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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Long queue in Castricum and public urinators caught in Heemskerk. King's Day passed quietly in the region
King's Day 2026 passed peacefully in the region, with significant crowds in Castricum leading to a "one in, one out" policy at Dorpsplein. In Heemskerk, local authorities reported a few instances of p...
Investigation: Jewish group warned of Bondi attack before violence
An investigation revealed that a Jewish community group warned police of a likely terrorist attack days before a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, Australia. Two gunmen killed 15...
Review: ‘Because I Exist’ is a magnificent collage of paper songs
Review: Young Danish literary star Jonas Eika gives deeply religious historical novel a queer twist
Review: Vincent Delecroix’s Rubber Boat is a book you'd rather not read, but it relentlessly clings to you
Review: Elle Fanning must pose for OnlyFans to afford baby diapers in Margo’s Got Money Troubles
The Art Café in West is for crafting, not heavy drinking: ‘The result doesn’t have to be beautiful’
Will Amsterdam Pride become world heritage? Chances increased significantly today
The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science has nominated Pride Amsterdam for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This move follows a recommendation from the Council for Culture, high...
Weekend guide: things to do in Amsterdam from May 1 to 3
The article highlights various activities taking place in Amsterdam from May 1 to May 3, such as visiting markets and exhibitions. It provides suggestions for entertainment during the weekend between ...
Review: Medea for a Childcare Benefit Commemoration: forced parallel with Greek tragedy breaks the rhythm of the modern story
New family photo of Prince William and Catherine for 15th wedding anniversary
Prince William and Princess Catherine have shared a new family photo to mark their 15th wedding anniversary. The image features the couple with their children and dog relaxing in the grass during thei...
Veteran Billy Cobham at the Phil Friday: Still the world's best fusion drummer after half a century
Legendary fusion drummer Billy Cobham is scheduled to perform at the PHIL in Haarlem this Friday. Known for his complex drum setups and a career spanning over half a century, Cobham continues to be ce...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ remains nothing more than a fantasy from the glossies
Arrival of thousands of Moluccans in Amsterdam commemorated: ‘The Netherlands still has a debt to settle’
Portable toilet cleaner Roel can't believe his phone still works: I've been bombarded with calls
Roel, a worker who empties portable toilets, has become a viral sensation following a report on his enthusiastic work during the post-King's Day cleanup. He has been overwhelmed by media requests from...
Multi-million dollar stunt: how Lego brought four global stars together in one commercial
From getting your first drink to where you can find toilets and more: here is the map for Bevrijdingspop 2026 in Haarlem
A map has been released for the 2026 Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem to help visitors navigate the event grounds. The map highlights the locations of the main stage, children's festival, token sale...
Tupac's stepbrother sues murder suspect, alleges larger conspiracy
The stepbrother of Tupac Shakur has filed a civil lawsuit against murder suspect Duane Keith Davis and others allegedly involved in the rapper's 1996 death. The lawsuit claims that recent developments...
Haroon Ali: They're doing it for the children, really
Haroon Ali discusses how some individuals in the Netherlands are taking extreme actions under the pretense of protecting children's safety. The piece examines the justification of these measures and t...
Dick Maas and Studio 100 to create Flodder musical
Dick Maas and Studio 100 are collaborating to adapt the iconic Flodder family into a musical production. The show is set to premiere in September next year at the Midden Nederland Hallen in Barneveld.
Marco Borsato hospitalized for five days after cycling accident
Dutch singer Marco Borsato was hospitalized for five days following a bicycle accident that occurred two weeks ago. He is currently recovering at home, though his full rehabilitation is expected to ta...
Halsema: Government should apologize to Moluccans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to apologize to Moluccan former soldiers and their families who were forced to relocate to the Netherlands in the 1950s. Speaking at a ...
Mayor Halsema calls on government to apologize to Moluccans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to formally apologize to the Moluccan community for their treatment following their arrival in the Netherlands 75 years ago. During com...
The Jewish betrayers turned in more than 100 Jews: "I want the public to think: what would I do?"
The theater production 'De Jodenverraadsters' tells the true story of two Jewish women who collaborated with Nazi occupiers during World War II to avoid death. Scheduled to perform at Het Amsterdams T...
Thriving neighborhood farm at Nieuweweg 2
Ruben and Sarai have transformed a vacant lot in Haarlem into a thriving community farm where 45 households now harvest their own organic vegetables. The project promotes local biodiversity and social...
Luilak market on May 22
The historic Luilakmarkt, the oldest plant and flower market in the Netherlands, will take place in Haarlem on Friday, May 22nd, featuring over 50 vendors along the Raamvest and Raamsingel. Between 4:...
Verweyhal gets a new future
The Haarlem city council has approved the sale of its share of the Verweyhal national monument to the Raiola heirs to facilitate a full restoration of the historic building. The renovation, set to beg...
The collective King's Day hangover was extensively discussed on TikTok
The entirely original ‘Dandelion’s Odyssey’ is nature documentary, science fiction film, and animation adventure in one
