the viral trend of 'Fruit Love Island,' which uses AI to create videos of talking fruits involved in relationship drama. The article examines this phenomenon as a ref...

'Discover Spaarnwoude Park' showcases recreation area in all its glory: from art collections to model trains and paddleboarding

The 'Ontdek Spaarnwoude Park' event celebrated the start of the recreation season in the green space situated between Amsterdam, Hoofddorp, and Velsen-Zuid. Various local businesses, clubs, and organi...