Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
How terrace mecca Paris added thousands more terraces in recent years: ‘It is a kind of microcosm of France’
Bistro influences, André Hazes on the wall and a touch of New York: De Baanderij opens in former IJ-kantine at NDSM
Residents in this village-like part of Amsterdam refuse to move for demolition: ‘I’m only leaving in a wooden coffin’
Samuel Welten wins Buma Award for Echte Liefde Is Te Koop
Pope speaks with abuse victims about preventing further suffering
Pope Leo met with victims of clergy abuse in Spain to discuss their proposals for preventing future incidents within the Catholic Church. The Vatican press agency reported that the Pope took their sug...
Video | Jason Derulo slips on wet stage in London
Renovated Artis aquarium reopens after five years
The Artis aquarium in Amsterdam will reopen this Saturday after a five-year renovation project costing 50 million euros. The historic 1882 building has been fully restored, featuring thematic underwat...
RTL News anchor Antoin Peeters back on TV after discovery of benign tumor
RTL News presenter Antoin Peeters returned to television on Monday following a leave of absence due to a benign brain tumor and burnout. The anchor presented his first news broadcast since the discove...
From Persian rugs in pubs to Amsterdam cocktail onions: new guide maps centuries-old Muslim heritage
Another protest at Ye concert in GelreDome
A small group of protesters gathered at the GelreDome in Arnhem on Monday evening to demonstrate against American rapper Ye's concert in the Netherlands. This event was significantly smaller than the ...
'I was looking for the truth,' says Siem (17), who recently converted to Protestantism
Seventeen-year-old Siem Langeveld recently made a confession of faith at the Goede Herderkerk in Haarlem, reflecting a broader trend of renewed interest in religion among Dutch youth. Seeking truth an...
Blijmond gives every child a role in musical My Grandpa: ‘We see how they develop’
Students from the Blijmond musical and dance school are currently preparing for their annual production titled 'Mijn Opa.' The school emphasizes giving every child a role to support their personal dev...
PowNed removes Verboden Liefde episodes due to participants' sex crime case
Dutch broadcaster PowNed has removed episodes of the program 'Verboden Liefde' from online platforms after two participants were charged in a sex crime case. The two men are suspected of abusing their...
Heerma calls on governments to examine their own discrimination
Dutch Minister of the Interior Pieter Heerma is calling on government organizations to assess their internal operations for potential discrimination. He encouraged these bodies to utilize a specialize...
British songwriter Talay Riley, 35, dies after stabbing in London
British songwriter Talay Riley has died at the age of 35 following a stabbing incident in East London. He was discovered with stab wounds in a garden on Friday and passed away after being transported ...
Don't be so sour, let's make the World Cup a party
As the World Cup approaches, Dutch fans are beginning to prepare with traditional orange gear and betting pools despite some hesitation. The article acknowledges controversies surrounding FIFA and sch...
Comedian Kor Hoebe to voice The Cat in the Hat in new animated film
Comedian Kor Hoebe has been cast as the Dutch voice actor for the lead character in the new animated film "The Cat in the Hat." The movie, based on the classic Dr. Seuss book, is scheduled to premiere...
Explainer | How poorly Mette-Marit is doing: ‘She must be ready day and night’
Norwegian Crown Princess's son finds it hard to be in custody during mother's illness
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, reportedly described his imprisonment as "unbearable" while his mother is seriously ill. These comments were shared by Norwegian med...
Amsterdam version of Assassin’s Creed features city plagued by witches and black magic
Tight security for Trump's visit to the NBA Finals
Strict security measures have been implemented in New York for President Donald Trump's visit to the third game of the NBA finals on Monday. The event marks the New York Knicks' first appearance in th...
Transparent house and board of alarming data examine housing crisis: ‘Figures give you the feeling that everything is under control’
Robert van Hemert keeps scoring hits: 'Knew it wouldn't stop at Zoet, Zout, Zuur'
Dutch singer Robert van Hemert continues his musical success with several hit songs and has announced his first major solo concert. The performance is scheduled to take place at AFAS Live in Amsterdam...
State commission: politics too indifferent towards discrimination
Joyce Sylvester, chair of the State Commission against Discrimination and Racism, presented a final report criticizing the Dutch government and politicians for being too passive regarding racism and d...
Messenger Jenning de Sanger had to deliver mail across 350 km of hostile territory in 1574
In 1574, following the Spanish capture of Haarlem, Jan Jansz (known as Jenning de Sanger) was appointed as a merchant messenger to deliver mail across 350 km of hostile territory to Douay. This appoin...
Heemskerk at its most beautiful in photo exhibition in the Koetshuijs
Theo Schillemans, the current village photographer of Heemskerk, is showcasing his work in a photo exhibition throughout June and July. The exhibit is held at the Koetshuijs, located within the castle...
What does ‘home’ still mean in a world of conflict and displacement? Foam gives fifteen young photographers a platform
Heemstede Art Market brings nearly fifty artists to Jan van Goyenstraat
Nearly fifty artists will showcase their work at the Kunstmarkt Heemstede on June 21 along Jan van Goyenstraat. The event aims to transform the shopping street into a hub for art, creativity, and soci...
Sam van Royen doesn't consider himself a nepo baby: 'I followed my own path'
Sam van Royen, the son of writer Heleen van Royen and presenter Ton van Royen, rejected the "nepo baby" label during an appearance on Shownieuws. He stated that he has followed his own career path and...
