Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Amsterdam nobility once flaunted swan meat on the Christmas menu – though it is questionable how tasty it really was
A year ago, Ara (48) was a cleaner at Saints & Stars: ‘We reported misconduct and were kicked out of the country as thanks’
Opinion: Queers of Amsterdam, join our Queer Fight Squad – even if you haven’t experienced street harassment yourself yet
Daley Blind found it difficult to watch Ajax last season: 'Also because I'm a fan'
At Winkel 43, pies are baked by people with disabilities: I heard people think this is the best apple pie in Amsterdam, very cool
Have you spotted this Streetart Frankey artwork yet?
You don't have to look further than the Ceintuurbaan for a Greek holiday, thanks to the generous cuisine of Romios (8)
The Amsterdam of tour guide Henk B. de Vries: ‘The Homomonument stands for the victims from my community’
The truth behind Airbnb reviews: Don't believe a word of it, only the good ones are posted
Airbnb users and critics express concerns regarding the platform's review system, alleging that negative feedback is frequently removed to favor 'superhosts'. The article investigates the transparency...
Musician Jan Groenteman: I still have to pinch myself when our song is sung on Het Klokhuis
Fewer than fifty cinemas worldwide have the right projector for blockbuster The Odyssey, so the internet prefers watching it on an old Nokia
Two giant arms on Leidseplein commemorating Peter R. de Vries evoke strong reactions from passersby
Actor Ali Fardi (40) on his crime film Rolex Gang: It is about people, not just drugs and liquidations
These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week
Comet over the city: "Never seen anything like it"
A suspected comet was spotted over Amsterdam around 10:30 PM, prompting numerous citizens to share video footage of the event. Similar sightings of the object were reported across other parts of the N...
Paramount pauses proposed multibillion-dollar Warner takeover pending court ruling
Paramount has paused its multi-billion dollar acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery pending a federal court ruling. This decision follows a legal challenge initiated by a group of twelve U.S. states a...
Brazil bans sale and production of foie gras, sparking anger in France
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed a law banning the production and sale of foie gras within the country. This decision has sparked significant outrage in France, where the produ...
Milkshake has been inclusive for 10 years: 'Usually it's just Nick & Simon, here they go wild to the bass'
Festivalgoers dance the day away at Mini Milkshake: "I can be myself here"
Hundreds of festival-goers with intellectual disabilities gathered at Amsterdam's Westerpark for the Mini Milkshake festival. The event serves as an inclusive tradition, allowing attendees to enjoy a ...
Paintings full of nudity, drugs, weapons and destroyed buildings: artist Frans Franciscus shows 40 years of work
Amarante Nat (31) composes at Het Orgelpark: ‘A career in art wasn't a choice, it felt like the only option’
Sean 'Diddy' Combs in solitary confinement after prison fight
American rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been placed in solitary confinement following a physical altercation with another inmate in prison. The report regarding the incident was published by entertainm...
Rainbow Dress on display at Dutch National Opera & Ballet starting tomorrow
The Rainbow Dress, a symbol of LGBTQIA+ solidarity and resistance, will be displayed at the Nationale Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam for two weeks during WorldPride. The exhibition features the dress, ma...
Premiere of pop musical & JULIET postponed due to water damage at Beatrix Theater
The premiere of the musical & Juliet has been postponed by two weeks due to delays in repair work following significant water damage at the Beatrix Theater. Stage Entertainment Nederland announced tha...
Ukrainian youth orchestra comes to the Concertgebouw: ‘We don’t sleep many nights because of missile attacks, but I keep doing what I love’
Drinking but not pouring: Pub owner Jens (20) eagerly awaits his 21st birthday
Amsterdam city council debates Pride Amsterdam director following Het Parool investigation; aldermen ‘take concerns seriously’
From football tournament between the flats to festival for 125,000 visitors: the rise and fall of Kwaku
The Achterklap Podcast | Dramatic end to Moulin Rouge and Ali B wants money
The latest episode of the 'De Achterklap' podcast discusses the recent return of Ali B to the spotlight and the declining viewership of the television program 'B&B Vol liefde'. The podcast also covers...
Chris Brown pleads guilty to assault in British nightclub
American singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to assault charges following an incident in a London nightclub in February 2023. He admitted to striking a music producer with a tequila bottle during th...