Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Rita: over 170 reports of discrimination during second weekend of WorldPride
OM: Sophie Straat’s ‘white men to the back’ statement is not punishable
Video | Michael B. Jordan to star in Thomas Crown Affair remake
Metal band Megadeth to bring farewell tour to AFAS Live next year
American metal band Megadeth will perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on March 24, 2027, as part of their farewell tour. The concert announcement was made by promoter MOJO on Monday.
Klaas (63) lives in a mansion in the Plantagebuurt: 'I don't hear city sounds, only tropical birds from Artis'
Shameless ADHD tornado Kim Karssen tosses the audience to and fro at Meer voor mannen – ‘I really have a wild pussy’
Noha Saré: ‘The electronic side makes our music harder to categorize’
Arjan Linker composes Indian music for Western musicians: ‘The audience chooses what we play’
From Junya to Lisa Jacobs: these top musicians return for the Grachtenfestival
Amsterdam green space as a concert hall: ‘Listening to music next to a hedge is precisely the charm’
Roundabout art series: Many do not see that Abri and Peperbus are works of art
Since 1997, Frank Halmans' functional artwork 'Abri en Peperbus' has been located at the Van Limburg Stirumplein in Amsterdam. While many residents overlook its artistic nature, the piece serves as a ...
Too few visitors: Johan Derksen's blues festival in Grolloo ends after nine editions
The Sopranos actor Vincent ‘Big Pussy’ Pastore (80) has died – also once seen in Flodder in America
Summer in the City group exhibition offers both a retrospective and a preview
British toy action figure Action Man to get live-action film
Toy manufacturer Hasbro is developing a live-action film based on the British action figure Action Man. The project is being produced in collaboration with the British film studio Working Title.
A newspaper column? ChatGPT knows how to handle a stale 400-word piece
This article explores the capabilities of artificial intelligence by testing whether ChatGPT can effectively write a weekly column. The piece questions if the AI can successfully emulate the style of ...
Books are being bought up to train chatbots, is the Dutch market next?
AI companies are purchasing large quantities of books worldwide, including from the Dutch retailer De Slegte, to train chatbots before destroying the physical copies. It remains unclear whether the Du...
American rock star pays tribute to resistance hero Truus Menger
American guitarist Tom Morello has released a song titled 'Date Night' which pays tribute to the late Haarlem resistance hero Truus Menger. The song recounts Menger's wartime actions against German oc...
Linden tree misery in Haarlem continues: over 2,700 people sign petition
A conflict in Haarlem regarding the placement of linden trees in the Zijlstraat continues as over 2,700 people signed a petition to keep them. While a property owner argues the trees block the view of...
Both suspects in Dam Square monument vandalism released
Two suspects arrested for vandalizing the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam have been released while awaiting trial in November. The monument was defaced with graffiti and lipstick slogans ...
Korthals Altes (76) refuses to retire: ‘Better to die if that curiosity fades’
At 76 years old, Willem Korthals Altes continues to work, defying the typical trend of retiring after reaching the AOW age. He emphasizes that maintaining his curiosity and professional engagement is ...
If Amsterdam is unable to protect the National Monument on Dam Square, let’s move it
These are Ajax's potential opponents for this afternoon's Conference League draw
Documentary Boom in Amsterdam airs tonight on AT5
Agnes de Ruijter's documentary 'Boom in Amsterdam,' which highlights the vital importance of trees in the city amidst rising temperatures and climate change, will be broadcast tonight on AT5. The film...
Radio DJ Ingrid Jansen is engaged: 'Secretly fantasized about it for years'
Radio DJ Ingrid Jansen announced on Instagram that she is engaged to her partner, Daan. The proposal took place during their trip to the south of France.
John Williams is co-owner of coffee shop in Gouda: 'It gives so much energy'
Presenter John Williams has opened a coffee shop called Nieuwe Buren in Gouda, where he personally assists with service. The business focuses on providing support and employment opportunities for indi...
Highly thoughtful Zomergasten guest Nasrah Habiballah makes a compelling case for neutral journalism
Phil Collins' children almost said goodbye after his hospitalization
Phil Collins revealed in an interview with The Sunday Times that his children feared for his life in 2024 following a hospitalization due to excessive alcohol consumption. The 75-year-old singer discu...
Joan of Arc sells clothing, ceramics, and curios from Japan and Mexico: ‘Amsterdammers have a hunger for something unique’
