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Singer-songwriter Amor moves to New York for master's degree: 'I’m getting closer to the answer of who I am as an artist'

Forum school to open Monday and receives funding despite controversy: eighteen students in classrooms

Despite significant public criticism, a new Forum school is set to open in the Netherlands with eighteen students and government subsidies. The school currently meets all legal requirements, though of...

Opinion: Amsterdam has a lot to learn from Asian countries when it comes to zebra crossings

We wanted more spontaneous conversations, didn't we? Just leave those benches at cafés where they are

How do animals react to a solar eclipse? It might be better to leave your dog at home

Wedding dress in Westerpark must be kept clean and is taken indoors every winter

As city bustle returns, Amsterdam streets remain in disarray, and that will continue for some time

Kennedy Center must pay 250,000 dollars to musician who canceled after Trump controversy

The Kennedy Center has been ordered to pay jazz musician Chuck Redd $250,000 in damages. This follows the center's unsuccessful lawsuit against the artist, who refused to perform at the venue due to i...

Cristiano Ronaldo has truly tied the knot with Georgina Rodriguez

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have announced their marriage by sharing a photo on Instagram showing them both wearing wedding rings. The couple confirmed the news publicly through this soc...

RTL on online hate against B&B Vol Liefde contestant Fred: 'It sometimes goes way too far'

RTL has expressed strong disapproval of the wave of negative comments directed at B&B Vol liefde participant Fred, describing the online abuse as excessive. Viewers have criticized Fred's behavior as ...

Verstappen's Formula 1 car appears in Haarlem-Noord

A replica of Max Verstappen's 2018 Formula 1 car has been displayed at Marsmanplein in Haarlem-Noord ahead of the upcoming race weekend in Zandvoort. The car, a replica of the RB14, will be available ...

Beyoncé buys out LVMH to take full ownership of her whisky brand

Beyoncé has acquired full ownership of her whisky brand, SirDavis, by buying out the stake previously held by the French luxury conglomerate LVMH. The transaction was confirmed by LVMH on Monday.

Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson considers new steps in music career

American actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is reportedly exploring a potential transition into a music career. He is currently considering how to develop his path as a singer and musician.

Wim Bouman has run a B&B in the center of Amsterdam for 29 years: 'A couple refused to check out while new guests were already at the door'

Spectacular taste sensation: 7 unusual ice creams you want to try this summer

Spotify to indicate when you are listening to an AI artist

Starting in mid-September, Spotify will identify music created by AI artists to distinguish them from human performers. The streaming platform will also exclude these AI personas from its official pla...

Video | Amalia on her love for horses: 'I just really fall in love with them'

Amsterdam's Skøll produces the most top rowers: 'This is the absolute rowing capital of the Netherlands'

Fundaparel: small but pleasant living in a Berlage monument

This compact studio is located in a historic building designed by Berlage in the Indische Buurt neighborhood of Amsterdam. The property offers a unique living experience within a significant piece of ...

Jan Smit's anniversary concert in Volendam to be broadcast on AVROTROS in October

Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS will air a recording of Jan Smit's 30th-anniversary concert series in October. The performances took place last weekend at Marina Park in Volendam, marking the singer's thre...

How to find a room in Amsterdam: Options and tips for (new) students

Ajax to face Real Madrid in Champions League play-offs

Villa in Amstelveen sold but cannot be transferred due to squatters: 'Neighbors thanked us'

This summer, the heat in Amsterdam became too much to handle

Recent summers in Amsterdam have experienced periods of extreme heat that proved challenging for residents. The article discusses how these particularly hot seasons have impacted daily life in the cit...

Beyoncé sued for unauthorized use of sample

Beyoncé is facing a lawsuit from Hirose Enterprise and producer Shuji Hirose for the alleged unauthorized use of a music sample in her song 'Alien Superstar'. Court documents indicate the plaintiffs ...

Anne-Mei Nguyen Blom (26) wins De Beeldmakers public choice award: ‘The triptych about Vietnam is my first glimpse of a place that lives within me’

Circusbende festival returns to Amsterdam for the eighth year, but how many more are to come? We are sometimes driven mad by municipal regulations

After 64 years of mint chocolate, After Eight introduces new flavors

After Eight is expanding its product range for the first time in 64 years by introducing three new flavors. The classic mint chocolates will now be joined by caramel, orange, and raspberry variants.

Will we have a new Barbenheimer this summer? The Odyssey and Spider-Man fight for moviegoers

Triviant quiz show draws 670,000 viewers for first episode

The first episode of the AVROTROS quiz show Triviant, hosted by Anniko van Santen, attracted 670,000 viewers on Monday evening. This performance placed the program in seventh position among the most-w...