Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Video | Fans and passersby film scenes from live-action Tangled movie
14-time Irish champions, but saved by fans and local sponsors in 2007: this is Ajax's opponent
Pleasant weekend ahead: sunny Canal Parade at 24 degrees
B&B owner Fred wants relaxation on Bonaire but calls time with Monique a torture
From espresso to pasta: Mercato Tomato brings Italy to Hortusplein
Hospitality professionals Tom, Maarten, and Tom have launched Mercato Tomato, a new Italian coffee shop, lunch spot, and deli located on the Hortusplein. The business offers a variety of Italian food ...
Spider-Man actor Jacob Batalon married in secret
Spider-Man actor Jacob Batalon has secretly married his girlfriend, interior designer Veronica Leahov. While the specific date of the ceremony remains undisclosed, multiple reports confirm that the co...
Disney+ cancels plans for second season of Wonder Man series
Disney+ has officially canceled plans for a second season of the Marvel series Wonder Man. The decision to halt the show's continuation was recently reported by Variety.
Senior Pride at Nieuwmarkt: “In my youth, Amsterdam was more tolerant than it is today”
Hundreds of seniors gathered at the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam for the Senior Pride event to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and honor the older generation's contributions. The evening featured performances, inc...
Visible and invisible: how a massive security operation must keep one million WorldPride visitors safe
Authorities in Amsterdam are implementing a massive security operation to protect the million visitors expected at the upcoming WorldPride event. This heightened security, which includes monitoring a ...
Review Cocteau’s Music: performance of compositions with lyrics by Jean Cocteau is sensitive and full of fire
Review Reality Awaits: The Strokes kick defiantly against the world
Het Parool hosts annual Derk Sauer lecture on press freedom: Defending journalistic independence was the common thread throughout his life
Review Music, Fashion, Love: Charli XCX makes a surprising change of direction, swapping the dance floor for the rock arena
Amsterdam crosses gone from the carpet: Hotel The Manor on Linnaeusstraat gets a much-needed facelift
Etan Sela (65) is head concierge at the luxury Conservatorium Hotel: ‘You have to analyze the guest quickly. Who are they and what do they want to do?’
This inviting railway tunnel in the East features a starry sky and a bonus: it barely echoes
It's mango season: here are the eight tastiest spots in Amsterdam to eat them, from all around the world
When the Gashouder still held gas instead of cultural events
Sander (57) and Silven (19): ‘Dad is my father, but we are also friends. We go to festivals and travel together’
Remote Trevinano gets a hotel, cultural center, padel court and electric bikes thanks to Covid fund: 'I hope tourists will come now'
Biopic series about the life of Giorgio Armani in the works
A new high-end television series detailing the life and career of legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani is currently in development. The biopic is being produced by the Italian production company ...
Filmmaker sues Netflix over theft of Nicolas Cage film
Filmmakers have filed a lawsuit against Netflix after an unreleased film starring Nicolas Cage was stolen from the company's office in Los Angeles. The legal action follows the loss of the production ...
Ajax through comfortably after easy night against Vojvodina thanks to Gloukh hat-trick: 'Clearly an upward trend'
Ajax has easily qualified for the third qualifying round of the Conference League after defeating FK Vojvodina with a 4-1 victory. Following their previous win in Serbia, the team secured an identical...
Finally heading to Ajax: German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen (34) is coming to Amsterdam now that tax hurdles have been cleared
Writer Xillan Macrooy wins Hebban Winq Rainbow Prize for debut novel Mensen als zonnen en mensen als manen
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (July 31 - August 2)
With warm weather expected for the weekend of July 31 to August 2, various activities are planned throughout the city of Haarlem. Residents are encouraged to enjoy the summer season with these curated...
Chinese couple Ningsian (78) and Yang (75) arrive in Amsterdam on Interrail trip from Greece: I don't know much about this city, but it's a good transit point
How to keep summer fun? ‘Relax, instead of planning a full program of activities’
Many parents feel pressured to fill the summer vacation with numerous activities and constant entertainment for their children. Experts suggest that rather than over-planning an animation program, foc...
Too cool, ethnic fetishes and the search for self: Glen Faria and Kiriko Mechanicus in De Zwoele Stad
The talkshow De Zwoele Stad features singer-songwriter Glen Faria and filmmaker Kiriko Mechanicus, discussing topics ranging from urban development to personal reinvention. The episode was recorded at...
Dry summers will significantly change the Netherlands: bulb fields will disappear
Delta Commissioner Co Verdaas warns that increasingly dry summers will cause significant changes to the Dutch landscape, including the potential disappearance of iconic flower fields within twenty yea...