Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
To AI or not to AI: debate over the digital gender gap on Instagram
Despite complaining neighbors, safety requirements, and funding shortages, Amsterdam’s three cycling races remain a fixture: ‘This is where young riders learn how to stay at the front’
Brabant pop-noir singer Sharon Kovacs to perform at Carré: ‘I have a great love for murder porn’
This Amsterdam neighborhood is fed up with TikTok tourism: ‘Mass hysteria with truffle mayonnaise’
Residents of the Negen Straatjes neighborhood in Amsterdam staged a protest against the disruptive effects of TikTok-driven tourism. Locals demonstrated by placing wooden chairs on bridges to reclaim ...
Hope during 100th city walk of Ukrainian refugees: 'I want to go back, but my house must still be standing'
Ukrainian refugees in Haarlem celebrated Vyshyvanka Day during their 100th organized city walk on May 21. While the event featured traditional costumes and festive spirits, many participants expressed...
Section of original Eiffel Tower spiral staircase auctioned for over 450,000 euros
A section of the Eiffel Tower's original spiral staircase was auctioned in Paris on Thursday for over 450,000 euros. The final price significantly exceeded the initial pre-sale estimate of 150,000 eur...
Video | Shouting students, jokes and a relaxed Amalia: what stood out during the photo session
On Iceman – one of his three (!) new albums – Drake lashes out at a long list of celebrities
Netflix series Emily in Paris to end after six seasons: 'Unforgettable years'
The popular Netflix series 'Emily in Paris' will conclude after its sixth season, lead actress Lily Collins announced on Thursday. Collins, who plays protagonist Emily Cooper, described the show's run...
Ajax must regroup in battle for European spot, Garcia picks Weghorst against Groningen
🔴 Ajax plays FC Groningen in Volendam
Ajax is playing FC Groningen in a football match hosted in Volendam because the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam is being used for a Harry Styles concert. The live coverage includes updates on the tea...
Utrecht students in court in September over ‘slut list’
Four male students from Utrecht are scheduled to appear in court on September 14 and 15 for distributing a derogatory "bangalist" containing personal information and offensive comments about female st...
Outing tip: Reading among plants and teacups? At Kas Keerweer you'll spontaneously forget your phone
Kas Keerweer in Amsterdam-West offers a peaceful indoor garden environment specifically designed for reading without digital distractions. Visitors can enjoy a quiet atmosphere filled with plants and ...
Offensive images and remarks are rarely a matter for criminal courts – fight insulters yourself, with flair
Viktor Verhulst quits drinking: 'It has been too much'
Viktor Verhulst, son of Belgian presenter Gert Verhulst, has stopped drinking alcohol after deciding it had become too much. Speaking on the podcast 'Vik & Gert', he shared that he has not felt this f...
Artwork with two Cantas highlights busyness in Amsterdam
Artist Su Tomesen has installed an artwork titled "Maatwerk" featuring two Canta micro-cars at De Heg, Amsterdam's smallest museum located at the Marineterrein. The installation uses the tightly packe...
The collection: gold objects
Princess Alexia refuses to comment on rumored relationship with Antoon
Princess Alexia has declined to comment on rumors regarding a possible relationship with singer Antoon after the two were photographed together last year. She stated that she prefers to keep her priva...
Vandalized art from Heemskerk and Haarlem being restored in IJmuiden: ‘This is so senseless and pointless. Who does something like that?’
Polyester specialist Michel Menger is currently restoring two vandalized artworks at his workshop in IJmuiden. The damaged pieces, originating from Heemskerk and Haarlem's Houtplein, are being profess...
Boy arrested for threat against Jewish school Cheider
A minor has been arrested following a telephoned threat against the Cheider Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert, leading to the school's closure and the cancellation of a visit by Mayor Halsema. ...
North Macedonia returns to Eurovision after four-year absence
North Macedonia will return to the Eurovision Song Contest next year after a four-year absence, as announced by MRT broadcaster director Zoran Ristoski. The country last participated in the internatio...
Schouten: Extended opening hours for hospitality during World Cup
Mayor Carola Schouten announced that hospitality businesses in Rotterdam will have extended opening hours and permission for late-night match screenings during the soccer World Cup. Establishments are...
Anne-Bo and Sûr Atelier in the race for an Appeltje van Oranje. Haarlem initiatives in the top five so far.
Two Haarlem-based initiatives, Stichting Anne-Bo and Sûr Atelier, have been nominated as top-fifty contenders for the Appeltje van Oranje award. Both organizations are currently positioned among the ...
'Affection' is the magic word for the renovation of Fort North of Spaarndam
The Fort benoorden Spaarndam has remained abandoned for years despite several failed attempts to find a new purpose for the site. Recent developments suggest a potential renovation and repurposing pla...
'We're going to give the children a fun summer again': Natalie and Anne-Marie save KidsVakantiecocktail
Natalie Van der Kolk and Anne-Marie Sjardin have secured the necessary funding to print and distribute flyers for the KidsVakantieCocktail program. These flyers will be shared in schools to ensure chi...
Princess Amalia: 'Sad that I already talk about threats quite normally'
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands shared her perspective on the ongoing security threats against her during a recent press interview. The 22-year-old crown princess noted that she finds it sad that s...
Anne-Fay's militant motherhood
Dutch artist Anne-Fay has released a new album titled '+1' which explores the theme of parenthood through a militant lens. The work is part of a growing trend of albums in the Netherlands that focus o...
Oliebollen and Christmas tree sellers relieved: ‘I feared we would lose what we had built up’
Video | Máxima interrupts question to Alexia about Antoon: 'That's private'
King views asylum protests with ‘great concern’
King Willem-Alexander expressed deep concern over recent violent asylum protests in Loosdrecht, emphasizing that the right to protest should not involve violence, especially against emergency responde...