Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Relief: Graves in Uitgeest not cleared; municipality forgot to mention temporary removal of items
A visitor to a cemetery in Uitgeest was alarmed to find parts of his mother's grave missing on Mother's Day, fearing the site had been cleared. The municipality later clarified that the materials were...
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Walibi commercial received most complaints in 2025
In 2025, the Stichting Reclame Code received 889 complaints regarding a commercial for Walibi's annual Fright Nights, making it the most complained-about advertisement of the year. In total, the Dutch...
Abuse suspect Jan B.: ‘I also want to know what's wrong with me’
Comedian Paulien Cornelisse returns to theater after cancer diagnosis
Comedian Paulien Cornelisse will return to the theater this autumn with her show "Waar was ik gebleven" after taking a hiatus for medical reasons. She had previously canceled her summer 2024 tour foll...
Artist De Rooij donates three large works to Verwey Museum Haarlem
Renowned Haarlem-based artist Jacobien de Rooij has donated three large drawings to the Verwey Museum Haarlem. The donation adds significant works by the local artist to the museum's collection.
Ticket holders of cancelled Music On festival can get a refund
Organizers of the Music On festival, which was canceled last weekend, have announced that ticket holders are eligible for a full refund. Alternatively, attendees can choose to save their tickets for u...
Yvonne Coldeweijer's satisfied look is easily explained
Just when Ajax needs unity, coach Oscar Garcia sows doubt with clumsy remarks
Ajax coach Oscar Garcia has sparked controversy by stating "This was not my group" after a defeat to FC Utrecht weakened the team's chances for Champions League qualification. The statement is being c...
End of traditional auction for first herring barrel: Wholesaler finds new way to start season
The traditional auction of the first barrel of herring in Scheveningen is coming to an end after 39 years. Wholesalers are now planning a different approach to mark the start of the new herring season...
Michael Berg wins Hebban Thriller Award with Terugkeer and steps out of anonymity
Author Michael Berg, the pseudonym for Michel van Bergen Henegouwen, has won the Hebban Thriller Prize for his book "Terugkeer." The announcement was made on NOS Radio 1 Journaal, where the author als...
Foreign fans flock to Amsterdam for Harry Styles, Booking searches quadruple
British pop star Harry Styles is attracting thousands of international fans to Amsterdam for his ten-concert series at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, which marks his only tour stop on the European mainland....
Toos & Henk - May 12
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk, which runs from Monday to Saturday. The strip provides his unique perspective on current events and the latest news.
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Full Epstein file on display in New York
An American transparency organization is hosting a pop-up exhibition in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood featuring the full Jeffrey Epstein dossier. The display consists of approximately 3.5 milli...
You'd almost forget the Netherlands is boycotting Eurovision when you turn on the TV
Despite the official boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest by Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, television coverage has led some to feel the boycott's impact is being minimized. Sources indicate that AVROT...
Mayor continues guaranteed subsidy for Christmas market: 'This has already been discussed separately'
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has decided to maintain a guaranteed subsidy for the city's annual Christmas Market, bypassing a city council motion. This decision ensures the event does not have to compete ...
Sculptures of ‘in-between people’ at Amsterdam's Krugerplein: An ode to the city’s connectors
Bistro Chez Chloé on the Overtoom serves French classics like sweetbreads and morels with a touch of modern daring
Mexican school year will not end early for World Cup after all
Mexico has decided not to end its school year early despite previous considerations to do so for the upcoming World Cup. The Ministry of Education had initially proposed starting summer holidays forty...
Netflix sued for collecting and selling data without consent
Netflix has been sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly collecting and selling user data without consent. The lawsuit claims the streaming giant improperly handled personal informatio...
Minister Letschert calls conclusion on Ongehoord Nederland ‘concerning’
'At the End of the War' by Bert Natter wins Libris Literature Prize
Fundraiser launched to save vandalized Houtplein artwork: ‘Aiming to return the sculpture before summer’
The Stichting Beeldengalerij Haarlem and artist Jackie Sleper have launched a fundraising campaign to repair the vandalized sculpture 'Hirondelle' at Houtplein. The organizers need approximately 2,000...
Piqué punished again: fine for insider trading after suspension for outburst
Former professional footballer Gerard Piqué was fined 200,000 euros on Monday for insider trading. This penalty represents the second significant disciplinary action against him in a short period.
LAKS: nearly 95,000 complaints on second day of final exams
The Dutch National Action Committee for Students (LAKS) reported nearly 95,000 complaints by the second day of national high school final exams. This total is notably high compared to the 240,000 comp...
Art historian Michel Didier reveals the cultural DNA of De Pijp: ‘It’s still very easy to imagine how people lived and worked here’
NOS Jeugdjournaal wins Honorary Silver Nipkow Disk
The NOS Jeugdjournaal has been awarded the Ere Zilveren Nipkowschijf in honor of its 45th anniversary. The jury praised the program for its ability to reach young viewers with an appropriate tone, as ...
Music On organizers to compensate visitors and "other festivals not at risk"
Music On organizers have announced they will compensate all 20,000 ticket holders after the Amsterdam festival was canceled last Saturday due to safety concerns regarding a tent. Although the cancella...
Project choir From Vinyl to Streaming brings together over sixty years of pop music: ‘On stage everyone is the same’
The project choir 'From Vinyl to Streaming' is preparing for a concert weekend on June 13 and 14 at Theater Koningsduyn. Led by conductor Marieke Zondervan, fifty choir members will perform a musical ...