Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Young Bevrijdingspop visitors stay level-headed despite world misery: ‘Freedom is just enjoying a beer’
Tens of thousands of visitors attended the Bevrijdingspop festival to celebrate freedom and enjoy a day of entertainment. Most attendees focused on the festive atmosphere, emphasizing the importance o...
Women’s resistance in the Vondelstraat: “You really feel it in the stones of the building”
The AT5 series De Straten van Amsterdam explores the history of women's resistance in the Vondelstraat during World War II. The episode highlights the stories of Jewish photographers Eva Besnyö and M...
The Rolling Stones confirm new album, written in a month: ‘We are in top form’
Paul McCartney on new Rolling Stones album out in July
The Rolling Stones have confirmed that their new album, titled Foreign Tongues, will be released on July 10. The record follows weeks of hints from the band and features a guest appearance by Paul McC...
Bevrijdingspop sometimes unforgettable. Singing along with the Bankzitters or Hannah Mae
Haarlem hosted a sunny edition of the Bevrijdingspop festival, a long-standing tradition celebrating Liberation Day. The event featured performances by acts such as Bankzitters and Hannah Mae, providi...
MontMartre Hillegom Anniversary: art at the Oude Pomp and St. Martin's Church
Dozens of artists will showcase their work at the MontMartre Hillegom event on Saturday, May 9. The exhibition will be centered around the Oude Pomp and Maartenskerk as part of a special anniversary c...
Why Ajax keeps collapsing in the second half: ‘You can’t fix this in four weeks’
Professor: Silent protest during two minutes of silence no grounds for arrest
Legal experts are questioning the lawfulness of the 13 arrests made during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at Amsterdam's Dam Square, specifically targeting nine silent protesters. Professor Jon...
Liberation Day in IJmond buzzes with sun, beer and positive energy: ‘It feels like coming home’
The IJmond Liberation Day festival in the Netherlands attracted many local primary school children and families on May 5th. Due to the holiday falling on a weekday, organizers focused on youth activit...
First liberation festival in Santpoort-Noord. Suomi runners welcomed with applause after tough night
Thirteen runners from the Suomi athletic club successfully transported the Liberation fire from Wageningen to Santpoort-Noord despite cold and rainy overnight conditions. Their arrival marked the vill...
Pieter Geert (100) passes war vehicles in Heemskerk on his mobility scooter: 'If I tell what I’ve been through and seen, they won’t believe me'
On Liberation Day, 100-year-old Pieter Geert Folkersma visited a display of historical military vehicles in Heemskerk. Using his mobility scooter, he viewed various vehicles that he had personally ope...
Kelly Piquet on parenting with Max Verstappen: 'Learning to say no'
Kelly Piquet and Max Verstappen are working to balance their parenting duties with their busy professional schedules. In a new interview, Piquet emphasized the importance of being intentional with the...
Amsterdam residents and judges share Freedom Meal in Nieuw-West: ‘We want residents to know we are here for you’
Liberation fire, Freedom Soup and reflection on the village square in Castricum
Residents of Castricum gathered on the Dorpsplein to celebrate Liberation Day by lighting the liberation fire and sharing Freedom Soup. The event focused on the importance of passing the value of free...
Wageningen45: soldiers from 25 countries march in Freedom Parade
On Tuesday afternoon, a large crowd gathered in Wageningen for the annual Freedom Parade featuring WWII veterans and soldiers from 25 different countries. Organized by Wageningen45, the event saw spec...
Yes-R dreams big alongside music career: ‘My ultimate dream is to become a coach abroad’
Dutch artist Yes-R is expanding his career by becoming a football coach at the Alphense Boys youth academy starting next year. While maintaining his music schedule, his long-term goal is to transition...
Netflix series The Night Agent renewed for fourth and final season
Netflix has announced that the spy thriller series The Night Agent will conclude with its upcoming fourth season. Production for the final installment of the series has already commenced in Los Angele...
Tens of thousands in Haarlem for Liberation Day, festival queue grows
Tens of thousands of people are gathering in Haarlem today for the annual Bevrijdingspop festival to celebrate Liberation Day in the Haarlemmerhout. Authorities have introduced measures to manage the ...
Bevrijdingspop: searching for a nice spot next to the nettles. 'A highlight is when Matthy from the Bankzitters winks at me'
Bevrijdingspop, a major liberation festival in the Netherlands, began with a calm atmosphere as attendees gathered at the festival grounds. The event features various performers, including Matthy from...
Hélène Hendriks still recovering from back surgery: 'Just want to deliver'
Presenter Hélène Hendriks is recovering from major back surgery she underwent last year while continuing her professional work. The 45-year-old told AD that she is committed to fulfilling her duties...
Amsterdammers with dirty jobs go viral on social media: ‘So satisfying to watch’
The name Telstar was born at the Zwart family business in the port of IJmuiden: ‘It was a great time. Spectators even sat in the trees’
Jack and Ton Zwart recount the origins of the Telstar football club's name and logo, which were created at their family business in the IJmuiden harbor 63 years ago. Jack designed the iconic logo, whi...
Ecumenical Ascension Day celebration in Wijk aan Zee supports children with speech impairments in Ukraine
An ecumenical tent service will be held on the Dorpsweide in Wijk aan Zee on Thursday, May 14, to celebrate Ascension Day. Participating leaders from local churches and the Salvation Army are organizi...
Another fire incident in London, now at former synagogue
British counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack at a former synagogue in London. This incident follows a series of similar attacks and attempted arsons targeting Jewish residents in...
Johannes Wirix-Speetjens (28) returns to Haarlem with Classical Queers, an ode to queer artists: 'Their music connects us, but the struggle for recognition is not over'
Johannes Wirix-Speetjens will perform his show Classical Queers at De Schuur in Haarlem on June 10. The production explores his experiences growing up queer in the city and pays tribute to influential...
Splinter Chabot focuses on hope in May 5 lecture despite societal coarsening
Writer Splinter Chabot delivered the annual May 5th lecture in Utrecht, questioning the state of freedom amidst increasing societal polarization and rising antisemitism. He highlighted the tension bet...
The Pussycat Dolls cancel nearly entire US tour
The Pussycat Dolls have announced the cancellation of almost all North American dates for their reunion tour. The group shared the decision on Instagram, stating that only one performance remains on t...
In pictures | Theatrical and colorful: the most impressive outfits from the Met Gala
The Met Gala in New York showcased theatrical and colorful outfits from various celebrities on the red carpet. This year's theme for the major fashion event was 'Costume is Art,' emphasizing highly cr...
Work by Russian artist denied entry to the Netherlands on display at De Balie
Whether Telstar plays in the Eredivisie or first division next season, season tickets are sold out
Dutch football club Telstar has sold out all 3,361 available season tickets for the upcoming season, ensuring the stadium will be at full capacity. The tickets were all renewed or sold despite uncerta...