Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Justin Bieber's shoes and Shakira's top: World Cup auction raises hundreds of thousands
An online auction featuring memorabilia from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including items from Justin Bieber and Shakira, raised over $652,000. The proceeds will be donated to the FIFA Global Citizen Educ...
US delegation had to visit the liquor store for some Dutch courage
Amsterdam designer Joost Grootens in the running to design new euro banknote
Amsterdam-based designer Joost Grootens has been selected as one of ten finalists to design the new series of euro banknotes. His proposed designs, which focus on humanizing European icons, are compet...
Universal honors Ozzy Osbourne with two haunted houses in theme parks
Universal is opening two haunted houses inspired by the late heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. Developed in collaboration with his family, these attractions serve as an unconventional tribute to the m...
LIVE Conference League | Ajax hosts Vojvodina: comfortable margin for Amsterdammers after big win in Serbia
Ajax prepares to face FK Vojvodina in the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Having secured a 4-1 victory in the first leg in Serbia, the Amsterdam-...
Dental hygienist Sanja Ninkovic (47) bought a houseboat in Sloten-De Aker: ‘Once the renovation is done, I’ll need a year just to recover from everything’
Review: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe: more slapstick than hard-hitting action, but body parts are flying everywhere
Review: Heartstopper Forever film is just as infectiously naive as the popular queer series
Not gyros but bougatsa: taste the new flavor of Greece at Fanke Greek Deli on the Rozengracht
For Ajax coach Míchel, the individual is always subordinate to the collective
Reflective artwork on Erasmusgracht bridge hides noise barriers and connects neighborhoods
Have you spotted this artwork by Streetart Frankey yet?
Amy Winehouse's father ordered to pay over a million euros for failed lawsuit
Mitch Winehouse, the father of the late singer Amy Winehouse, has been ordered by the British High Court to pay nearly 1.2 million euros to two of his daughter's friends. The court ruled that his cond...
Pride events at Homomonument can go ahead as residents lose court case
A judge has ruled that WorldPride events near the Homomonument in Amsterdam can proceed as scheduled, rejecting a plea from local residents to cancel them due to noise concerns. The court determined t...
Biography of singer Wim Hogenkamp still asks: was he murdered at 41 or did he stage his own death?
Judge rejects attempt to ban Pride party at Homomonument: celebration will go ahead
Madonna confirms Amsterdam show: ‘Everyone here is a work of art’
Madonna confirms performance at World Pride Music Festival Saturday night
Madonna has confirmed she will perform at the World Pride Music Festival at Afas Live in Amsterdam this Saturday. She will be joined by DJ Honey Dijon for her 'Club Confessions' show, a performance sh...
Ye reaches settlement with former assistant in sexual harassment case
Kanye West, also known as Ye, has reached a legal settlement with his former assistant Lauren Pisciotta. The settlement resolves a lawsuit in which Pisciotta accused the rapper of sexual assault.
Koos Breukel photographs fashion and documentary photographer Eva van Kesteren
Millions of Europeans have voted on new banknote designs
Six million Europeans have participated in a vote regarding the designs for new euro banknotes, according to the European Central Bank. The bank recently unveiled ten potential designs for the public ...
Revolution in Dutch festival scene: hunting for dirt-cheap tickets becomes harder
TicketSwap has introduced a new feature allowing festival organizers to set minimum price limits on secondary ticket sales. This change aims to end the practice of dumping tickets at extremely low pri...
Regulator demands 42,000 euros back from ON! following funding of Blommestijn case
The Dutch Media Authority (CvdM) has ordered the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland (ON!) to repay over 42,000 euros in improperly funded legal costs for a case involving Raisa Blommestijn. The broadcast...
Former cyclist Thomas Dekker and girlfriend lose child during pregnancy
Former professional cyclist Thomas Dekker and his partner, Debby, have announced the loss of their child during pregnancy. The couple shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, stating that the baby wil...
Trial of female urinals during Pride
During the Pride canal parade, a trial will be conducted using special urinals designed for women. These facilities allow women to urinate while in a slightly squatting position.
Ajax signs striker Tolu Arokodare on loan with an option to buy
Ajax has reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign striker Tolu Arokodare on a one-season loan. The deal includes an option for the Amsterdam club to purchase the 25-year-old player pe...
Review: Little Trouble Girls is a coming-of-age drama that breathes blossoming sexuality – and shame
Review: La Comédie-Française: stale jokes in theater comedy don't get any funnier with all the gesturing and shouting
Steven Soderbergh made a film about painter Julian Sklar: I know what it feels like when your heroes fall from their pedestal
