Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Author Manon Duintjer's father went in search of himself and lost his daughter as a result
Haarlem-based author Manon Duintjer has released her second novel, 'We zijn verdwaald,' which is inspired by her personal experience of her father leaving his family to pursue a spiritual path. The bo...
What is it like living in a student house in IJmuiden? ‘My big outing is going to the Vomar’
Students at Nova College Scheepvaart in IJmuiden live in housing provided by the school, though they report a quiet lifestyle with few local activities. The experience differs from traditional student...
Raymond Thiry suddenly dives into the celebrity world: ‘You don’t walk down the street with your bare ass, do you?’
Police Chief: police on alert after attacks on Jewish institutions
Police across the Netherlands are on high alert following attacks on a synagogue in Rotterdam and a Jewish school in Amsterdam. Police Chief Janny Knol stated that these incidents have a profound impa...
Former Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies at 64
Phil Campbell, the former guitarist of the rock band Motörhead, has passed away at the age of 64. His death was announced by his current band, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, following a long sta...
Good news for the brown cafe: the living room is now intangible heritage. 'We know and help each other'
Dutch brown cafes, such as De Centrumbar in Zaandam, have been officially recognized as intangible cultural heritage for their role as social community hubs. This recognition comes as these traditiona...
German philosopher and sociologist Jürgen Habermas dies at 96
The renowned German philosopher and sociologist Jürgen Habermas has passed away at the age of 96. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era.
Aunt AI's gossip
Yanaika Zomer, a journalist and the city poet of Den Helder, is set to release her debut novel in May. She contributes a bi-weekly column, with her latest entry discussing topics related to artificial...
Eric Vloeimans and Will Holshouser don't think in music genres: ‘Kindred spirits’ on trumpet and accordion
Trumpeter Eric Vloeimans and New York accordionist Will Holshouser describe themselves as kindred spirits who prioritize musical connection over specific genres. Holshouser highlights their ability to...
Heemstede farmer sounds alarm over historic meadow near Ipenrode: This landscape is in danger of disappearing
Farmer Antoon Milatz from the Dinkelhoeve has launched a petition and displayed banners to raise awareness about the potential disappearance of a historic meadow near the Ipenrode estate. He warns tha...
Tata Steel Orchestra celebrates 85th anniversary with Jamai Loman at PHIL: 'First time I've conducted since Maestro'
The Tata Steel Orchestra is celebrating its 85th anniversary with a special concert this Sunday at the Phil in Haarlem. The performance features singer Jamai Loman, who will also conduct the orchestra...
Cpunt Nieuw-Vennep closed immediately due to cracks in building
The Cpunt cultural center in Nieuw-Vennep was closed immediately on Friday due to safety concerns after cracks were discovered in the building during an inspection. The facility at Harmonieplein will ...
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Guitars are very important here
Musicians from the Overijssel region have formed the Salland Sound Collective and released their debut album titled 'Down to east – Vol. 1'. The project features roots rock music recorded spontaneou...
Willem-Alexander and Máxima help volunteers in garden of Hoofddorp care home: ’The king is very relaxed’
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima participated in the national volunteer campaign NLdoet by helping at the Bornholm residential care center in Hoofddorp. They worked alongside volunteers to plan...
Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam, Halsema calls it ‘targeted attack’
An explosion occurred at a Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert on Friday night, resulting in limited damage. Mayor Femke Halsema described the incident as a targeted attack, and emergency service...
When voters act as politicians, it's not just about self-interest. The silent middle doesn't polarize and cares for the whole city
The article explores the perspectives of the "silent middle," a group of voters who prioritize community connection and collective well-being over political polarization. It suggests that when ordinar...
Toos & Henk - March 14
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his unique perspective on current events through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip series. The series is published daily from Monday through Saturday.
The bouillon is a successful Parisian concept that also caught on in Amsterdam around 1900 – and now it’s back
Amsterdam’s Jewish community is ‘Israelizing’ and it’s not happening quietly
At jazz club and restaurant Contra, Mara Grimm doesn't have to worry about dancing on the table (8-)
President Trump replaces head of Kennedy Center
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Matt Floca will replace Richard Grenell as the head of the Kennedy Center in Washington. The news was shared via the social media platform Truth Social, conf...
Book Week opened with anniversary edition of Book Ball at ITA
PvdA politician Heinhuis: the brown cafe is officially intangible heritage
Lian Heinhuis, the PvdA faction chair in Amsterdam, announced that the traditional brown cafe has been officially added to the Dutch list of intangible heritage. The announcement was made during an ap...
Good news for the brown pub: classic café officially designated as intangible heritage
Speels Eskalatie wins best Acda Award final in years; the creative can even turn Satie's piano music into ska
The band Eskalatie won the 2026 Rob Acda Award finale at the Patronaat venue, breaking a long-standing dominance of conservatory-trained acts in the competition. The event saw a high audience turnout ...
