Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Gangster rapper Joey AK released with ankle monitor and ban from Southeast district
Ajax faces old acquaintance in Conference League qualifiers, FC Twente meets Hungarian record champion
Ajax will face Serbian club FK Vojvodina in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League next Thursday. Meanwhile, FC Twente is set to compete against the Hungarian record champion in the...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (July 17-19)
A list of recommended activities and events for the weekend of July 17-19 has been compiled for residents and visitors in Haarlem. The guide aims to help people find entertainment and leisure opportun...
Tragicomedy Pink Therapy gives outdoor theater in Noord a second life during WorldPride
Writer Mina Etemad and Southeast royalty Jeffrey Spalburg discuss life's big questions in De Zwoele Stad
The talkshow De Zwoele Stad, hosted in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, features comedian Jeffrey Spalburg and writer Mina Etemad discussing topics such as identity, diaspora, and their personal histories. Through...
Weddings, babies and moves: how former B&B Vol liefde participants are doing
Ahead of the new season of B&B Vol liefde, presenter Leonie ter Braak catches up with former participants to see how their lives have changed. The special update explores the current relationship stat...
Luke Skywalker's Star Wars lightsaber auctioned for $3.75 million
The lightsaber used by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films has been sold at auction for a record-breaking 3.75 million dollars. This sale marks the highest amount ever paid for a scre...
Ozark actress Julia Garner and singer Mark Foster to divorce
Actress Julia Garner and singer Mark Foster are divorcing after more than six years of marriage. The news was confirmed by an exclusive source cited in People magazine.
Reporting at night in Osdorp or the Red Light District: give me old-fashioned street reporting any day
Upon his death, Amsterdam-Zuidoost key figure Roy Ristie left behind a vast archive: It is a treasure trove
Solo traveler Mauricio (18) visits family in Amsterdam: ‘My nephew wanted to study in a low country’
Film festival and DAFF defend Calf voting procedure: 'Careful process'
The Netherlands Film Festival and the Dutch Academy for Film have defended their selection process for the Golden Calf awards following criticism from several filmmakers. Both organizations maintain t...
Review: Jonkheer Jan Feith was involved in numerous aspects of the modernization of the Netherlands
Book review: Monaldi & Sorti on Malaparte in Capri in 1939: 'One hundred percent fiction' – but the characters really existed
In the romance novel ‘Two Hours’, Clara wonders her whole life: what if Alexander had kissed me?
Michael Jackson's estate was a childhood mental sanctuary for writer Valentijn de Heer: I saw the gate with that winding road to a children's paradise
Jandino Asporaat and wife Shirley split up, had already been living apart for a year
Comedian Jandino Asporaat and his wife Shirley have announced the end of their thirteen-year marriage via Instagram. The couple had already been living apart for more than a year before making the dec...
Ten unreleased pre-fame David Bowie tracks to feature on new album
Ten previously unreleased David Bowie tracks recorded before his breakthrough will be featured on a new album. Some of the tracks include contributions from Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.
Where to watch the World Cup final on a big screen in Haarlem
Football fans in Haarlem can watch the 2026 World Cup final on the big screen at various local venues. Supporters of both Spain and Argentina are welcome to join the public viewing events in the city.
Anna Drijver to star in new crime series Koud
Actress Anna Drijver will star in the upcoming crime series titled Koud. The show is a spin-off of the 2024 drama series Onopgelost and will be available on the streaming service SkyShowtime next year...
Eating at Kwaku: African flavors, Antillean classics and Louisiana seafood boil with a Surinamese twist
Video | Pitbull fans arrive in bald caps for sweltering GelreDome concert
Teun Gijselhart (21) started playing football in De Pijp, but is now set to play in La Liga: I learned the street smarts in Amsterdam
Isa Hoes and son Merlijn Kamerling 15 years after Antonie's death: 'Grief is always allowed'
Isa Hoes and her son Merlijn Kamerling reflect on the fifteen-year anniversary of the passing of actor Antonie Kamerling. The family continues to speak openly about their grieving process to support o...
The Odyssey review roundup: 'Unforgettable scenes you expect from Nolan'
Director Christopher Nolan's upcoming film adaptation of Homer's epic poem The Odyssey is generating significant anticipation among audiences. Recent reviews are being compiled to determine if the hig...
Heritage of the Week | Swimming gas-free in the Zuiderbad
The historic Zuiderbad swimming pool in Amsterdam has undergone sustainability upgrades to become nearly natural gas-free. This project highlights the complex process of making heritage buildings more...
Paramount CEO accused of deal with President Trump
Film producer David Ellison and his father, Larry Ellison, are facing accusations of engaging in an illegal deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. This arrangement was allegedly intended to facilitate...
Dreaming of a houseboat? You will want to dock immediately at this one on the Lijnbaansgracht
A unique houseboat located on the Lijnbaansgracht in Amsterdam has appeared on the housing market. The property is situated in a prime location between the Jordaan and the Negen Straatjes.
The poor au pair in Canada: her mean host mother is straight out of a dark fairy tale
