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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
From thrilling chases to canal-side kisses: These Hollywood films also used Amsterdam as a backdrop
American actor Brad Pitt is in Amsterdam this week to film scenes for his upcoming movie, The Riders. The production highlights Amsterdam's ongoing popularity as a backdrop for major Hollywood films, ...
Annet Schaap wins Flemish audience award for children's book Krekel
Dutch author Annet Schaap won the audience award for her book 'Krekel' at the Flemish literature prize De Boon on Tuesday evening. She secured the victory after receiving the most public votes in the ...
Haarlem city council back to male majority, sparking GroenLinks anger: 'The patriarchy pressures women'
The Haarlem city council has returned to a male majority after two female candidates stepped down and yielded their seats to male party colleagues. GroenLinks council member Melissa Oosterbroek critic...
Caregivers in Benidorm tell Paul de Leeuw how hard it is to see loved ones decline
JAY-Z reflects on abuse case: 'I haven't been this angry in a long time'
In a recent interview with GQ, JAY-Z reflected on his reaction to a 2024 lawsuit involving allegations of sexual assault against a minor. The rapper described feeling a sense of uncontrollable anger w...
Milouska Meulens to write this year's Children's Book Week gift
Author and presenter Milouska Meulens has been selected to write this year's Children's Book Week gift, as announced by the book organization CPNB. Additionally, illustrator Harmen van Straaten will c...
What does Amsterdam punk band L.A. Sagne want after successful year 2025? ‘Absolute world domination’
OpenAI discontinues Sora, the AI video generation app
OpenAI has announced plans to discontinue Sora, its artificial intelligence application used for generating short videos. The company intends to reallocate the significant computing power required for...
Amsterdam Tigers lose national title to Nijmegen Devils in one-sided third final match
The Amsterdam Tigers lost the Dutch national ice hockey title after a 5-1 defeat in the third game of the final series against the Nijmegen Devils. The Devils secured the championship by winning three...
Explainer | What stood out at the start of Ali B's appeal: 'He was emotional and calm'
Expats James (55) and Billy (33) lay floors for people who can’t: ‘We are guests in Amsterdam. This is our way of giving back’
War is like fire. Through the centuries, almost nothing changes
This article discusses the enduring nature of warfare by examining various literary works, from ancient Chinese strategy to modern accounts of conflict. It features perspectives from authors such as T...
Reality series The Hanslers gets second season, release date not yet clear
The reality series De Hanslers will return for a second season on the Dutch television channel SBS6. A specific release date for the upcoming season has not yet been announced.
Video | Brad Pitt spotted in Amsterdam for filming
How Takehiro Tomiyasu is having an immediate impact at Ajax and why he is more likely to leave than stay
Japanese left-back Takehiro Tomiyasu has made a significant impact since joining Ajax's starting lineup, but his future at the club is uncertain due to his expiring contract. Although he has performed...
Publishing house ‘In de Knipscheer’ to close after fifty years of pioneering: ‘We were always focused on unheard voices’
The Haarlem-based publishing house In de Knipscheer is closing this week after fifty years of operation. Known for promoting diverse and unheard voices, the publisher is ceasing activities following a...
BEU Film Festival in Wijk aan Zee shines spotlight on directors: ‘Attention often goes to movie stars, but the director deserves it’
The first edition of the BEU film festival is set to take place this weekend in Wijk aan Zee, featuring events across five different locations including a radar bunker. The festival aims to shift the ...
Something special is about to happen
The popular podcast 'Kieft Jansen Egmond Gijp' is described as informal 'pub talk' where the hosts frequently speak over one another. Despite the chaotic nature of the conversations, the show is well-...
How 25 million euros will strengthen Jewish life in Amsterdam over the coming decades
Bad Bunny seeks reimbursement for legal costs in plagiarism case
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny is seeking approximately €428,000 in reimbursement for legal fees following the dismissal of a plagiarism lawsuit against him. His attorneys filed a request with the co...
Bloemendaal D66 alderman Thessa van der Windt defends FvD leader Lidewij de Vos: ‘Would a man’s election victory also be attributed to his looks?’
D66 alderman Thessa van der Windt defended Forum for Democracy leader Lidewij de Vos against sexist comments that attributed her election success to her appearance. Van der Windt questioned if a male ...
Advice on spending 25 million euros: youth-focused foundation for Jewish life in the city
An advisory committee recommends that Amsterdam's €25 million allocation for Jewish life be managed by an independent foundation with a strong focus on supporting youth. The proposed strategy involv...
Jill Helena, Ellen ten Damme and Naomi threatened after sharing experiences with Ali B
Lawyers for Jill Helena, Ellen ten Damme, and Naomi reported that the women faced threats and physical violence after sharing their experiences regarding rapper Ali B. As a result, the three alleged v...
For mural in Artis, Thomas (37) made giant felt-tip pen: ‘I saw the perfect material at the hardware store’
The Immortal Man is primarily a melancholic farewell to Peaky Blinder Thomas Shelby
'Cassius' Cruyff was banned from the Dutch national team for a year: 'Johan turned pale'
In late 1966, Dutch football star Johan Cruijff was suspended from the national team for one year after allegedly striking a referee. The decision was handed down by a disciplinary committee led by la...
Many students: people with different sexual orientations are not equal
A study commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Education found that over 40% of secondary school students in the Netherlands do not believe people with different sexual orientations are equal. The rese...
Adolescence leads BAFTA TV Award nominations with eleven
The Netflix series Adolescence has secured eleven nominations for the annual BAFTA TV Awards, more than any other production this year. The winners of the prestigious British television awards will be...
Victim's lawyer in Ali B case: Client seeks recognition
On the first day of the trial against Dutch performer Ali B, a lawyer for one of the accusers stated that his client is primarily seeking recognition for an alleged assault and rape in Heiloo. The hig...
