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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Dutch Railways warns of dirty trains due to King's Day
The Dutch railway operator NS has removed seven train sets from service due to excessive dirt left behind by King's Day revelers. The company warned that passengers may experience service disruptions ...
Liberation Day 2026: things to do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam will celebrate Liberation Day on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with a variety of events including festivals and freedom meals. These activities provide residents and visitors multiple ways to commem...
Haarlem and William II's coup: Though our little prince is small, he shall be stadtholder nonetheless. Hooray!
Following the death of his father in 1647, Willem II became the stadhouder of Holland and several other Dutch provinces, exercising command over the army and navy. The article examines historical even...
Dick Matena (1943-2026) was a versatile and elusive comic artist and a true workaholic
Man pleads guilty to planning terror attack at Taylor Swift concert
A man pleaded guilty in a Wiener Neustadt court on Tuesday to planning a terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The 2024 threat resulted in the cancellation of three scheduled performan...
King's Day in major cities passes without major incidents
King's Day celebrations across major Dutch cities passed without any significant incidents, according to local authorities. While exact visitor numbers were not provided, municipalities reported a bus...
Man pleads guilty to planned terror attack on Swift concert
A man pleaded guilty in a Wiener Neustadt court on Tuesday to planning a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna scheduled for 2024. The confession was reported by Austrian media outlets ...
Investigation into trees in Haarlemmerhout and Frederikspark
The City of Haarlem is conducting a study into the health and future of approximately 1,000 trees within the Haarlemmerhout and Frederikspark. Independent specialists will assess tree conditions and s...
Celebrating and commemorating on May 4 and 5
Haarlem will mark Remembrance Day on May 4 with ceremonies at several local monuments, including a central service at St. Bavokerk and a silent march to the Dreef. On May 5, the city celebrates Libera...
Lizzo announces third studio album Bitch: 'Wants to reclaim the word'
Lizzo has announced her third studio album, titled Bitch, which is scheduled for release on June 5. The singer aims to reclaim the title word through the project, with the title track set to debut on ...
Documentary on looted art: ‘To us they seem like ordinary items at first glance, but for many families they are priceless’
Over 80 years after World War II, approximately 4,000 artworks looted by Nazis remain unreturned to their owners or heirs in the Netherlands. The new documentary 'Verweesd Eigendom,' created by Haarle...
Lecture on Protect Ukraine and performance by 12-year-old Ukrainian pianist at Bloemendaal Freedom Meal
On May 5th, Dorpskerk Bloemendaal will host a Freedom Day event featuring a lecture by author Jaap Scholten on his "Protect Ukraine" initiative. The celebration includes a performance by a 12-year-old...
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City of Amsterdam: King's Day quieter than last year
King's Day in Amsterdam was quieter and less crowded than the previous year, according to the city municipality. Mayor Femke Halsema's safety measures are credited with ensuring a more orderly celebra...
King's Day photos and videos cause major data traffic spike
Mobile data traffic across the Netherlands saw a significant increase on King's Day compared to the previous year, according to telecom provider KPN. The surge was driven by users sharing photos and v...
Erykah Badu surprises with unannounced King's Day performance in Westerpark
Neo-soul singer Erykah Badu delivered a surprise performance at Amsterdam's Westerpark during King's Day celebrations. She appeared during a DJ set by producer The Alchemist outside the nightclub Radi...
Photos! How Haarlem celebrates King's Day 2026
Haarlem celebrated King's Day 2026 with festive street markets, music, and social gatherings throughout the city. Residents and visitors marked the national holiday by participating in traditional act...
Lisa Kudrow: 'Friends' writers discussed sexual fantasies about actresses
Actress Lisa Kudrow has criticized the working environment behind the scenes of the sitcom Friends, alleging that the show's writers frequently behaved inappropriately. She revealed that writers would...
G53 G53… O64 O64… B18 B18… N40 N40 BINGO! Applause erupts in the village hall
Monica Knossenburg hosted a bingo event at a local village hall, reading out combinations generated by an electronic Wingo machine. The game concluded with applause from the participants as the winnin...
Empty chairs tell the story of the Jewish Lyceum during the war
An exhibition commemorates the lives of Jewish teenagers who were expelled from the Joods Lyceum during World War II. Through the use of empty chairs, the display illustrates the stories of students w...
Amsterdam has already collected 3,540 cubic meters of waste after King's Day
Cleaning workers in Amsterdam have collected 3,540 cubic meters of waste following King's Day celebrations, a slight increase compared to the previous year. To restore cleanliness to the capital, the ...
Writer’s stone in Nieuwe Kerk for ‘grandmaster of Caribbean literature’ Frank Martinus Arion
Members of Quilt Club 'Out of the Box' exhibit best works at 't Mosterdzaadje in Santpoort-Noord: 'We all have our own style'
Members of the 'Out of the Box' quilt club are exhibiting their artistic textile works at 't Mosterdzaadje in Santpoort-Noord during the month of May. The exhibition features a variety of unique style...
The Foundling Podcast: DNA breakthrough in Lieve's search
Lieve, a foundling, achieved a breakthrough in the search for her biological family after a DNA test confirmed her Moroccan heritage and provided a match with a distant relative. Assisted by a private...
'The IJmond is full of workers', so Jan and Jan bring back Labour Day
Jan Berghuis and Jan Müter of the FNV union are reviving Labor Day traditions in the IJmond region with a celebration at Café de Zon on May 1st. The event aims to honor the area's strong working-cla...
A well-deserved tribute to Alexandra who welcomes the whole world to Amsterdam Central
Author and Holocaust survivor Edith Eger dies at 98
Edith Eger, the Hungarian-American psychologist and Holocaust survivor known for her bestselling book "The Choice," has died at the age of 98. Her family announced her passing on Monday through a soci...
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter to release Coachella duet this month
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have announced the release of their duet "Bring Your Love" on April 30. The singers previously performed the track together earlier this month during a surprise appearanc...
Author and Holocaust survivor Edith Eger dies at 98
Hungarian-American psychologist and Holocaust survivor Edith Eger has passed away at the age of 98, as announced by her family on Instagram. She gained international acclaim for her bestselling book "...