Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Toos & Henk - March 15
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every week from Monday through Saturday.
One Battle After Another wins Best Picture Oscar
The film "One Battle After Another," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, won the Oscar for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. The black comedy was the most successful production of the ceremony, earnin...
One Battle After Another and Sinners: these are the 2026 Oscar winners
The film One Battle After Another emerged as the big winner at the 98th Academy Awards, securing six prizes. Another top contender, Sinners, followed with four gold statuettes. The report lists the wi...
'One Battle After Another' big winner at the Oscars, which became an American party
Café Écluse finally fills the gaping hole in architectural gem Sluishuis on IJburg
Amy Madigan wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in Weapons
75-year-old American actress Amy Madigan won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the horror film Weapons. Additionally, the movie KPop Demon Hunters received the award for best anima...
Stop talking about aging, rising is more accurate
The article argues that individuals over the age of 65 should not automatically be considered old, as there is no biological basis for linking retirement to the onset of old age. It highlights that in...
Sheher Khan (Denk): Being an Amsterdammer connects us
Sheher Khan, the leader of the Denk party in Amsterdam, is campaigning for a more inclusive city with a stronger focus on combating inequality and discrimination. He emphasizes the importance of relig...
Isa (52) found 198 cocaine wraps belonging to her daughter. Now she wants to warn and inform others: ‘Sometimes you have to say: this far and no further’
A 52-year-old mother named Isa has launched an exhibition titled "Puinhoop" in Haarlem's former Koepelgevangenis after finding 198 cocaine envelopes belonging to her addicted daughter. Through her pho...
Spinning records and listening to stories: Book Week gathers steam in Haarlem, but no dancing allowed
Book Week activities gained momentum in Haarlem this weekend with various events taking place across the city. On Sunday, the Kennemer Boekhandel hosted a specific program centered around music and st...
Young people increasingly break their Ramadan fast away from home: "A real outing"
Young people in the Netherlands are increasingly choosing to break their Ramadan fast at cafes and restaurants, viewing the evening meal as a social outing. Business owners in Amsterdam have responded...
XR protest at Tata Steel Orchestra performance in the Phil
Eight Extinction Rebellion protesters demonstrated outside the Phil concert hall on Sunday afternoon. The protest occurred as hundreds of visitors arrived for the Tata Steel Orchestra's anniversary co...
Over 80 tips: free things to see and do in Amsterdam
Jetten to meet with Jewish community Monday after explosions
Prime Minister Rob Jetten will meet with representatives of the Jewish community on Monday following recent explosions at a school in Amsterdam and a synagogue in Rotterdam. The meeting, which will ta...
Details of the Waddinxveen messiah cult proved shocking even for Israel van Dorsten
What starts as bullying ends in a chain of violence due to ‘Sorry boss’ videos. ‘This is how the victim becomes the perpetrator in a subsequent incident’
Police arrested five teenagers last weekend on suspicion of serious assault and attempted manslaughter after they shared footage of the violence online. Experts warn that these incidents are part of a...
150 years of the telephone: ‘My father would let it ring for a long time, so people thought we lived in a big house’
This article marks the 150th anniversary of the telephone and explores its transformation from a rare status symbol to an essential communication tool. It features personal reflections on phone habits...
Lekker is the all-purpose word of the Dutch language. ‘It’s just lekker’
Kosovar Edon Rizvanolli described the word 'lekker' as the 'salt and pepper' of the Dutch language, noting its extreme versatility. His comments were featured in the Amsterdam newspaper Het Parool, hi...
Haarlem's Ripperda Barracks: from horse stables to luxury apartments
The historic Ripperda Kazerne in Haarlem has been transformed from a 19th-century cavalry barracks into a luxury apartment complex. Throughout its history, the site served as a WWII prison holding res...
New award for best casting is a first at this year's Oscars
The 98th Academy Awards will introduce a new category for Best Casting this Sunday, marking the first time in the ceremony's history that casting directors will receive official recognition. This mile...
Swimming lessons for one euro, a party in the A’DAM Tower, and more news of the week
This week in Amsterdam featured several local updates, including swimming lessons available for one euro and a celebration at the A’DAM Tower. The city hosted various activities ranging from food ev...
Haarlem's Ann Vader paved the way for F1 Academy drivers: 'There's nothing special about it. Many more women could do it'
Ann Vader-Vlaanderen from Haarlem was the first Dutch woman to obtain a racing license in the 1950s, paving the way for future female drivers. As the F1 Academy begins its new season in China, her leg...
French politicians hug dogs and cats to attract votes: criticism of ‘animalwashing’ grows
French politicians are using pets in their election campaigns to attract voters, a practice facing growing criticism as 'animal washing.' The strategy is especially prominent in Paris, a city with a h...
We aren't even getting the blame ourselves
Wouter Klootwijk writes a weekly column that focuses on food and its various related subjects. The content provides a regular exploration of culinary topics and their broader implications.
Simon's masterpiece nears completion: 'Haarlem 2017 - 2026' painting is a feast of recognition
Painter Simon Balyon is nearing the completion of his massive 5-by-1.25-meter masterpiece titled 'Haarlem 2017 - 2026' for the Corso Collection. The artwork, which depicts the city of Haarlem, has bee...
CDA leader celebrates iftar in Osdorp: "It doesn't get more CDA than this"
Rogier Havelaar, the CDA lead candidate for Amsterdam, attended an iftar at a community center in Osdorp to highlight the party's commitment to social cohesion and local neighborhood investment. Despi...
Lieutenant's century-old diary a surprise at Defence Line of Amsterdam anniversary symposium
The Stelling van Amsterdam is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage site and 145 years since its defensive route was officially established. A symposium marking these milestones ...
Explosion at Jewish school hits Jewish community hard: "Very frightening"
An explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam's Buitenveldert neighborhood has caused significant alarm and fear within the local Jewish community. Residents and officials have noted a rise in antisemi...
Lucky Fonz III: 'Bit by bit my hairline is receding and my hair is thinning, making me insecure'
Dutch artist Lucky Fonz III discussed his personal insecurities regarding hair loss and his journey with mental health. Following a severe depression, he found that conscious eating and regular exerci...
Cindy Heinen from Uitgeest presents book My sister gave me new life
Cindy Heinen-Van den Oever presented her new book, 'Mijn zus gaf mij nieuw leven', at Yogastudio Kokos on Saturday. The author, who is from Uitgeest, shared her personal story about how her sister gav...