Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Kansas City turns out in force for Oranje fan walk
Thousands of residents in Kansas City joined Dutch football fans for a massive fanwalk through the city center on Thursday. The event followed a celebration in the Power & Light District as supporters...
Match-worn Netherlands shirts against Sweden auctioned for 50,618 euros
An auction of match-worn jerseys from the Dutch national football team's World Cup game against Sweden raised 50,618 euros. The majority of the proceeds will be donated to the Princess Máxima Fund.
Spin Foundation receives Sports Council Medal, Hera United named Amsterdam Top Sports Hero 2026
Haarlem Shakes provides stage for beginner bands: "With us, you're allowed to be shit"
The new music festival Haarlem Shakes is launching this Saturday at De Volharding to provide a platform for emerging and semi-professional bands in Haarlem. Organizers created the event to counteract ...
Nieuw-Vennep Festival Week, Autocross, and Culinair Zwanenburg among Haarlemmermeer events cancelled due to code red; Saturday also at risk
All outdoor events in Haarlemmermeer, including the Nieuw-Vennep festival week and Culinair Zwanenburg, have been immediately cancelled due to extreme heat and a code red weather warning. Authorities ...
Bar Selona brings Barcelona to Haarlem: casual Catalan food served by two families
Owners Ibrahim Borham and Jurran van Slooten have opened Bar Selona in Haarlem, aiming to bring the atmosphere of Barcelona to the city. The establishment offers low-threshold Catalan food served in a...
Amber (28) from Heemskerk battles the heat with Circus Barani in Uitgeest: 'It only gets hot for me at the top'
Circus Barani is proceeding with scheduled performances in Uitgeest this weekend despite high temperatures. Performer Amber Blokker continues her high-altitude act, where she notes that the heat is mo...
Blood, Sweat & Tears singer David Clayton-Thomas dies at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of the band Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at the age of 84. The Canadian artist passed away on Wednesday in a hospital in Toronto, as confirmed by his publicist.
The big winner after Netherlands-Mexico is the clever owner of a Thai restaurant in Denmark
This article reflects on the 1998 World Cup football match between the Netherlands and Mexico, which was viewed by fans at a festival site in Denmark. It highlights the story of a local Thai restauran...
Koster has new strategic role in women's football at Ajax
Daphne Koster has been appointed as the new head of strategy for women's football at Ajax. The Amsterdam-based club announced the transition on Thursday, noting that she officially started her new rol...
Wouter Laumans and Paul Vugts on Thijs Römer’s performance: ‘I understand victims thinking, what the fuck is this?’
Residents find it incomprehensible that Amsterdammers don't visit Betondorp more often: ‘It’s a hidden gem’
Professor Anniek de Ruijter (44) becomes rector of the UvA
Dutch fans celebrate in a still-dry Kansas City
Dutch football fans gathered in Kansas City to celebrate ahead of the national team's final World Cup group match against Tunisia. The event featured performances by artists such as FeestDJRuud and Yv...
Water guns and rest breaks during sweltering Nieuw-Vennep Festival Week: ‘Teams want to win, but safety first’
The annual festival week in Nieuw-Vennep is continuing despite a code orange heat warning, with organizers implementing extra rest breaks and shorter event segments to ensure participant safety. Atten...
Katia Garcia first woman to referee a Dutch national team World Cup match: ‘She is calm, but fierce when necessary’
Katia Garcia will become the first female referee in World Cup history to officiate a match involving the Dutch national team. The 33-year-old official is scheduled to lead the game taking place early...
Stephen Cheney organizes stage for pop bands with Haarlem Shakes!: ‘First time some get paid for performing’
Stephen Cheney has launched "Haarlem Shakes!" to provide a new performance platform for pop bands in Haarlem, addressing the decline of local venues for non-professional musicians. The initiative aims...
How Het Parool’s mailroom filled with Harry Styles newspapers for fans: ‘Sorry, the sudoku is already filled in’
Hassnae Bouazza (52) writes romance novel: ‘Many relationships also have a destructive side: people sabotage each other or themselves’
Review: An unwitting anarchist – how notary’s daughter Geertruida Kapteyn-Muysken sought her path in a world that gave her no space
Review: Understandable why this old-fashioned epistolary novel by Virginia Andrews became a bestseller
These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week
This novel about the relationship between a young Swedish woman and a Jamaican man causes gnawing discomfort
Flamboyant shirt sparks reactions: ‘Woke trash, go back to your own country’. Danielle Kliwon doesn’t think they are referring to Guus Til
The Dutch national football team's new warm-up shirt, designed by Amsterdam-based streetwear brand Patta, has sparked diverse reactions for its flamboyant design representing cultural diversity. Featu...
Joop van den Ende becomes sixth person ever to receive Golden Televizier Lifetime Achievement Award
Joop van den Ende has been awarded the Golden Televizier Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contributions to the Dutch television industry. He is only the sixth person in history to receiv...
Lionel Richie falls ill and forced to cut short first concert of new tour
Lionel Richie had to stop his concert in Minnesota early after feeling unwell and becoming dizzy on stage during the first performance of his new tour. The cause of the singer's illness is currently u...
Watch movies under the stars at these outdoor cinemas in Amsterdam
Several outdoor cinemas are opening across Amsterdam this summer, allowing people to enjoy films in the open air. These events offer a seasonal cinematic experience complete with snacks and nighttime ...
Forward Youssef el Kachati (ex-Telstar) from NEC to Stade Reims
Forward Youssef el Kachati has transferred from Dutch club NEC Nijmegen to French side Stade Reims after one season. The 26-year-old, who previously played for Telstar, recorded three goals and three ...
