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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Living with a disability: It can happen to anyone, so treat us as equals
Dinand Brummelhuis highlights the ongoing issues of discrimination, prejudice, and social exclusion faced by individuals living with disabilities. He emphasizes the importance of equal treatment for a...
Ex's & Oh's singer Elle King married: 'Best day of my life'
Singer Elle King recently married her partner Dan Tooker during an intimate ceremony held in a forest in Tennessee. The couple, who share two children, met in 2019 at Tooker's tattoo shop and have bee...
'Yo, how are you?' asks Ibi (18) to Dr. Rutger before giving him a fist bump; 'respect to you too,' the doctor clumsily replies
An eighteen-year-old named Ibi greets his doctor, Rutger, with a fist bump and a casual greeting. Although the doctor initially struggles to bridge the generational gap, he ultimately realizes he has ...
Cinemas cancel screenings of NAZA following threats against filmmakers
The documentary NAZA is being removed from Dutch cinemas around October 7 after filmmakers and their families received threats regarding the film's timing. The movie explores the Israeli military's us...
Will Amsterdam get new Michelin-starred restaurants today?
The new Michelin star awards for Dutch restaurants are being revealed today during a ceremony held in Maastricht. The industry is anticipating updates regarding new star recipients, potential losses, ...
Cabinet plan to protect children online: 'They are facing unacceptable risks'
The Dutch government has unveiled a new strategy to protect children online, focusing on curbing harmful social media design, evaluating an EU-wide age limit for platforms, and banning mobile phones i...
Brankele Frank overcame her fear of spiders by studying them endlessly, she explains to Salomé in The Human Library
Declining youth reading habits have prompted discussions about the importance of fostering a genuine love for books, a theme echoed in the television program De Mensenbieb. In a recent episode, neurob...
A rat in Watergraafsmeer that even German television is coming to see
A rat infestation in Amsterdam's Watergraafsmeer district has attracted the attention of German broadcaster ZDF, which is filming a documentary on urban pest control. Municipal health officials visite...
UWV applies double standards in fraud cases: bicultural surnames receive higher fines
An investigation has revealed that the Dutch Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) imposes more frequent and higher fraud penalties on individuals with bicultural surnames. Internal documents and employee t...
Spot the differences: Amstel in 1860 and 2026
The Amstel locks in Amsterdam feature historic toll houses, one of which has been transformed into a hotel room. Additionally, the site of the former De Eendracht windmill was replaced in 1887 by the ...
Brasserie Lenny at the Chassé Hotel Residency is 'French with an Amsterdam twist'
Brasserie Lenny has opened inside the Chassé Hotel Residency on James Wattstraat, offering a French-inspired menu with a local Amsterdam twist. The restaurant is particularly noted for its scenic vie...
I sometimes didn't know where my father was for months at a time
The author shares a personal account of growing up with an addicted father who was frequently absent and eventually moved to the Philippines. The relationship remained distant until the father passed ...
Kim Kardashian consciously stayed single for several years after divorce from Ye
Kim Kardashian recently shared that she consciously chose to remain single for five years after her divorce from Ye to prioritize her children and personal growth. After a short relationship with Pete...
London museum announces measures to manage crowds for Bayeux Tapestry
A London museum is extending opening hours and adding facilities to manage extreme crowds visiting the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry. The museum also apologized to ticketholders who were turned away ...
Ed Sheeran announces new opening act following Macklemore controversy
Ed Sheeran has appointed a new opening act for his American tour after the controversial removal of rapper Macklemore. The change followed pressure from venue owners and a wave of solidarity withdrawa...
Bijlmer plane crash commemorated 34 years later in Southeast
The 34th anniversary of the 1992 Bijlmer air disaster was commemorated today in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam. Relatives, officials, and community members gathered to honor the 43 lives lost when...
André van Duin happy with chemistry with Janny van der Heijden: 'Happy TV marriage'
Comedian André van Duin has described his professional partnership with Janny van der Heijden as a happy television marriage. Despite their different personalities, the two continue to successfully c...
Elena (21) survived leukemia twice and is now suffering flashbacks from that one slur
Elena Grootenhuis, a 21-year-old two-time leukemia survivor, experiences traumatic flashbacks when she hears people use cancer as a swear word. She now dedicates her time to educating young people abo...
Business owners frustrated by uneven paving on Reguliersbreestraat: ‘People fall regularly’
Business owners and residents in Amsterdam are reporting frequent accidents caused by uneven paving stones on the Reguliersbreestraat. Despite the high traffic and safety risks, local authorities and ...
Tipping is voluntary, but it doesn't feel that way with a payment screen under your nose
The increasing use of digital tipping screens in the Dutch hospitality sector is raising concerns over consumer manipulation through dark patterns and social pressure. While businesses see them as a c...
The dress code varies by profession: executives in red, designers in black – and one woman in pink
About two hundred architects, developers, and officials met at the Oosterdok to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the architecture center Arcam. The event was marked by a distinct variety of profe...
Henny Huisman, Jetty Mathurin and Cees Grimbergen celebrate 75 years of television: ‘I wanted to be seen and heard’
Dutch television celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special program featuring veterans Henny Huisman, Jetty Mathurin, and Cees Grimbergen. The guests shared personal reflections on the evolution o...
Protest against factory farming in city center: "Stop the slaughter"
Hundreds of protesters marched through central Amsterdam today to demonstrate against the animal industry and demand better welfare rights. Organized by various groups including the Party for the Anim...
Petting zoo celebrates reopening: "We're starting fresh"
The children's farm in Amsterdam's Westerpark has officially reopened following a three-year renovation project to address significant hygiene and safety concerns. The site now features improved infra...
Actor Bryan Cranston (70) does not want to retire: 'It's like I'm stopping breathing'
Actor Bryan Cranston has announced that he has no plans to retire, stating that he intends to keep working as long as possible. The 70-year-old, famous for his role in Breaking Bad, expressed that he ...
Amsterdam Marathon 2026: all road closures and accessibility at a glance
The 2026 TCS Amsterdam Marathon will take place on October 17 and 18, causing significant road closures and public transport adjustments throughout the city. Motorists are advised to avoid the area du...
The Greenhouse | Here is how our energy system was overhauled before
Amsterdam is embarking on a significant expansion of its electrical infrastructure to accommodate a projected multi-fold increase in energy demand. The project involves upgrading existing substations,...
Heavy periods are difficult to discuss, so women suffer in silence
Angela de Jong recently shared her personal struggles with extreme menstruation, highlighting a common but rarely discussed issue. Many women continue to suffer in silence, often lacking proper knowle...
City Archives investigates colonial past of De Bazel: "Spider in the colonial web"
The Amsterdam City Archives is preparing a 2027 exhibition titled The Colonial World to investigate the history of the De Bazel building and its role in the Dutch Trading Society. By focusing on perso...
New invention helps blind residents in Hoofddorp sort waste properly
A visually impaired resident from Hoofddorp has introduced braille labels for underground waste containers to help others identify different waste streams independently. Supported by waste collector M...