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Rembrandt House director Milou Halbesma (58): ‘As a teenager, I secretly hitchhiked from the province to Waterlooplein to buy second-hand clothes’

In the once-posh Beethovenstraat, it is now all about new money: 'What used to happen on the PC Hooftstraat, you now see here'

These were this week's best-selling books at Scheltema

Stolen French master paintings worth 9 million recovered in Italy

Italian police have recovered three stolen post-impressionist paintings worth 9 million euros that were taken from a museum in northern Italy in March. The recovered works are currently back in the cu...

Nymphéas à la Carte review: Gregorian chant, Beach Boys and a raga sitting cross-legged; the Grachtenfestival lets the audience choose the menu

Actress Nazmiye Oral: ‘Never thought 57 would feel like this’

Actress Nazmiye Oral discusses her personal perspectives on aging and her daily routines, including meditation and fitness, in an interview with the magazine Mezza. She reflects on the challenges of g...

Ève-Marie Dalcourt (29) knew from a young age she wanted to dance and has turned it into her career: I have been very lucky

With a nod to René Froger: Museum Het Schip shows how living in Amsterdam changed from a public right into a wealth machine

Four Seasons singer Frankie Valli (92) retires: 'Icon, living legend'

American singer Frankie Valli, known as the lead singer of The Four Seasons, is retiring at the age of 92. His brother announced the news on Facebook after Valli previously had to cancel several perfo...

Johan Cruyff Arena turns 30: "Now 100 percent an iconic stadium"

The Johan Cruijff Arena celebrated its 30th anniversary on August 14, 2024, marking three decades since its opening in 1996. To commemorate the milestone, a book chronicling the stadium's history and ...

Portrait of Wilhelmina and chairs: Soldaat van Oranje props to be auctioned

Numerous props, set pieces, and furniture from the musical Soldaat van Oranje are being offered in an online auction starting this Friday. Notable items up for bid include a Bentley replica, a motorbo...

With the passing of Jan de Bie, Amsterdam loses a Jordaan icon

Jan de Bie, the founder of the iconic Jordaan Festival, has passed away at the age of 85. Known as a significant figure in Amsterdam's cultural scene, he helped launch the careers of numerous Dutch ar...

Nicol Kremers receives community service for drunk driving on appeal

Nicol Kremers has been sentenced to a 40-hour community service order on appeal for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Additionally, the former partner of Peter Gillis has been issued a...

Failed internships, a son who passed away and a viral message: the moving story of Ajax striker Tolu

Ajax striker Tolu Arokodare is characterized by his resilience and compassionate nature, shaped by significant personal losses and life experiences. Despite past perceptions of him in other countries,...

Robbie Williams has autism: 'I'm actually fucking happy with that'

Singer Robbie Williams has revealed that he has been diagnosed with autism, adding to his previous disclosures about ADHD, Tourette syndrome, and mental health struggles. The 52-year-old artist stated...

Frites Royale's fries are good, but the loaded fries with vegan shawarma don't convince

It is not that Anton Gaaei 'has to leave' Ajax, Gaaei wants to leave – and that is not strange

What inspires artists? Choreographer Ted Brandsen and actress Fockeline Ouwerkerk visit Voorlinden: ‘This museum has a special place in my heart’

Hockey World Cup starts Saturday in Amstelveen – players from 1998: 'Women still had to fight for training times back then'

The Achterklap Podcast | B&B Fred destroyed and is AI ruining the Efteling?

This podcast episode discusses the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest venue, the online criticism directed at Fred from the reality show B&B Vol Liefde, and the potential impact of AI on the Efteling th...

Does the end of Formula 1 in Zandvoort also mean the end of the racing festival?

The organization Zandvoort Beyond has received permission from the local government to develop a plan for an annual festival in Zandvoort following the conclusion of the Formula 1 events. Organizers h...

Heart surgery of Met De Vlam In De Pijp singer Henk Wijngaard successful

Singer Henk Wijngaard has successfully undergone heart surgery. He is currently recovering in the intensive care unit of the Isala Hospital in Zwolle.

Video | Douwe Bob performs for 20,000 people in the US

Handbike of actor Daan Buringa stolen: "I can do much less in a day now"

Actor Daan Buringa, who lives in Amsterdam, recently had his custom-made handbike stolen outside a local restaurant. The theft significantly impacts his mobility and professional activities, and he ex...

Willem van Oranje musical overhauled after six months: 'More heart and less head'

The musical 'Willem van Oranje' is undergoing significant changes after being on stage for over six months, including the removal of scenes, songs, and the character Coornhert. These revisions aim to ...

Drought in Groenendaal forest: Heemstede warns of falling branches

The municipality of Heemstede has issued a warning regarding the risk of falling tree branches in the Groenendaal forest due to persistent drought conditions. Visitors are advised to stay on designate...

Opinion from former GVB manager: Look not at a jump over the IJ, but a dive under it

Máxima actor Steef de Bot and girlfriend expecting first child: 'What a joy'

Dutch actor Steef de Bot, known for his role as Constantijn in the series Máxima, has announced that he and his girlfriend, Charlie van der Ligt, are expecting their first child together. The couple ...

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Hans Beijer, B100 from Bassie en Adriaan, dies at age 78

Hans Beijer, the actor best known for his role as B100 in the Dutch children's show Bassie en Adriaan, has passed away at the age of 78.