Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Mayor of Den Bosch: Corona was not a topic before Carnival 2020
Jack Mikkers, the Mayor of Den Bosch, testified before a Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee that COVID-19 was not a significant concern leading up to the 2020 carnival. He stated that officials wer...
Duran Duran to tour Europe this fall
British band Duran Duran has announced a European tour starting this October, with confirmed performances in Norway, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, and France. The group plans to announce additional tour d...
Renate van Schaik wins 'Vers van Vondel' competition: 'In the spirit of Vondel, and very contemporary'
Renate van Schaik won the "Vers van Vondel" poetry competition held at Huize Scheybeeck. Seventeen poets presented their modern interpretations of a 400-year-old poem by Joost van den Vondel, which wa...
Night cafe De Biecht forced to close and auction contents: "A real shame"
Amsterdam's night bar Café De Biecht has closed after 27 years due to the sale of its building on Kerkstraat. To support owner Jan Louman's early retirement, the café's interior was auctioned off du...
Golden Harp for Armada Music founder Maykel Piron
Maykel Piron, the co-founder of record label Armada Music, has been awarded the prestigious Gouden Harp this year. Buma Cultuur presented the award to Piron in recognition of his exceptional contribut...
24 places in Amsterdam to watch the World Cup
'We are being criminalized and excluded.' Sam Ndlovu explains in Haarlem how trans people in Zimbabwe have to live
Zimbabwean human rights activist Sam Ndlovu is currently staying in Haarlem as part of the Shelter City program, which provides temporary relief for activists. During the visit, Ndlovu is sharing expe...
Call: Are you an expat in Amsterdam? Tell us about your life in the city
Advertising agency KesselsKramer, known for the I amsterdam letters, declared bankrupt
Wanted! Parents who want to watch their favorite childhood shows with their children
The NPO has recently made its entire television archive available online. They are now looking for parents who would like to watch their favorite childhood programs together with their children.
I'm sick of ads and they turn out to be unreliable too
Journalist Sam van Opbergen discusses the prevalence of deceptive and annoying online advertisements, noting that many have become increasingly fraudulent. The commentary explores the growing frustrat...
Retired multi-talent: 'I am no more interesting than my brush'
Retired artist Arie Koning, who discovered his talent for drawing and painting at age 35, shares insights into his life and career. He previously served as a member of the Royal Netherlands Marechauss...
Céline Dion adds ten extra concerts in Paris next year
Céline Dion has announced ten additional concert dates in Paris scheduled for May 2027. The performances will take place between May 8 and May 29, as revealed by the singer on her Instagram account.
Koen Wauters on Joost Klein incident in The Voice: 'Only lasted half an hour'
Koen Wauters has addressed a past disagreement with Joost Klein that occurred during the filming of The Voice van Vlaanderen. Wauters downplayed the conflict, stating that the incident only lasted abo...
M.I.A. sues Kid Cudi for millions after being removed from tour
British singer M.I.A. has filed a lawsuit against Kid Cudi for breach of contract after being removed as the opening act for his tour. The singer alleges she was unfairly dropped from several schedule...
'The king is our neighbor' – Eva (41) lives right next to the Royal Palace on Dam Square
Thijsse’s Hof appoints Jan Hoekema as new board chairman
Jan Hoekema has been appointed as the new chairman of Thijsse’s Hof, the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands. He succeeds Arjen Overbeek, who stepped down after serving seven years in the pos...
Clear thinking beats physical strength, Mart Smeets observes in the middle of the night
Mart Smeets reports on a pivotal NBA game between the former champion Oklahoma and the San Antonio Spurs held in the United States. The match determined which team would advance to the NBA finals, hig...
Yum! Get a free donut in Haarlem on Donut Day
On Friday, June 5, the Salvation Army will celebrate Donut Day by distributing free donuts to the public in Haarlem. This event offers various types of donuts, including those with chocolate and sprin...
Ten design teams advance to next phase of National Slavery Museum
An independent jury has selected ten design teams to proceed to the next phase of the international architectural competition for the National Slavery Museum. This marks a key step forward in the deve...
Pimped cars thrill men: 'This hall is full of the Messis of the car world'
The Expo center in Vijfhuizen is hosting an exhibition featuring a wide variety of unique, modified cars described as 'works of art on wheels.' Enthusiasts and families are visiting to admire and phot...
Keti Koti month starts today: here's what's happening
Keti Koti month begins today in Amsterdam with a series of cultural events, lectures, and commemorative activities leading up to the official holiday on July 1st. The program includes a memorial walk,...
HBO confirms hit series Euphoria to end after three seasons
HBO has confirmed that the hit series Euphoria will conclude after its third season. This announcement follows months of speculation about the show's future, as reported by Variety.
VPRO’s 100th anniversary episode might almost give you brain rot
Jada Borsato thanks everyone for 'sweet messages' after Ibiza car accident
Jada Borsato expressed gratitude on Instagram for the supportive messages she received following a car accident in Ibiza involving her and her mother, Leontine Ruiters. This marks her first public sta...
Printer: Curaçao causes striking surge in flag orders this World Cup
Printing company Drukbedrijf reports that orders for Curaçao flags have increased tenfold since the country qualified for the World Cup. This surge in demand marks a significant peak in sales for the...
New mothers in Haarlem remarkably old: 32 years and 7 months
New mothers in Haarlem are on average 32 years and 7 months old when they have their first child, which is notably high according to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The figures also indicate t...
Sold-out playoffs show hockey has more potential, says Kim Lammers
The 2025-2026 hockey season concluded with Amsterdam winning the women's national title after defeating SCHC and Den Bosch in the play-offs. In the men's competition, Rotterdam secured the championshi...
Amnesty: propaganda dominates Russian education
Amnesty International reports that propaganda dominates education systems in Russia and Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. The human rights organization argues that Russia is violating children's ri...
Toos & Henk - June 1
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every week from Monday to Saturday.