Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Review: Soldier’s Bones is a cinematic tribute to a war journalist and his suppressed revelation
Jimpa explores filmmaker’s relationship with her queer father and child in Amsterdam: ‘Generations of queers have found their place here’
Silent Rebellion is a coming-of-age story in a stifling Swiss village: ‘A state can be neutral, an individual cannot’
Blowing off steam over Werf Conrad demolition during therapeutic session at the Pletterij: 'Hardly any substantive discussion in city council'
A debate was held at the Pletterij in Haarlem to discuss the demolition of the historic 1897 Werf Conrad administrative building on Spaarndamseweg. Participants criticized the city council's May decis...
Royal decoration for Nel Bartman
Nel Bartman was appointed Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau on June 23 for her 40-year dedication to the HKC Haarlem korfball club. Mayor Jos Wienen presented the royal decoration during the club's...
Lil Kleine gets another documentary series on Prime Video
Prime Video has announced a new three-part documentary series about rapper Lil Kleine titled 'Lil' Kleine: Terug'. The series is scheduled to premiere on July 6 in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess to remain in custody for coming weeks
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, will remain in custody for the next several weeks after his lawyer announced he will not appeal the detention order. A court will reassess ...
Student conductors must not be wimps, says Iván Fischer during Concertgebouw masterclass: ‘You conduct!’
Koos Breukel photographs artist Aram Lee
Inspiration from around the world: ways to cool down you might not have thought of
This article explores five global cooling strategies to help manage high temperatures, which have been evaluated by thermophysiologist Hein Daanen. The recommended techniques include methods used by U...
Ruud Gullit receives award for special contribution to European culture
Former star footballer Ruud Gullit will receive the European Culture Prize on September 4th at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. He is being recognized for his significant contributions to European cult...
Utrecht University grants scholarships to seven students from Gaza
Utrecht University has awarded scholarships to seven students from Gaza, allowing them to pursue their studies at the institution. The university confirmed on its website that all seven students have ...
A baby cries, the surgeon cuts into a corpse: exhibition shows how Rembrandt depicted all stages of life
How Michiel de Ruyter once helped the Netherlands to victory over Tunisia
The Netherlands is set to play a football match against Tunisia at 1:00 AM, a time when most residents of Amsterdam are expected to be asleep. The article draws a historical parallel between the upcom...
Oranje and The Blue Wave under one roof. Jantien and Giovanni couldn't be happier: 'We're actually already champions'
Jantien van Zutphen and her husband Giovanni have decorated their home in Beverwijk with both Dutch and Curaçao flags to celebrate the World Cup. The couple, who have been married for 32 years, are u...
Emilia Clarke series Ponies canceled after one season
Streaming service Peacock has canceled the spy thriller series "Ponies" after its first season. Starring Emilia Clarke, the show was discontinued due to disappointing viewership numbers according to i...
FVD school receives government funding and reopens in August
The Forum voor Democratie (FVD) primary school in Almere is set to reopen this August after securing government funding from the Dutch state. The school, known as the Renaissanceschool, had previously...
She ran across the field with ‘cramp juice’: five facts about the first female referee at a Dutch World Cup match
Katia Garcia will become the first female referee to officiate a Dutch national team match at a major tournament when she leads their World Cup group stage game against Tunisia. The 33-year-old Mexica...
Orange fever sweeps United States: why so many Americans are suddenly cheering for our heroes
A significant number of American fans in cities like Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City have joined Dutch supporters to cheer for the Netherlands national football team. These local residents are embrac...
Libraries closing early due to high temperatures, Vogelenzang library closed Wednesday: 'It’s getting too hot'
Libraries in the Zuid-Kennemerland region will close early from Wednesday through Friday this week due to expected high temperatures. The library in Vogelenzang will remain completely closed on Wednes...
Mattie & Marieke to end Qmusic morning show: 'Difficult decision'
The morning show Mattie & Marieke on Qmusic will come to an end in September after an eight-season run. The duo announced their decision in a podcast, stating that they will each pursue individual pat...
In his plaid shirt, Dutchman Bert looked far from home during a three-week Ayurvedic cure in India
Descendants of slave owner and enslaved people find each other and create a performance
Elena Beelaerts van Blokland and Destin den Hertog have created a performance titled "Slavenhouder in mijn familie" after discovering they are descendants of a 19th-century slave owner and the enslave...
The Blair Witch Project reboot to be released in theaters next year
Lionsgate has announced that the reboot of the horror film "The Blair Witch Project" is scheduled for release on September 24, 2027. The film studio expects the new installment of the franchise to deb...
Yolanda Hadid engaged to Randy Kendrick
Dutch-American former model Yolanda Hadid is engaged to real estate developer Randy Kendrick. The news of the engagement, which occurred this week, was first reported by TMZ.
Guus Til and Teun Koopmeiners have known each other since 2010 and are spending a lot of time together again at Oranje
Former AZ teammates Teun Koopmeiners and Guus Til have reunited as part of the Netherlands national team after years of playing separately. The long-time friends, who both came through the youth ranks...
Bad Bunny braves heat in fur hat at GelreDome, sending fans into ecstasy
Global superstar Bad Bunny performed a 2.5-hour concert at the GelreDome, drawing significant fan enthusiasm despite the heat. The event highlighted the artist's status as a top-streamed global perfor...
Haarlem Volt leader compares treatment of Muslims to gas chambers and anti-Semitism; Holocaust expert calls it ‘inappropriate and unnecessary’
Volt councillor Chris IJsbrandy has faced criticism from the director of the National Holocaust Museum after comparing the current treatment of Muslims to Nazi gas chambers during a Haarlem council de...
Netherlands-Scotland in the next round: 'How great would that be', says Arthur Numan
Former footballer Arthur Numan expressed his hope for the Netherlands to face Scotland in the next round of the tournament. Having recently watched a match with Scottish fans, Numan believes such a ma...
