Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Peter Faber hospitalized due to breathing difficulties
Dutch actor Peter Faber, 82, has been hospitalized after experiencing shortness of breath during the night from Saturday to Sunday. He shared the update regarding his health status on Facebook.
Former Toontje Lager guitarist Gerard de Braconier (70) has died
Gerard de Braconier, the former guitarist and songwriter for the band Toontje Lager, has passed away at the age of seventy. He had been suffering from a long-term illness prior to his death.
Boer zoekt Vrouw contestant John dies in traffic accident in Limburg
Former 'Boer zoekt Vrouw' participant John Nouwen has died in a serious traffic accident in Heibloem, Limburg. Presenter Yvon Jaspers confirmed the news of the 38-year-old's passing on Instagram.
Homebody Bauke Mollema enjoys the Tour start despite a slight damper on his viewing pleasure: 'But I always keep hope'
Bauke Mollema shares his thoughts on the start of the Tour de France, noting the unusual finish in Barcelona. He identifies Tadej Pogacar as the strongest rider in the race despite Isaac Del Toro taki...
Max Verstappen's frustrations with Red Bull were already running high before disastrous Silverstone race: Need a few days to reset
Max Verstappen is experiencing increasing tensions with his Red Bull Racing team following a disastrous race weekend at Silverstone. The Dutch driver expressed frustration over not being heard by the ...
Rianne Letschert finds being a minister ‘quite lonely’: ‘A hug would be so nice sometimes’
Minister of Education Rianne Letschert reflects on the challenges of her role in Dutch politics, describing the position as isolating. In an interview, she discusses her personal life, including her d...
Is anyone home? Amsterdam municipality here: joining a home visit with the Vacancy enforcement team
'Stinking Rich' exhibition in Spaarnwoude: bodies smelled, but money didn't
The exhibition 'Rijke Stinkerds' opened at the Stompe Toren in Spaarnwoude, near Haarlem, this past Sunday. The display explains the origins of the Dutch expression 'rijke stinkerd' while providing vi...
René Diekstra attends a funeral: 'You didn't want to go yet'
René Diekstra reflects on his experience attending a memorial service for a beloved family member. While at the ceremony, he opens a funeral announcement card he had previously neglected to read at h...
Historic visitor numbers for Cologne Pride: 1.5 million
The Cologne Pride parade set a record by attracting approximately 1.5 million visitors on Sunday. The event featured about 60,000 participants representing 250 different groups, marking the largest tu...
Male choir and harmonica players with lung disease steal the show at Jutterspad: 'If I'm struggling, I just stop playing'
A male choir named WaZManK and a harmonica group consisting of people with COPD and other lung conditions called Longblues performed together at the Jutterspad event. The collaboration highlighted the...
Sosha Duysker (34) after 'Stars on Stage' win: 'I thought, okay, I'm just going to belt it out now'
Presenter, actress, and program maker Sosha Duysker has won the television competition 'Stars on stage'. Duysker, who is currently working on the show 'Waku waku', expressed that the victory has not y...
Heemstede resident Laura van der Wijden writes her third book: My imagination often runs away with me
Laura van der Wijden has released her third book, a psychological thriller titled 'Verborgen verleden' which focuses on a man haunted by his past. She hosted a formal book presentation for the novel t...
Beach girl Rianne on the ten basic rules at the beach: 'Claiming a spot with a towel is happening here now too'
Rianne van Baarsen-Welboren, a frequent visitor to the beach in Wijk aan Zee, has compiled a list of ten unwritten etiquette rules for beachgoers. Her guidelines address common behaviors such as claim...
Poisoned chalice remains for crashing Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc wins at Silverstone
Charles Leclerc won a chaotic British Grand Prix after Kimi Antonelli retired from the lead. Max Verstappen suffered a crash in the final stages of the race while on course for a third-place finish.
Partner of Evert Santegoeds injured in collision in France
The partner of Dutch magazine editor Evert Santegoeds was injured in a traffic accident in France last week. Santegoeds shared the news of the incident himself via his Facebook page.
Shade sails and window film: these energy coaches prepare Amsterdam rental homes for the heat
Vunzige Deuntjes festival stands on its own again: "We still exist because we didn't give up"
The urban festival Vunzige Deuntjes successfully held its first edition as an independent event in the Amsterdamse Bos after managing to buy itself back from parent company Superstruct. Despite previo...
Vunzige Deuntjes festival stands on its own again: "We still exist because we never gave up"
The urban festival Vunzige Deuntjes successfully held its first independent edition in the Amsterdamse Bos after the organization bought itself back from parent company Superstruct. Despite uncertaint...
Ecologists see rare plants return to Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes after reduced fallow deer grazing: 'Some plants we haven't seen in years were still hidden in the soil'
Researchers from the University of Amsterdam observed that reducing fallow deer grazing in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen has allowed rare plant species to reappear. The study highlights that spec...
Writer Marjan Berk dies at 93
Dutch writer Marjan Berk has passed away at the age of 93, as announced by her publisher. Berk was a prolific author of novels and stories, and is best known for creating the groundbreaking television...
Author Marjan Berk passes away at age 93
Author and columnist Marjan Berk has passed away in Amsterdam at the age of 93. Throughout her prolific career, she was known for her work in cabaret, television, and as a writer of numerous books and...
Writer and actress Marjan Berk (93) has died
Going on vacation with a blended family? Here is how to keep it fun: Don’t force it to be perfect
Going on vacation with a blended family can lead to friction and unmet expectations due to the pressure to appear as one happy unit. Experts advise against forcing fun and suggest managing expectation...
8,000 euros for playground renovation in Beverwijk and 4,400 euros for sustainability at Sportclub Velsen: 26,000 euros from Area Fund distributed
The Gebiedsfonds Windpark Spuisluis has distributed 26,000 euros in grants to five local organizations. Among the recipients are a playground in Beverwijk, which received 8,000 euros, and Sportclub Ve...
Even when Kylie Minogue showed up, Madonna's party just wouldn't get fun
No more Ghana or Netherlands at the World Cup. Mark puts his flags away again: They fought hard until the end
Mark Essien removed the Ghanaian and Dutch flags from his balcony in the Netherlands after both teams were eliminated from the World Cup. He watched the final match alongside his children and praised ...
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Call for a free joke: De Kleine Komedie opens the Fun Line
The Amsterdam-based theater De Kleine Komedie has launched a temporary telephone service called the Geinlijn, where callers can listen to jokes told by famous Dutch comedians. Inspired by a similar in...
Call for a free joke: De Kleine Komedie launches the Fun Line
De Kleine Komedie theater in Amsterdam has launched the 'Geinlijn,' a free phone service where callers can listen to jokes told by famous Dutch comedians. Inspired by a 1970s initiative by Max Tailleu...