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Andy van der Meijde is again drawing attention in the Netherlands, with the former Ajax, Everton and Ajax Amsterdam midfielder's family in the frame: Melisa van der Meijde was compared to a wild animal while handling large pieces of meat, a remark making the rounds among Dutch followers of the ex-footballer.
- 2Coca-Cola's century-long Olympic partnership runs to LA 2028▼From Amsterdam 1928 to LA28: Coca-Cola’s journey through Olympic history
Coca-Cola's ties with the Olympic Games stretch back to Amsterdam 1928, when the company first became involved with the event. Ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games, Olympic organisers are recounting that nearly hundred-year history, tracing how the brand has accompanied the Games through decades of political change, boycotts and evolving sponsorships to become one of the movement's longest-standing commercial partners.
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Dutch writer Heleen van Royen is making headlines after saying she visited De Wallen, Amsterdam's red-light district, because she 'wanted to experience it once'. In a separate interview with De Telegraaf, she joked about 'sugarsons' paying her pension, calling the thought hilarious. The candid remarks from the bestselling author are drawing attention and commentary in the Dutch press.
- 4Amsterdam runner celebrates 10 km flat straight route●That feeling when you can run a flat straight line for 10+ km. # Amsterdam # Running
A runner in Amsterdam is celebrating the simple pleasure of running a flat, straight route of more than 10 kilometres, sharing the milestone alongside the city's iconic canal landscape. Amsterdam is a popular city for distance running thanks to its level terrain and long, uninterrupted paths, and fellow runners often swap notes on favourite routes in the city.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic approached Ruud Gullit in Amsterdam to question him about the Dutch national team, asking 'What are you doing?' about Oranje's recent performances. The exchange between the Swedish striker and the Dutch football legend is drawing attention as the Netherlands struggles for form, with fans debating the state of the squad.
- 6Investors track Exor shares amid market attention●Exor N.V. (EXO.AS) stock price, news, quote and history
Exor N.V., the Amsterdam-listed holding company controlled by Italy's Agnelli family, is drawing investor attention to its stock price, quote data and recent news coverage. The company holds major stakes in firms including Stellantis, Ferrari and PartnerRe, making its share performance a benchmark for European industrial and luxury holdings. Traders are checking quotes and historical data to follow its movements.
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Fabel Friet, the Dutch fries shop known for long queues at its Amsterdam and Utrecht locations, is being searched and talked about again in the Netherlands. The chain has built its reputation on thick-cut fries with a range of sauces, and its popularity among locals and tourists keeps it a recurring subject of buzz on Dutch social media.
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Researchers at the University of Amsterdam report that Dutch people view women's emancipation positively, yet see reasons for concern. The findings, circulating alongside searches for 'geweld' (violence), suggest that despite broad support for gender equality, worries remain about violence and setbacks affecting women. The exact nature of the concerns cited in the study is not detailed in the available material.
- 9Amsterdam hackerspace Technologia Incognita to host 3D printing event●New on // foss.events: TechInc 3D Sunday by Technologia Incognita Hackerspace on 01 November 2026 in Technologia Incogni
Technologia Incognita, a hackerspace in Amsterdam, is hosting a 'TechInc 3D Sunday' gathering on 1 November 2026. The event is listed on foss.events, a calendar for free and open-source software meetups, and has been announced within the FOSS community. Details about the programme have been shared via the event listing for those interested in attending.
- 10IDFA Adds Ava DuVernay and Laura Poitras Documentaries●Amsterdam’s IDFA Adds Ava DuVernay’s ‘14th,’ Laura Poitras’ ‘They’re Here’ # MovieNews # Movies # Gaza # IDFA # IDFA2026
The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has added Ava DuVernay's '14th' and Laura Poitras' 'They're Here' to its 2026 lineup, per The Hollywood Reporter. Among the additions is a documentary covering Gaza devastation, drawing attention for pairing major American documentary filmmakers with urgent political subject matter at one of the world's leading documentary festivals.