Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Architect Van Bergen on Bergen building plans: Add quality, not just bricks
Architect Michael van Bergen, winner of the 2025 Amsterdam prize for best housing project, shared his insights on housing developments in his hometown of Bergen. He emphasized that construction projec...
Bruce Springsteen kicks off US tour with swipe at 'incompetent' Trump
Bruce Springsteen criticized the U.S. government as corrupt and incompetent during the opening night of his American tour in Minneapolis. Speaking to the crowd at the Target Center, the singer also la...
My Undesirable Friends: documentary on the last remnants of (press) freedom in Russia is infuriating
KRO-NCRV, Omroep MAX and WNL to collaborate in new broadcasting house
Broadcasters KRO-NCRV, Omroep MAX, and WNL have announced plans to collaborate and share a new broadcasting house. While discussions are ongoing and the facility's name is yet to be determined, the or...
KRO-NCRV, Omroep MAX and WNL want to form joint broadcasting house
Dutch broadcasters KRO-NCRV, Omroep MAX, and WNL have announced plans to establish a joint broadcasting house. The organizations shared their intention for this collaboration on Wednesday.
Michael (50) from Bergen lost everything, but now wins Zuiderkerk Prize: ‘This feels like recognition’
Architect Michael van Bergen has been awarded the Zuiderkerkprijs 2025 for designing the best residential building in Amsterdam. After moving to the city following significant personal setbacks, Van B...
Nature photographer Ilse Koks receives honorable mention from De Groene Camera for painterly photo at Zuidpier: 'I wanted to show the roughness of the sea'
Nature photographer Ilse Koks received an honorable mention in the coastal category of the Groene Camera awards for her artistic photo taken at the Zuidpier in IJmuiden. Her work was recognized for it...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (April 3 to 5)
Amsterdam offers a variety of activities for the weekend of April 3rd through 5th, including local markets, DJ sets, and spring blossom viewing. The city provides options for both those seeking a rela...
Heemstede errs in granting monument status to former post office
The Dutch Council of State ruled that the municipality of Heemstede was careless in its 2022 decision to grant monument status to a former post office on Binnenweg. The municipality has been ordered t...
Enkhuizer Almanac begins new chapter with Arend van den Berg and Bert Wiggers after death of publisher Fransje Jongert: ‘Surprising within predictability’
Following the death of publisher Fransje Jongert, Arend van den Berg and Bert Wiggers have taken over the centuries-old Enkhuizer Almanak. The new successors intend to maintain the traditional content...
Rapper Joey AK (29) remains in jail: conditional release revoked
The Fault in Our Stars author John Green to release new novel after nine years
American author John Green, known for the bestseller The Fault in Our Stars, is set to release his first new novel in nine years. The upcoming book, titled Hollywood, Ending, is the result of several ...
Soy Kroon and Thomas Cammaert bring the resistance to the theater: ‘It is absolutely not a romantic story’
Attention to Ali B case triggers trauma for other sexual assault victims
The high-profile legal appeal of Dutch celebrity Ali B is causing significant emotional distress for victims of other sexual offenses. Media coverage of the case is reportedly triggering past traumas ...
Parool articles on parking management abuses and the death of Lisa from Abcoude nominated for De Tegel journalism award
Former SBS6 boss Tina Nijkamp: 'TV world has always been a snake pit'
Former SBS6 director Tina Nijkamp described the television industry as a "snake pit" in a recent interview with Nouveau. She noted that the competitive and challenging nature of the TV world has remai...
Record number of Easter baptisms in Catholic churches
Catholic churches in the Diocese of Haarlem-Amsterdam are reporting a record 160 baptisms during this year's Easter celebrations. The increase is particularly significant among young adults who are re...
Alternative Passion in Heemstede: Stations of the Cross through Mary's eyes at Our Lady of the Assumption Church
The OLV Hemelvaartkerk in Heemstede will host an alternative version of 'The Passion' on Holy Saturday. This production recounts the traditional Easter story through the eyes of Mary, repeating a succ...
Cheers to the death penalty!
The text reflects on the tradition of opening champagne bottles during festive occasions like weddings and anniversaries. These moments are characterized as milestones where life is celebrated.
Singer Lizzo waited to have sex until she won a Grammy
Singer Lizzo revealed that she vowed at a young age to abstain from sex until she won a Grammy Award. The artist achieved this goal in 2020 when she received her first music prize.
Special stamp marks 25 years of same-sex marriage in the Netherlands
A special stamp was unveiled at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam to celebrate the 25th anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization in the Netherlands. The country made history as the first in the world t...
Russia expels Dutch journalist
Russia has announced the expulsion of a Dutch journalist by revoking their accreditation. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated the move is a retaliatory measure following the Netherland...
Relatives of Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre want to speak with King Charles
Relatives of Virginia Giuffre, a victim of the late Jeffrey Epstein, have requested a meeting with King Charles during his upcoming state visit to the United States. The British monarch and Queen Cami...
Amsterdam turns orange for the new Queen of the Netherlands
On September 5, 1898, the city of Amsterdam celebrated the arrival of the 18-year-old future Queen Wilhelmina. The historic event, which saw the city decorated in orange, was captured in a painting by...
Fort bij Krommeniedijk opens its doors during Defense Heritage Weekend with extra tours
Fort Krommeniedijk will host an extra guided tour on Saturday, April 18, in celebration of the Defense Heritage Weekend. This event offers visitors a special opportunity to explore the historic fortif...
Johnny de Mol and Estelle Cruijff launch new show on Radio Noordzee
Estelle Cruijff and Johnny de Mol are launching a new weekly radio program titled "Cruijff & De Mol" on Radio Noordzee starting this May. The show will air every Friday afternoon, featuring celebrity ...
What Emma (Zendaya) actually did soon matters less than what people think
Apple turns 50: still relevant or ready for the museum? ‘They are not a pioneer’
As Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, critics argue the company has lost its innovative edge and is lagging behind in artificial intelligence. To mark the milestone and the company's histo...
Divorced Japanese parents can share child custody for the first time
Japan has introduced a new law allowing divorced parents to share joint custody of their children for the first time. Previously, Japan was one of the few countries where custody was exclusively grant...
Endless stories lie beneath the sand of Haarlem: Nearly 200 years of excavations now in one book
A new archaeological chronicle titled 'Onder het zand vandaan – Archeologische kroniek 1843-2023' provides a comprehensive overview of nearly 200 years of excavations in Haarlem. The book traces the...