Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Mystery of the missing time solved, but return of Wijk aan Zee clock remains uncertain
The mystery of the missing clock hands at the Sterhalte in Wijk aan Zee has been resolved after a local council member noticed their absence. However, it remains uncertain whether the clock will be fu...
Strand van Oranje festival in IJmuiden cancelled; may return next year
The Strand van Oranje festival scheduled for September 5 in IJmuiden has been cancelled by organizer UDC. The decision to skip a year follows flooding issues on the beach encountered during the previo...
The Black Keys sound like their early days on cover album Peaches!
Kacey Musgraves is clearly on her way to the top of country-pop with her seventh album
Almost 50 years ago, the luxury Hotel Polen on the Rokin burned down completely, resulting in many deaths
Dive into history during the Open Jewish Houses – Houses of Resistance program
Spotify to distinguish real musicians from AI artists with green checkmark
Spotify has announced a new verification system that uses a green checkmark to help users distinguish real musicians from AI-generated content. This initiative aims to provide transparency on the stre...
Michelin-starred chef Nick Bril will not appeal conviction
Dutch chef Nick Bril has decided not to appeal his suspended prison sentence following an accident that left his assistant, Joe Claridge, seriously injured. The conviction is now final, as the Public ...
Paul Vugts and Wouter Laumans on notorious Irish criminal Daniel Kinahan: ‘He is a kind of criminal Icarus’
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (May 1-3)
Haarlem offers a variety of activities for the weekend of May 1st through 3rd to help locals recover from King's Day festivities. The article provides a curated list of event recommendations to keep r...
Brightly dressed group walks the Colour Walk in Amsterdam: ‘I want to bring more color and positivity to the city’
Former presenter Hans van Willigenburg (83) returns: ‘I wanted to do this before I die’
Venice Biennale jury resigns after Russia row
The jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned following a controversy regarding the participation of countries such as Russia in the international art exhibition. This decision comes after significant ...
Banksy installs new statue in central London
A new artwork by British street artist Banksy has appeared in central London. The statue depicts a man in a suit holding a flag that obstructs his vision.
Son of Norwegian crown princess wants ankle monitor instead of jail
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is requesting to serve his pre-trial detention with an electronic ankle monitor instead of remaining in prison. His legal team has ...
Journalist Natascha van Weezel (39) on how war is hereditary: ‘Fear persists’
Olivia Rodrigo to perform twice at Ziggo Dome next year
Olivia Rodrigo will perform two concerts at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 23 and 24 as part of her Unraveled Tour. Special guest Grace Ives will join her for these performances scheduled for ne...
Juliana van Stolberg school undergoing major renovation: part of the roof removed
The Juliana van Stolberg School in Castricum is currently undergoing extensive renovations, which include the removal of a significant portion of its roof. The construction site currently features a l...
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Setting up Bevrijdingspop under a clear blue sky
Preparations for the Bevrijdingspop festival are currently underway as workers set up stages under clear blue skies. The event is a popular music and freedom celebration held annually on Liberation Da...
Previously banned queer accounts return to Instagram
Several Dutch LGBTQIA+ Instagram accounts that were recently removed without explanation have been restored to the platform. Despite the accounts being back online, administrators report they have sti...
Some Amsterdam queer accounts back on Meta without explanation: ‘Back in the arms of the toxic ex’
Clyde S. (52) placed toxic mothballs in children's corner of OBA De Hallen to 'ward off evil spirits'
No, it’s not that nobody wants to row with Roos de Jong anymore; Haarlem athlete switches to skiff before focus returns to home World Championships
Haarlem-based rower Roos de Jong will compete in the skiff category at the upcoming World Cup in Seville before returning to the double sculls. Her main objective for the season is the World Champions...
Mystery surrounding new Rolling Stones album: fans see hints of July 10 release everywhere
World of Dinos at former Casino Zandvoort for next two years. ‘Learn what life was like more than two hundred million years ago’
The 'World of Dinos' interactive exhibition has opened in the former Casino in Zandvoort, where it will remain for the next two years. The educational display features detailed, life-size models of pr...
Subsidy for small cultural institutions
Small cultural institutions in Haarlem with fewer than three full-time employees can apply for a subsidy of up to €30,000 starting April 30, 2026. The city has allocated €500,000 for investments i...
Stephen Fry demands £100,000 in damages after falling off stage at conference
Stephen Fry is seeking £100,000 in damages from the organizers of the CogX tech conference following a fall from the stage in 2023. The accident resulted in the actor and writer suffering several ser...
Michael Jackson film producer confirms sequel is in the works
Adam Fogelson, a producer of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, has confirmed that a sequel is already in development. Speaking on a podcast, Fogelson stated that there is still much more of the 'Ki...
