Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Tom Felton gives his number to new Draco Malfoy actor
Tom Felton, the original actor for Draco Malfoy, has reached out to the actor who will portray the character in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. His former co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Ru...
Olav Molenaar dropped from Holland Eight and now among naked swimmers at the Varsity: ‘Suddenly a hundred men are hanging onto your boat’
Olav Molenaar, an Olympic and World Championship silver medalist with the Holland Acht, is retiring from professional rowing at the age of 27. He will make his final appearance this Sunday at the Vars...
Rómulo Meléndez on the first words he learned in Amsterdam: ‘My trick? I ask for orange juice’
Theater Frascati launches fundraising campaign for renovation
New arrest for preparing explosion at Heemstede synagogue
Police have arrested three men suspected of involvement in an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam and the planning of an attack on a synagogue in Heemstede. The Public Prosecution Service has not ye...
Sean Steur (18) scores first Eredivisie goal in De Klassieker; a season of significant North Holland goals
Eighteen-year-old Sean Steur scored his first Eredivisie goal for Ajax against Feyenoord last Sunday during De Klassieker. The milestone is highlighted as one of several significant goals in North Hol...
Video | Michelle Pfeiffer reunited with former co-star after 38 years for The Madison
Russia designates director of Oscar-winning film as foreign agent
Russia has designated Pavel Talankin, director of the Oscar-winning documentary "Mr. Nobody against Putin," as a "foreign agent." This classification is frequently used by Moscow to target and silence...
Savannah Guthrie returns to TODAY: 'It's my family'
Savannah Guthrie has returned to her role on the NBC News program TODAY following a two-month leave of absence. Guthrie had been away after her mother went missing and described the program's team as ...
Why the lights are going out at many Haarlem restaurants on Saturday night
On Saturday night, March 28, 2026, numerous restaurants and locations in Haarlem will turn off their lights for one hour as part of a planned event. This is not a power outage, and electricity will be...
Wienen: Haarlem cafes allowed to extend opening hours during World Cup in America
Mayor Wienen has announced that cafes in Haarlem will be permitted to extend their opening hours to broadcast World Cup matches held in America this summer. The mayor clarified that current regulation...
Suzan & Freek and De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig at first paid edition of Appelpop
The Appelpop festival has announced its lineup for September 11 and 12, featuring performers such as Suzan & Freek, BLØF, and De Jeugd Van Tegenwoordig. This upcoming edition marks a significant chan...
Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen to host European Hockey Championships for men and women
The Netherlands has been chosen to host the 2029 European Hockey Championships for both men and women at the Wagener Stadion in Amstelveen. The venue is scheduled to undergo significant renovations, i...
Should another artwork be added to the Velsen council chamber? New council members now have their say
The Velsen municipal council is tasked with deciding whether to commission a new artwork for its council chamber following a renovation in the summer of 2024. After a tapestry was removed, the incomin...
UK reopens old abuse cases against Andrew Tate
British police have reopened several old abuse cases involving influencer Andrew Tate, potentially leading to prosecution in the United Kingdom. The decision to revisit these investigations was report...
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn to deliver 2026 Arondéus Lecture on freedom: 'What are we furious about today? And what are we doing about it?'
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn will deliver the 2026 Willem Arondéus Lecture on May 7 at the Grote of St. Bavokerk in Haarlem. Organized by the Provincial Council of North Holland, the annual lecture w...
Supervisory board chair also leaves Eye Film Museum following director's departure
Star Wars C-3PO head fetches over $1 million at auction
A C-3PO head used in the Star Wars film 'The Empire Strikes Back' has sold at auction for over $1 million. The prop was part of the original costume worn by actor Anthony Daniels during the 1980 produ...
Paul de Leeuw in less demand for shows: 'Younger generation is ready'
Dutch television presenter Paul de Leeuw stated in an interview with Het Parool that he is receiving fewer offers for television programs. At 64, De Leeuw acknowledged that a younger generation is rea...
Count Floris V gets own boulevard at De Bazaar in Beverwijk, tribute for granting market rights in 1276
A boulevard at De Bazaar in Beverwijk is being renamed in honor of Graaf Floris V, the 13th-century ruler who granted the town market rights in 1276. The renaming serves as a tribute from both the mun...
Suddenly your late father is standing before you: artists come to life in musicals
A new biographical musical about cabaretier Frans Halsema is being produced, following previous shows about Dutch icons like Annie M.G. Schmidt and Wim Sonneveld. The article explores the emotional ex...
Dua Lipa takes third film role in comedy about popular girls at school reunion
Singer Dua Lipa has secured her third film role in the upcoming comedy "Peaked." The movie follows a group of formerly popular girls who attempt to relive their glory days at a high school reunion.
After successful Winter Games, new bobsledders line up and Dave Wesselink has a sore body
Dave Wesselink, the pilot for the Dutch bobsleigh team, reflects on his Olympic journey leading to the Milan games and the physical toll of the sport. Following recent successes at the Winter Games, t...
Friso de Zweeuw started his collection with a GDR medal from a souvenir shop, now he has a complete museum
Friso de Zweeuw established a museum in Monnickendam dedicated to the DDR after starting his collection with a single souvenir medal. The museum is being featured as part of a series highlighting uniq...
Zendaya takes break from acting after busy year with five projects
Zendaya has announced that she plans to take a break from acting after a busy 2026. The decision comes as five of her film and television projects are scheduled for release that year, leading the actr...
By far the most same-sex couples live in Amsterdam, women break up more often
Toos & Henk - March 27
Cartoonist Paul Kusters illustrates his unique perspective on current events in the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk.' The feature is published six days a week, from Monday to Saturday.
Inn 't Hof van Holland was once located at Kalverstraat 8
TV presenter Guthrie feared she was responsible for her mother's disappearance
American TV presenter Savannah Guthrie shared in an emotional interview on the Today Show that she feared her fame might have played a role in her mother Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. She expressed c...
Hema wins Gouden Loeki for Christmas commercial featuring Takkie and Siepie cheering up sick girl
Hema and advertising agency Hotel L’Amour have won the Gouden Loeki award for the best television commercial of the year for the third consecutive year. The winning Christmas advertisement, which fe...