De Slegte Opens a New Antiquarian Bookstore in One of Antwerp’s Most Beautiful Hidden Courtyards
Antwerp — A new chapter begins for bibliophiles in the Low Countries. On 13 June 2026, De Slegte unveils its newest antiquarian bookstore at Lange Nieuwstraat 29E, tucked away in…
Scheveningen Flag Day Weekend
Scheveningen – For generations, Vlaggetjesdag has been a defining tradition in Scheveningen, marking the moment when the herring fleet returns to harbour and signalling the start of a lively, musical…
Literary Evening De Kronieken at De Unie Overshadowed by Publisher’s Eviction Battle
Rotterdan – Rotterdam – On 7 June, writers Arnon Grunberg and Elisabeth Lockhorn will appear at De Unie/Club Uniek on Mauritsweg 34 for a De Kronieken literary event hosted by…
VVD Rotterdam chickens out – time for New Momentum
Rotterdam – Ten days ago we already wrote about the difficult coalition formation as part of a larger article (“Rotterdam bureaucracy expanded significantly in past two terms”), and we feared…
Rotterdam Press Association
Rotterdam – More and more media outlets and journalists are considering leaving the city, as they increasingly find themselves up against an army of spokespersons and lawyers representing government bodies,…
Rotterdam’s Samba Heartbeat: Lita Morena Returns to Zomercarnaval — and we dance along
Rotterdam — After last year’s scorching Zomercarnaval, where temperatures soared and dancers pushed through hours of choreography under the blazing sun, Newsdam stepped in with a simple but essential gesture:…
Mermaids Take Over Scheveningen: The Netherlands’ Most Playful Environmental Parade Returns on June 21
The Hague – On June 21, the longest day of the year, Scheveningen transforms into a shimmering sea of tails, tridents, pirates, whales, and every imaginable ocean creature. The Mermaid…
Poetry International Favorites
Rotterdam – This years Poetry International theme is Word On The Street and it’s 56th edition will be held from June 4 till 7 and Newsdam will visit the festival.…
Hans Walgenbach Donates His Art Book Collection to Martijn te Winkel’s New Gallery Project
Rotterdam – An amazing transfer of cultural heritage is taking place from Charlois in Rotterdam South to Middeland in the North. Renowned Rotterdam art figure Hans Walgenbach, founder of the…
Brussels – New EU Rules Force Massive Packaging Changes to Stop Greenwashing
Brussels – Due to new EU rules targeting greenwashing, food and consumer‑goods manufacturers are preparing to change the packaging of millions of products on store shelves. The measures stem from…