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Haarlem is a good place to start a European trip. In small-town Holland cultural differences are obvious and travel is easy.

Amsterdam’s Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, opened in 1883, was recently taken over by Asian resort brand Anantara. We checked in to find out why.

The police arrested 12 Olympique Marseille football supporters in the city center of Amsterdam on Thursday afternoon prior to the team's Europa League match against Ajax. Six were arrested for carrying a stabbing or striking weapon. The other six were taken into custody for loitering or gathering in a group in a manner which violates the General Local Ordinance (APV), , a police spokesperson confirmed after the local broadcaster AT5 first reported on the situation.

October is Art Month, so now is the perfect time to plan ahead for a culturally rich city break to celebrate in style. With so many iconic European cities to choose from, we have gathered the best hotspots for museum and art lovers, with a guide of where to go and where to stay this October.

Despite the high temperatures, the Dam tot Damloop weekend got off to a good start on Saturday. The 37th edition of the sporting event opened on Saturday with the Dam tot Dam Walking Tour. 12,500 participants walked from the Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam through the city center and the Jordaan district to Dam tot Dam Park in Zaandam. According to the organizers, almost all participants coped well with the heat.