Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
The nose eats too: how aromas and food perfumes are increasingly being used in the kitchen
Joeri Hottentot, the founder of perfume brand Van De Zotte, creates specialized scent concepts and food perfumes designed to enhance the culinary experience. Working from Alkmaar, he develops complex ...
Prosecutors demand prison and community service for man for incitement and threatening journalists
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a ten-month prison sentence, including seven months suspended, and 120 hours of community service against a man for threatening journalists Chris Klom...
Van Gogh thief Octave Durham threatened two men with death online, prosecution seeks prison: ‘I went much too far’
Prosecutors seek community service and prison sentence for art thief 'Okkie' over threats
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a ten-month prison sentence and community service for Octave D. for incitement and threats against journalist Chris Klomp and activist Norbert Dikkebo...
Willem-Alexander and Máxima to stay overnight at White House during US working visit
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are visiting the United States for a meeting with President Donald Trump. During their working visit, the royal couple will dine and stay ove...
Lorde lets record deal expire: 'Starting with a clean slate'
New Zealand pop artist Lorde revealed that her recording contract with Universal Music expired last year, leaving her currently without a label. While she has not ruled out signing a new deal in the f...
Romy Liz Rose doesn't shy away from pain on debut album: Making something beautiful from sadness
Dutch singer-songwriter Romy Liz Rose has released her debut album titled "I am June," following several successful EPs. The record features atmospheric, folky indiepop that explores melancholic theme...
Soy Kroon in play about resistance fighter: a promise that cost him his life
Actors Soy Kroon and Thomas Cammaert star in the play 'Soldaat in verzet,' which depicts the life of Dutch resistance fighter Jan Verleun. The story examines the moral dilemmas and ultimate sacrifice ...
Video | Scarlett Johansson spotted on set of new Exorcist film in New York
Sophie and Martine spoke with primary school students in Haarlem for a film: 'They wish their parents would spend less time on their phones at home'
Filmmaker Sophie Koster and choreographer Martine van Santen have released a new film featuring students from the Ter Cleeff primary school in Haarlem. The film explores the children's dreams for the ...
Video | King jokes about gift: 'Máxima and Amalia will have to fight over it'
Bep van Klaveren fought his final match on this day in 1956: a bloody injury ended the legendary career of the ‘Dutch Windmill’
On March 19, 1956, legendary Dutch boxer Bep van Klaveren, known as the 'Dutch Windmill', fought his final career match in Rotterdam. The historic bout ended prematurely after a bloody injury forced t...
Yves Berendse to return to Ziggo Dome in November
Singer Yves Berendse is scheduled to perform a concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 14. The venue officially announced the upcoming show on Thursday.
The best landscape painter in the Netherlands lived in Amsterdam and has no face
Jacob van Ruisdael was considered the premier landscape painter of the Netherlands during his lifetime while residing in Amsterdam. Despite his artistic success, many biographical details remain unkno...
40 years of voting rights for migrants: how politics became a reflection of the city
On March 19, 1986, migrants without Dutch nationality were granted the right to vote in local elections in the Netherlands for the first time. This historical milestone marks nearly 40 years of politi...
Richard de Mos: for some a reincarnation of F. Jacobse, for others a beacon of hope in dark times
French singer Patrick Bruel again accused of sexual violence
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel is facing new allegations of sexual violence from at least two women. According to reports from French media, the accusations include sexual assault, attempted ra...
Lead actor Elijah Wood never finished reading the Lord of the Rings books
Actor Elijah Wood admitted on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" that he has never finished reading the "Lord of the Rings" book series. Wood laughed as host Stephen Colbert confronted him with the ...
Kevin Spacey settles with alleged sexual abuse victims
Kevin Spacey has reached a settlement with three men in the United Kingdom who accused him of sexual abuse, allowing him to avoid a new civil trial. The specific terms of the agreement have not been d...
Since Trump’s re-election, the EU is only getting ‘woker’: ‘That was exactly not the intention’
In response to the re-election of Donald Trump and a global conservative shift, the European Union is pushing forward with progressive plans to protect women's and LGBTQ+ rights. While intended as a s...
Niall Horan to release new album this summer
Niall Horan announced on Wednesday that his new album, titled "Dinner Party," will be released on June 5. The upcoming record is set to debut during the summer season.
Witte de Withplein to get trees after long-running conflict with help from artist
Late actor Val Kilmer to appear in new film thanks to AI
Deceased actor Val Kilmer will appear in the upcoming film "As Deep As The Grave" through the use of artificial intelligence. The actor, who passed away a year ago from pneumonia, is being digitally r...
Disguised as a visitor, artist Jessica Kuhn secretly draws on her own work in the Stedelijk Museum
Miley Cyrus believes father's presence protected her on set
Miley Cyrus shared in an interview with Variety that having her father, Billy Ray, on the set of Hannah Montana protected her from the negative aspects of child stardom. She credits his presence for s...
No Art gets second festival in Riekerhaven
Pakistan announces ceasefire for end of Ramadan
Pakistan has announced a temporary ceasefire in its conflict with Afghanistan to mark the end of Ramadan. The pause, which lasts from Thursday until Monday night, was initiated following requests from...
Paolo Sorrentino makes his best film since ‘The Great Beauty’ with the melancholic ‘La grazia’
Legal fees in Marco Borsato sexual offense case reach nearly 400,000 euros
Legal fees in the criminal case against Dutch singer Marco Borsato have reached 391,000 euros, according to his lawyers Geert-Jan Knoops and Carry Knoops-Hamburger. The defense team has confirmed they...
Mystery surrounding artist Banksy possibly solved after years of investigation
Journalists from the news agency Reuters claim to have potentially uncovered the true identity of the anonymous graffiti artist Banksy after years of investigation. The report aims to solve one of the...