Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Five new murals in Haarlem: Eksterlaan, Merwedestraat, Spoorlaan, Nijlstraat and Schipholweg
The municipality of Haarlem has commissioned five new murals to be painted across several neighborhoods, including Delftwijk and Slachthuisbuurt, by the end of this year. A total budget of 100,000 eur...
A Family heartwrenchingly shows that how you separate is of great importance
Amsterdam now has a Taiwanese fried chicken shop that’s an instant hit: ‘We didn’t see this coming’
AT5 Podcast: Lieve (22) was abandoned as a baby and wants to know who her parents are
A new podcast titled 'De Vondeling' follows 22-year-old Lieve as she searches for her biological parents after being abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood in 2003. The series revi...
Air Canada CEO resigns over poor French skills
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is resigning following backlash over his poor French language skills. The controversy erupted after he used only two words of French in a condolence message, which the ...
Youth workers Dimitri and Sem provide a safe place where young people can be themselves: ‘As a teenager, I didn’t always make the right choices myself’
Youth workers Dimitri van den Berg and Sem Zwart operate Zienhouse, a dedicated facility for young people in Uitgeest. The center provides a safe and supportive environment where local youth can be th...
Harsh life along a ragged Osdorperweg documented in book: ‘Anyone who wants to go back to the past is out of their mind’
Kees Schelling has authored a book documenting the historically harsh and simple life along the Osdorperweg in Amsterdam. While the work captures colorful memories of a bygone era, Schelling maintains...
Video | New generation of women rises up in The Handmaid's Tale sequel
Harry Potter is far from out of magic
The theatrical production of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" features impressive magical effects, such as flying Dementors and fire-breathing wands. The play successfully challenges the notion tha...
Former international Kuijs (94) dies
Former Dutch international footballer Kees Kuijs has passed away at the age of 94. Kuijs, who played for FC Haarlem and NAC Breda, earned 43 caps for the Netherlands between 1955 and 1962. He was reco...
Founder Marieke Samallo leaves Milkshake: ‘The festival is inextricably linked to Amsterdam’
Threats, assault, coercion and murder: number of honor-related violence cases in the Netherlands rises sharply
A 24-year-old Syrian woman named Boushra was found dead in August 2025 after leaving a women's shelter in Almere to meet her husband. Her case highlights a broader trend in the Netherlands, where auth...
RTL flagship ‘RTL Tonight’ given a burial at sea – and a parting shot from Renze Klamer
Taylor Swift sued for 'Showgirl' trademark infringement
Taylor Swift is being sued for trademark infringement and unfair competition by former Las Vegas showgirl Maren Wade over the album title 'The Life of a Showgirl.' The lawsuit, reported by The Hollywo...
Laura Dern to star in new TV series about Jeffrey Epstein
Sony Pictures Television is developing a new television series focused on the Jeffrey Epstein case. Actress Laura Dern will star as Julie K. Brown, the Miami Herald journalist who first investigated t...
Theater performance about Tata Steel at Verwey Museum Haarlem
The Verwey Museum Haarlem is hosting a new theater performance titled 'Onder de rook van de Hoogovens – een avond aan de toog' about Tata Steel. This production follows the previous photo exhibition...
Is Amsterdam suffering from influencers with ‘main character energy’ on the streets, like London and New York?
How the City Archive makes room for all the city's residents
From house to hardstyle: 8 summer festivals in Amsterdam not yet sold out
Céline Dion announces concert series in Paris
Céline Dion has announced a series of ten concerts in Paris beginning this September. The singer shared the news via her Instagram account.
A head of lettuce and Che Guevara with a Nike logo: protest art by Mexican Americans
First openly gay politician Coos Huijsen sees progress stalled
Coos Huijsen, the first openly gay politician in the Netherlands, reflects on the stalled state of LGBTQ+ emancipation fifty years after his own pioneering efforts. Alongside current MP Thom van Campe...
'It’s all puzzle pieces': Joes Kuijs unravels his family history, leading to surprising discoveries
Writer and historian Joes Kuijs has published a book based on years of research into his family history. The work weaves together personal genealogical stories with significant historical developments...
Egg-phone case with egg cup for Easter breakfast, but how do you ban phones from the table? ‘People find it bothersome’
Albert Heijn has launched a unique phone case with an integrated egg cup to encourage families to put their phones away during Easter breakfast. While the supermarket chain intends for the gadget to f...
Ichthus Lyceum teachers retire and gift a musical: ‘Into the Woods is the most beautiful musical there is’
Teachers Alma Wolfs and Arjan Odijk are celebrating their retirement from Ichthus Lyceum in Driehuis by organizing a performance of the musical 'Into the Woods' for their colleagues. The production is...
Albert Verlinde on the end of RTL Tonight: 'In hindsight, a very restless show'
Albert Verlinde expressed his lack of surprise regarding the cancellation of the RTL program RTL Tonight. He attributed the show's failure to its restless structure and frequent changes in format.
Czech Republic replaces Japan at Haarlem Baseball Week; former winner unable to field representative team
The Czech Republic will replace Japan in the upcoming Honkbalweek Haarlem baseball tournament. Japan withdrew from the competition because the country was unable to field a representative team to send...
Volkskrant illustrator Martyn F. Overweel (1971-2026) dies
Martyn F. Overweel, a longtime illustrator for the Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant, has passed away at the age of 54 after a short illness. Known for his provocative and humorous style that often featur...
Ruud de Wild back on radio after threats: 'Thank you for all the kind messages'
Radio DJ Ruud de Wild returned to his show, De Wild in de Middag, on Monday after taking a week-long absence following threats he received. He had previously walked out of a live broadcast after an in...
Triple Threat remains under strict supervision until end of season due to dirty floor
The Dutch Basketball Federation (NBB) has placed the Triple Threat basketball club under strict supervision until the end of the season due to a dirty playing surface. While visible improvements have ...