Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
54 percent of the Dutch would not date a trans person: Tammie Schoots (31) investigates if this explains her own love life
Singer Madison Beer and American football player Justin Herbert are engaged
American singer Madison Beer and football player Justin Herbert announced their engagement on Tuesday via Instagram. The couple shared a series of photos documenting the marriage proposal.
Why going on vacation together is good for your relationship: Eight hours in the car leads to conversation
Going on vacation can serve as a form of relationship therapy by allowing couples to disconnect from daily routines and engage in meaningful conversations. Expert Moji Shahvali suggests that shared tr...
Amsterdam underworld and conviviality with Elisabeth Grijzenhout and Roy Dames in De Zwoele Stad
The talk show 'De Zwoele Stad' features conversations about Amsterdam's culture, heat, and local life at the Bijlmerplein. Featured guests include documentary filmmaker Roy Dames, who discusses the ci...
Chinook helicopters fly over and guard of honor during funeral of fallen soldier
Two Dutch Chinook helicopters performed a flypast during the funeral of 34-year-old soldier Robert Verveer at Zorgvlied cemetery. Verveer, a member of the 12th Ranger Battalion, tragically died last w...
Safer Spaces to offer WorldPride visitors help with discrimination: "100 reports already this weekend"
Following a significant rise in reports of discrimination during WorldPride, over 44 'Safer Spaces' are opening in Amsterdam to provide immediate support to the queer community. These locations, many ...
Abdellah Ouazane (17) shines in Ajax pre-season – it comes as no surprise in Morocco
Ajax opponent Vojvodina appoints new coach shortly before return leg: Very difficult time to step in
Vojvodina has appointed Marko Savic as their new head coach ahead of their upcoming Conference League return match against Ajax. The 42-year-old Serbian replaces Miroslav Tanjga and will lead the team...
Designer Joost on the eternal fame of a banknote: It was truly a puzzle
Amsterdam-based designer Joost Grootens has been shortlisted to design the new euro banknote. He stated that while the project offers little financial gain, he is motivated by the prestige associated ...
You are not digital nomads, you are colonists: Balinese and Dutch people speak out after running club controversy
Gordon reaches goal for Men's Health: Not an Arnold Schwarzenegger body
The 58-year-old singer and presenter Gordon posed for the cover of Men's Health this Wednesday. He achieved his fitness goals through a strict diet and intense workout routine, though he noted he did ...
9 ways to be well-prepared for the 2026 Canal Parade
The Canal Parade is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Attendees are encouraged to prepare by following specific guidelines regarding boat regulations and public conduct to ensure a ...
Sunny news: this will be the weather during the Canal Parade in Amsterdam
The weather forecast for the Canal Parade in Amsterdam on Saturday, August 1st, predicts sunny conditions with temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius. According to the KNMI, there is a low chance of r...
Where will you be standing? This is the route of the Amsterdam Canal Parade 2026
The Canal Parade is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, traveling through the historic center of Amsterdam. The annual event, which is part of the Canal Pride celebrations, attracts h...
Ajax signs Belgian footballer Sari Kees from Leicester City
Het Parool is looking for Amsterdammers willing to show how they live
After violence in Berlin, one message rings out in Zandvoort: 'Love conquers hate'
Approximately 500 people attended the tenth edition of 'Pride at the Beach' in Zandvoort, where participants celebrated while reflecting on recent violence during a Pride event in Berlin. Despite the ...
NS to run extra trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Zandvoort during Formula 1
The Dutch national railway, NS, is operating extra trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Zandvoort from August 21 to 23 to accommodate an expected 50,000 Formula 1 fans. Additionally, the national tra...
Video | Fans travel to Prague for special screening of The Odyssey
Get on the dance floor at the WorldPride street and square parties (and celebrate love)
Amsterdam will host vibrant street and square parties on July 31 and August 1 to celebrate WorldPride. The festivities will transform the city center into a large celebration of love.
Media: Five dead newborn babies found in cardboard boxes in French home
Director and actress Halina Reijn receives honorary Golden Calf
‘You should be seen’: this is the story behind the Zeedijk Pride Stride
Iris Dicks launched the Zeedijk Pride Stride to encourage individuals to embrace their identities after witnessing her partner withdraw during their transition. The initiative features a red carpet in...
Justin Baldoni's company ordered to pay The New York Times $171,000
Wayfarer Studios, the production company owned by Justin Baldoni, has been ordered to pay The New York Times approximately $171,000 in legal fees. This judgment follows the dismissal of a defamation l...
Video | Zendaya poses in striking spider dress alongside Tom Holland in L.A.
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter officially drops father's last name
Suri Cruise, the daughter of actors Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, has officially dropped her father's surname. Public voter registration records in Pennsylvania indicate that the twenty-year-old studen...
Waiting for the train? 7 coffee and food spots at and near Haarlem Station
This article highlights seven recommended coffee shops and eateries located at or near Haarlem Station. It provides options for travelers looking to enjoy a meal, have a coffee, or work on their lapto...
Ariana Grande sues hackers for theft of music and private footage
Ariana Grande has initiated a lawsuit against unidentified hackers who allegedly accessed personal devices and accounts of people in her circle. The hackers reportedly stole unreleased music along wit...
Grandstand for ten thousand people rises on the Prinsengracht: "But I have the best spot"
Construction has begun on a large grandstand along the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, designed to accommodate 10,000 spectators for the upcoming WorldPride Canal Parade. While the construction work has c...
