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Haarlem festival on the unknown sides of sex symbol Marilyn Monroe: 'A smart businesswoman who protected gay actors'

Hans Goes and Lisa Cobelens are organizing a festival in Haarlem dedicated to the lesser-known aspects of Marilyn Monroe's life. The event will highlight her role as a savvy businesswoman and advocate...

Sports entrepreneurs Paul and Nick organize second edition of CFC Character Games: 'Our event is about doing it together'

Sports entrepreneurs Paul Bruggeling and Nick Berkhout are organizing the second edition of the CFC Karakter Games this coming Sunday. The event will take place at the Atletiek Vereniging Castricum (A...

Annemarie Oster wrote her autobiography through the men in her life

Annemarie Oster, a former comedian on the satirical show Hadimassa, is profiled as part of the 'Iconen' series for her transition into a successful career as a columnist and author. Her latest book se...

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to perform at World Cup halftime show

Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop group BTS have been announced as performers for the first-ever halftime show during a World Cup final. Organizers shared the news on Thursday, marking a historic shift in t...

'It’s all about the people': this thrift store and coffee bar wants to reach more Haarlem residents

Thrift store Woord & Daad and the Open Koffiehuis coffee bar in Haarlem are seeking to increase their visibility among local residents. These organizations serve as community hubs where people from di...

Pinoké and Amsterdam ready for championship playoffs: Can now go hunting

Field hockey clubs Pinoké and Amsterdam are preparing for the start of the Hoofdklasse play-offs for the Dutch national title. Pinoké qualified in third place after a strong season, while defending ...

‘Amusement Park Hennie’ is a beautiful portrait of a born optimist brought down by hubris

How can I decorate my roof terrace with plants? Farmer Tom: ‘Take a close look at the conditions’

Yvonne Weel from Heerhugowaard is seeking advice from Farmer Tom on how to landscape her new 38-square-meter roof terrace with plants. Tom emphasizes the importance of evaluating the specific environm...

Student Jamila (18) on the first words she learned in Amsterdam: ‘Funny is a funny word itself’

Michael (69) and Veerle (27): ‘A theater family? Yes, I find that very Amsterdam’

Bo’s started in Mallorca, now the coffee shop with a nice terrace is also near the Kinkerbrug

What are we eating? 7 tips for the Rolling Kitchens

Royal honor for singer Karsu

Singer Karsu was appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau during a ceremony in Antalya, Turkey, on Wednesday. The royal distinction was presented to her by the Dutch ambassador, Joep Wijnands, o...

Verschuuren temporarily absent from Qmusic following sudden death of brother-in-law

Radio DJ Domien Verschuuren is taking a temporary break from his Qmusic afternoon show following the sudden death of his brother-in-law. Verschuuren shared on Instagram that his relative passed away i...

LAKS: Many exam noise complaints concern fatbikes

The Dutch National Action Committee for Students (LAKS) reports that nearly a third of the 430 noise complaints received during exams are related to fatbikes. Many of these complaints specifically inv...

Cruise ship Hondius now expected in Rotterdam on Monday

The cruise ship m/v Hondius is now expected to arrive at the Port of Rotterdam late Monday morning. Previously scheduled for Sunday night, the updated arrival time was confirmed by Oceanwide Expeditio...

IJmuiden children's clothing store Boefjes closing after 10 years: ‘Unable to maintain the balance’

The children's clothing store Boefjes in IJmuiden is closing next month after more than a decade in business. Owner Karin Lina decided to shut down the shop to better balance her personal life and fam...

These seniors in Amsterdam North tell the municipality what can be improved in their neighborhood: ‘It is important to make our voices heard’

Jessie Jazz Vuijk shares name of second child: 'Called Kaj and he felt it too'

Jessie Jazz Vuijk announced on Instagram that she and her husband, presenter Kaj Gorgels, have selected a name for their second child. The name was suggested by a close friend and finalized after the ...

Renovated Gashouder officially reopens in November, several events beforehand

The renovated Gashouder venue at Amsterdam's Westergasterrein will officially reopen in November following extensive renovations that include a new large basement for visitor facilities. Ahead of the ...

Antique market spared: early stall setup allowed again

The antiques market in Haarlem is permitted to resume setting up stalls on Friday afternoons after a brief ban was overturned. Local political parties had intervened to question the sudden rule change...

Major delays on A9 between Amstelveen and Alkmaar

An accident on the A9 between Rottepolderplein and the Wijkertunnel caused significant traffic delays of up to 45 minutes, with additional congestion reported on the A22 and the A4 towards Amsterdam. ...

What was it like living as an orphan in the Maagdenhuis? These women know: ‘The sisters tapped their keys loudly on the doors’

'They laughingly flip the bird': Bellatrixstraat residents send urgent list of demands to municipality to combat street racing and decay

Residents of Bellatrixstraat in the municipality of Velsen have sent a formal letter to local authorities demanding action against street racing, intimidation, and neighborhood neglect. In response, t...

They're already here: Harry Styles fans already camping out for Saturday's concert

Fans have begun queuing outside the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam days ahead of Harry Styles' concert this Saturday. Although official camping is prohibited, fans from various countries are using a...

Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from May 15 to 17

This article provides recommendations for activities in Amsterdam during the long Ascension Day weekend from May 15 to 17. It highlights that there are many events and things to do within the city for...

Xillan Macrooy writes about growing up as a queer boy in Suriname: ‘The world needs our dreams’

These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week

Predicted road congestion ‘coming true’, says ANWB

The ANWB reported that Wednesday's evening rush hour was significantly heavier than usual, with traffic jams peaking at 995 kilometers by late afternoon. This congestion marks the third busiest evenin...

Haroon Ali: 'How do we make death less abstract?'

Feminist and writer Karin Spaink has passed away after planning her own death over several months. Her final column, 'Exit Spaink,' has prompted reflections on making the topic of death less abstract ...