Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
From trailer park to pub: two young politicians with a mission
Young politicians Kim Denie and Sander Blankestein are campaigning for re-election to the Haarlemmermeer municipal council to better represent their generation's interests. Denie, who grew up in Amste...
Bevrijdingspop takes extra measures due to crowds for popular Bankzitters
Bevrijdingspop Haarlem is implementing extra security measures for its upcoming May 5th edition to avoid the dangerous overcrowding experienced during last year's festival. Organizers have improved si...
Kelly Steen of Hera United: KNVB's plan to downsize Women's Eredivisie shows a lack of vision
Rob Kemps replaces Frank Lammers as the face of Jumbo commercials
Rob Kemps, also known as the artist Snollebollekes, has been named the new face of Jumbo supermarket commercials. He replaces actor Frank Lammers, who previously held the role in the brand's advertisi...
Prosecutors demand 15 months in prison for man who threatened singer Douwe Bob: ‘I let myself go’
New cultural venue with 1,000-capacity hip-hop hall in the heart of Amsterdamse Poort in Zuidoost
Four young people behind Jewish-Islamic Share the Dove win international youth prize
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Prosecutors seek 15 months in prison for threatening singer Douwe Bob
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 15-month prison sentence against a 39-year-old man for threatening singer Douwe Bob. The threats were made after the singer withdrew from a performa...
Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem offers free admission during Book Week
The Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem is offering free admission on Sunday, March 22, as part of the annual Boekenweek celebration. Visitors can gain entry to the museum to view art and literature by prese...
Yannick Jozefzoon to star in film adaptation of Under the Paramariboom
Yannick Jozefzoon will star in the lead role of the upcoming film adaptation of the book 'Onder de paramariboom.' The cast also includes actors Hans Kesting and Jenny Mijnhijmer.
Jumbo ends 13-year partnership with Frank Lammers, this is his successor
After thirteen years, the Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is ending its collaboration with actor Frank Lammers, who played the lead role in their television commercials. Lammers will be replaced by a ne...
Prosecutors seek 7 months in prison and restraining order against rapper Kempi
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a seven-month prison sentence and a three-year contact ban against rapper Kempi, whose real name is Jerrely Slijger. He appeared in a court in The Hag...
Black Snow exhibition about Tata Steel now on display at Verwey Museum Haarlem
The exhibition 'Black Snow' by photographer Harm van de Poel is currently on display at the Verwey Museum Haarlem. The collection features powerful images illustrating life in the area surrounding the...
DJ Jan (80): 'As soon as the feet start moving, I know it’s going well'
Jan van der Wiele, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, has dedicated his life to music and has worked as a DJ since the 1990s. He continues to perform, gauging the success of his sets by watchi...
Wienen unveils Haarlem painting in Corso Collection and promises flower parade will continue to visit the city
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen unveiled a new painting for the Corso Collection, emphasizing the city's historical role as the birthplace of Dutch bulb cultivation. He confirmed that Haarlem will remain the...
Sand excavations and canals in the Haarlem region were needed for construction in Amsterdam
Historical sand excavations and canals in the Haarlem region provided necessary building materials for the expansion of Amsterdam. Former Haarlem mayor Johan Gijssen van Blanckeroort is remembered tod...
Voting in an old sawmill or a church: These unique Amsterdam polling stations you don't want to miss
For the municipal elections on March 18, 2026, voters in Amsterdam will have the opportunity to cast their ballots at unique polling stations, including churches, museums, and old sawmills. This initi...
Merel Westrik leaves De Coen & Sander Show: 'She is choosing for herself'
News presenter Merel Westrik is departing from 'De Coen & Sander Show' on the radio station JOE. Her final broadcasts will take place this week as she has decided to step away from the morning program...
Can this TikTok trend really boost your confidence? Expert is skeptical: ‘No miracle cure’
A popular TikTok trend involving mirror affirmations is being evaluated by psychology professor Filip Raes, who warns that it is not a miracle cure for low self-esteem. While the trend suggests that r...
King Felipe acknowledges abuses during Spanish conquests
King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledged the abuses committed during the country's colonial conquests while visiting an exhibition in Madrid on Monday. The monarch's remarks regarding the historical mistr...
Audience walks out of Gover Meit's Belgian try-out: 'It was a social experiment'
Theater maker Gover Meit conducted a try-out performance in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, where half of the audience reportedly walked out mid-show. Known for his absurdist humor, Meit later clarified that t...
Mores reporting center received slightly fewer misconduct reports last year
The number of reports received by Mores, a support center for the Dutch cultural and media sectors, decreased slightly last year to a total of 247 contacts. Among these reports, 170 individuals experi...
Reunion with TV host Hans van Willigenburg brings a warm wave of nostalgia
Winter Paralympics attracted more than 2.3 million viewers
The Paralympic Winter Games in Italy attracted over 2.3 million total viewers on the Dutch television channel NPO 1. The daily NOS evening program covering the sporting event averaged 464,000 viewers ...
Beverwijk sticks to housing plans: Hindu temple must make way. 'Very disappointed with this decision'
The Beverwijk city council has decided to proceed with housing construction on the site of the Arulmigu Sri Arunachaleswarar temple, refusing to sell the property to the Hindu community. Despite the s...
Singer Lizzo writes first children's book: 'Story is about finding your voice'
American singer Lizzo has authored her first children's book, titled 'Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin', inspired by her own journey of learning to play the flute. The book focuses on themes of self-d...
Koert Davidse regrets not speaking at his brother's funeral nearly 40 years ago
Poet Joost Oomen: ‘It is idiotic to say that innovative art is elitist’
