Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Maarten Paes is tenth Ajax goalkeeper in five years: how did the revolving door in goal come about?
Maarten Paes has become the tenth goalkeeper to play for Ajax in the last five years, highlighting a period of significant instability for the position at the club. The Dutch team has struggled to dev...
Dispute over carnival parody of ABBA song headed to court
The Dutch carnival band De Kapotte Kachels and Universal Music Publishing are heading to court over a legal dispute regarding a parody of an ABBA song. The disagreement involves the band's track 'Dikk...
Evening on equal opportunities and diversity in education at Haventheater IJmuiden
The municipality of Velsen and Haventheater IJmuiden hosted an evening on March 9th focused on equality of opportunity and diversity in education. The event was organized in collaboration with Discrim...
Russell Brand denies new rape allegations
British comedian and actor Russell Brand denied new charges of rape and sexual assault in court on Tuesday. The allegations relate to incidents that reportedly took place in London in 2009 and are in ...
Young Haarlem intellectuals were already discussing cremation, vegetarianism, and prostitution rules around 1850
Around 1850, young intellectuals in Haarlem engaged in discussions regarding progressive social issues like cremation and vegetarianism following the 1848 constitutional reform. This period marked a s...
Rob Wijnberg steps down as editor-in-chief of De Correspondent
Rob Wijnberg is stepping down as editor-in-chief of the online journalism platform De Correspondent to take on a new role within the organization. Deputy editors Rosan Smits and Maaike Goslinga will a...
Video | Jason Derulo brings parents on stage at Ziggo Dome show
Actor Robert Carradine dies at 71
American actor Robert Carradine, known for his roles in The Long Riders and Revenge of the Nerds, has passed away at the age of 71. His family confirmed the news, stating that the actor took his own l...
Lubach outshines Catshuis speed dates with rapped introduction of new cabinet
Attention Twilight fans: five-film marathon coming to Haarlem
Kinepolis Haarlem will host a marathon featuring all five films from the Twilight saga on Saturday, March 7th. Fans can watch the entire series back-to-back on the big screen during this special event...
The new city artist doesn't draw, but uses an ancient technique
Mirre Yayla Séur has been named Amsterdam's new city artist, opting to use the traditional craft of glass painting instead of conventional drawing on paper. Her work will focus on capturing the city'...
Priest Oleksandr Khylevych offers Ukrainians a piece of their own land and culture: ‘I haven’t made much progress with Dutch yet’
Ukrainian priest Oleksandr Khylevych offers spiritual support and a sense of cultural identity to fellow refugees in the Netherlands through weekly Eastern Orthodox services. Having fled his homeland ...
Tom Hanks to play Abraham Lincoln in new film
Tom Hanks is set to star as Abraham Lincoln in the upcoming film adaptation of the novel "Lincoln in the Bardo." In addition to playing the lead role, the American actor will also serve as a producer ...
Patrick Kluivert opens Cruyff Court in his old neighborhood: ‘When I was young we didn't have such a nice pitch’
Free things to do this spring break: Best tips and outings with kids in Amsterdam
‘Light’ is a performance for children aged 2 to 6 – and for parents: ‘You experience your child’s reality’
SCP: Vulnerable people hit hard by government plans
The Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP) warns that the new cabinet's plans overlook vulnerable citizens in society. The agency expresses concern that the government's expectation for self-...
De Slimste Mens pays tribute to deceased contestant René Karst in first episode
The first episode of the new season of the Dutch quiz show 'De slimste mens' paid tribute to contestant René Karst, who passed away in November. The 59-year-old singer had already finished filming hi...
Hopeful collectors contact Amsterdam museum after discovery of authentic Rembrandt etchings
Experts at the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam have seen a surge in collectors seeking authentication for prints after 35 genuine Rembrandt etchings were discovered in Zutphen. While the inherited...
BBC apologizes for not censoring n-word in BAFTAs broadcast
The BBC has apologized for failing to censor a racial slur during its broadcast of the BAFTA Awards. The incident occurred when activist John Davidson shouted the n-word while two Black American actor...
Lily Collins to play Audrey Hepburn in film about Breakfast at Tiffany's
Lily Collins is set to portray Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming film focusing on the iconic actress and the production of 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'. The project was reported by several American media outl...
Arjan Linker composes for the Netherlands Student Orchestra: ‘In India you play by ear’
David Foster Wallace’s fear of addiction to mindless entertainment seems made for this era
NOS pleased with Winter Olympics viewing figures
The Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported high viewership numbers for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The sports event attracted a significant audience in the Netherlands over the past few ...
Martijn Krabbé finds voice-over work more fun than presenting: 'It's easier'
Dutch presenter Martijn Krabbé has shared that he prefers voice-over work over presenting, noting that it is easier for him. Krabbé, who is stepping back from on-camera duties due to his diagnosis w...
Alternative Velsen voting guide is unverifiable. ‘Fishing is cultural heritage’
Voters in the municipality of Velsen are facing uncertainty ahead of the upcoming municipal elections in three weeks. Concerns have been raised regarding the alternative voting aid Keus.nl, which crit...
Heemstede Art Fair closes for good. 'Tried everything to breathe new life into the event'
The Heemsteedse Kunstbeurs art fair is permanently shutting down after efforts to revitalize the event were unsuccessful. The multi-day cultural festival had been a regular fixture in Heemstede betwee...
RTL announces second season of game show Pandora
RTL has announced that the game show Pandora will return for a second season. A specific release date for the new season has not yet been determined.
BeamThis! showcases enormous variety of video art: from short films to abstract projections
The BeamThis! exhibition highlights a vast variety of video art, featuring everything from small films to abstract projections. While all participating artists utilize moving images, the showcase emph...
Winona Ryder joins third season of Netflix series Wednesday
American actress Winona Ryder has been cast in the upcoming third season of the popular Netflix series Wednesday. Although her involvement is confirmed, details regarding the specific character she wi...