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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle case over It Ends With Us movie

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in a lawsuit concerning the filming of the 2024 movie It Ends With Us. This agreement avoids a civil trial that was scheduled to take place in...

GerBen goes people-watching on the terrace and sees: every generation has its own addiction

The author, GerBen, describes his experience people-watching from a small terrace in an inner-city street. Through his observations, he reflects on the idea that every generation possesses its own uni...

Where your surname comes from and what your grandfather did in the war: how to trace your family history

More individuals are delving into their ancestry to discover the origins of their family names and the life stories of their predecessors. This search for family secrets and historical connections pro...

Bilal Wahib and fiancée expecting a boy

Actor and singer Bilal Wahib announced during an appearance on radio station SLAM! that he and his fiancée, Sophie Keizer, are expecting a baby boy. Wahib shared the news while visiting the studio to...

Naud (10) adopts airman Ronald Hawkins’ grave with his school: ‘That awareness can’t hurt’

Ten-year-old Naud and his school have adopted the grave of airman Ronald Hawkins in Heemskerk to promote historical awareness. The adoption was commemorated with a ceremony featuring the 'Last Post' a...

Birds trapped in nets at Rijksmuseum: 'Sad and stressful'

Several birds have become trapped in protective netting placed around trees near the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam to prevent nesting before upcoming construction work. While the museum states that the net...

Trash on every corner at Herman Hellingplantsoen, residents blame themselves

Residents of the Geuzenveld neighborhood in Amsterdam report significant waste accumulation around the Herman Hellingplantsoen, attributing the problem to local behavior rather than municipal failure....

Vloed promises to flood Zandvoort with three days of dance, theater, music and circus: ‘A cultural discovery tour of the village’s stories’

The new cultural festival Vloed will debut in Zandvoort during the Ascension Day weekend, offering three days of music, dance, theater, and circus performances. The event aims to explore the local his...

From Bevrijdingspop to the Paardenmarkt: experience Liberation Day from your couch with NH

NH is providing comprehensive coverage of Liberation Day celebrations throughout the province, including the major Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem featuring artists like DI-RECT and S10. To prevent...

When Dr. Rutger forgets his thermometer at Mrs. Van Leeuwen’s, he makes a curious discovery

Doctor Rutger reflects on how patients like Mrs. Van Leeuwen often hide their bad habits or tell white lies to please their physicians. He makes a surprising discovery regarding this behavior after in...

It’s a bit of magic, you bring something to life

Tineke Jonkman and Paula Starreveld of the Poppekus troupe performed their puppet theater at Kasteel Assumburg on Sunday. They distinguish their work as professional puppet theater, emphasizing the cr...

Amsterdam football club ensures murdered Jewish players are never forgotten

Amsterdam football club WV-HEDW honors 262 Jewish members murdered during World War II with a prominent memorial plaque at their sports complex. The club's historical committee works to preserve the p...

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving

Britney Spears has pleaded guilty to reckless driving as part of a settlement for a case where she was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The plea deal resolves the legal p...

FC Volendam sets screen time rules for players, but is it allowed?

FC Volendam's coach has established agreements with players to limit their screen time, arguing that excessive phone use harms concentration. Legal experts are currently debating whether an employer h...

'Between Strawberries and Steel' walk shows how industry changed the Oer-IJ area over a century

Stichting Oer-IJ and Museum Kennemerland are organizing a guided walk on May 17 through the Oer-IJ region. The tour, titled 'Between strawberries and steel,' explores how the landscape transitioned fr...

Lil Kleine releases track with Dutch international Noa Lang

Dutch rapper Lil Kleine has collaborated with professional footballer Noa Lang to release a new song. Lang, who performs under the stage name Noano, is a prominent international player for the Netherl...

Amsterdam ban on meat and fossil fuel ads not immediately enforced

From Diemen to central Amsterdam or vice versa? Public transport is nearly impossible

Cameron Diaz (53) becomes mother for the third time: 'Extremely blessed'

Actress Cameron Diaz and her husband, singer Benji Madden, have welcomed their third child together. The 53-year-old actress announced on Instagram that they have named their newborn son Nautus.

Review: The Elephant – how to maintain a loving relationship when both carry (sexual) trauma?

Restaurant of controversial chef Nick Bril regains Michelin stars

The Jane restaurant in Antwerp, led by Dutch chef Nick Bril, has regained its two Michelin stars. The establishment had temporarily lost the culinary honors following its relocation to a new venue.

Amsterdam Scientology church barricaded by police due to ‘speedrunning’ youths

Step aboard during Lifeboat Day in Wijk aan Zee

On Saturday, May 9, the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) will host its annual Lifeboat Day, opening all 45 of its rescue stations to the public. Donors will have the unique opportunity ...

Code yellow issued for showers during Remembrance Day

The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for five Dutch provinces on Monday afternoon and evening due to heavy rain and local thunderstorms. These conditions are expected to impact outdoor Re...

Plant market at Wickevoorter Urban Farmers in Cruquius: from verbena to lettuce plants

A plant market will be held at Wickevoorter Stadsboeren in Cruquius on Saturday, May 9. The event will offer a variety of options for gardeners, ranging from verbena to lettuce plants.

Spring picnic peer support drop-in WITH Each Other in Assumburg Park

The organization 'Lotgenoteninloop MET Elkaar' is hosting a spring picnic on May 13th at Park Assumburg for individuals affected by cancer and the general public. Following the success of previous eve...

Steve's social life comes to a standstill when his mobility scooter breaks down, yet Medipoint fails to act

Steve, a 72-year-old man, has become housebound and unable to care for his dog after his essential mobility scooter broke down. Despite his total dependence on the vehicle for his social life, the ser...

Is it unfair that microcars are no longer allowed on the ferry? Readers respond: ‘Allow them during off-peak hours’

Max Verstappen remains critical but shakes off frustration and stress in Miami: ‘We’re coming’

Max Verstappen and the Red Bull technical team showed signs of recovery during the Miami Grand Prix, suggesting their season is back on track after a difficult start. Although Verstappen remains criti...

City council postpones decision on Israel boycott referendum by one month

The Amsterdam city council has postponed its vote on whether to hold a referendum regarding a boycott of Israel until June 10th. The delay allows major political parties more time to consider alternat...