Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Director of National Slavery Museum: ‘We must persuade Jetten to grant that day off next year’
Severe thunderstorm? Be glad you didn't experience the summer storm of 1674
While modern thunderstorms can be intense, they do not compare to the severe summer storm that struck the Netherlands in 1674. This historical weather event serves as a point of reference for the seve...
Primary school students hold their own Bigi Spikri: "Everyone should know it is Keti Koti"
Students from the Flevoparkschool in Amsterdam-Oost organized their own Bigi Spikri parade to commemorate Keti Koti and raise awareness about the history of slavery. Teachers and residents praised the...
Flevoparkschool students hold their own Bigi Spikri: "Everyone should know it's Keti Koti"
Students from the Flevoparkschool in Amsterdam-Oost organized their own 'Bigi Spikri' parade to celebrate Keti Koti and commemorate the abolition of slavery. The event aimed to raise awareness about t...
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Canada to join Eurovision Song Contest, first new country since 2015
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Canada to participate in Eurovision Song Contest for the first time next year
The European Broadcasting Union has announced that Canada will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027. This marks the first addition of a new country to the competition ...
Review: The Good Sister – what if your brother is accused of rape?
Review: Friendship between famous artist and supermodel fails to make Moss & Freud an interesting film
Review: La Vénus électrique is a costume fairy tale that is nothing more or less than a slightly hysterical French comedy
Documentary on Glen Matlock, forever the bassist kicked out of punk band the Sex Pistols: 'There was a lot of testosterone flying around'
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Review: In Dreamers, two women find each other in the most loveless place imaginable
Gentle and refreshing The Portuguese House is full of characters who have reinvented themselves
Koos Breukel photographs saxophonist and composer Ben van Gelder
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized for heart failure
Convicted former film producer Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized since mid-June due to heart failure. Weinstein, who has suffered from various health issues for some time, is currently receiving ...
An empty chair at Café De Jaren: close friend pays tribute to Wim T. Schippers (1942-2026)
The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is hosting a tribute to the late artist and program maker Wim T. Schippers, featuring the presentation of his final, unfinished work. His longtime friend Titus Muizel...
Millie Bobby Brown did strength, conditioning and jiu-jitsu training for Enola Holmes 3
Millie Bobby Brown and the cast of Enola Holmes 3 endured difficult conditions while filming in the intense heat of Malta while wearing historical costumes. Despite the physical challenges of the shoo...
After four seasons of building, The Bear is now falling apart
Jermaine Jackson allowed to defend himself in rape case
Jermaine Jackson has been granted a new opportunity to defend himself against allegations of sexual assault dating back to 1988. This follows a 2023 legal ruling in which the singer was ordered to pay...
Living with security costs Miljuschka Witzenhausen friendships
Television presenter Miljuschka Witzenhausen revealed that some of her friends ended their relationships because they found the intense security measures surrounding her life too difficult to manage. ...
House of the Dragon review: dragon sea battle instead of drones in the fictional Strait of Hormuz
Victor Reinier wishes Jonas Smulders luck as Vledder: 'Best role on TV'
Victor Reinier has expressed his support for Jonas Smulders, who is set to play the role of Vledder in the new Baantjer series. Reinier, who portrayed the detective in the original show, described the...
Village People lead singer Victor Willis (74) has died
Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, has passed away at the age of 74. The band announced the news of his death on social media this Monday.
Ajax loans defender Alders to Telstar again
Ajax has agreed to loan 21-year-old defender Gerald Alders to Telstar for the upcoming season. Alders previously spent six months on loan at the club, which finished fourteenth in the league standings...
Criticism of finances and lack of culture in new Haarlemmermeer administration plans: 'Big ambitions, weak foundation'
The new Haarlemmermeer administration's coalition agreement has drawn criticism for its ambitious goals and weak financial substantiation. Opposition parties highlighted a lack of focus on culture and...
Prosecutors drop rape case against Harvey Weinstein
Prosecutors in New York have dropped a rape charge against former film mogul Harvey Weinstein after the accuser declined to testify. The decision brings an end to what would have been the fourth trial...
Mist cannons and sponges: heat measures at festivals and concerts
Event organizers are using mist cannons and sponges to protect festival and concert attendees from extreme temperatures this week. These cooling measures are being implemented to make the summer heat ...
Spanish media: Goalkeeper Ter Stegen on his way to Ajax on loan
German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is reportedly close to joining Ajax on a one-season loan from FC Barcelona. According to the Spanish sports newspaper AS, the deal is nearing completion for th...