Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Players will work harder for this 'softie': Danielle Kliwon has faith in new Telstar coach
Danielle Kliwon expressed confidence in Telstar's new head coach, Henk Brugge, noting that his approachable management style motivates players to work harder. The article also touches on Brugge's tran...
Video | King poses with Máxima and princesses at Clingendael estate
British government releases documents on Prince Andrew
The British government has released documents regarding Prince Andrew's appointment as an international trade envoy, revealing that no background or security checks were conducted at the time. These d...
Bulgarian municipality gifts plot of land to Eurovision winner DARA
Eurovision winner DARA has been named an honorary citizen of the Bulgarian municipality of Avren, which plans to gift her a plot of land. This honor follows similar recognitions in Sofia and Varna as ...
Fatal Flowers celebrates forty years of ‘Younger Days’: ‘We were a bunch of stubborn punks’
The Amsterdam-based band Fatal Flowers is embarking on a festival tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album, "Younger Days." This tour marks seven years since their last reunion and ...
Clubs in court in June over new KNVB weekend competition
Amateur football clubs are taking the KNVB to court on June 23rd to block the implementation of a new weekend competition format scheduled for after the summer. The proposed structure would merge exis...
Heritage of the Week | 60 years of a brutalist church on the Zuidas
The Thomaskerk on Amsterdam's Zuidas district is celebrating its 60th anniversary since opening. The church is highlighted as a significant example of brutalist architecture that conveys warmth and sp...
Art mystery solved after years: Man in Simon de Heer portrait identified as well-known Amsterdam entrepreneur
After a long investigation, researcher Teun Schermerhorn has identified the subject of a 1942 portrait by artist Simon de Heer. The man in the painting, which was previously a mystery, has been reveal...
Eleven world premieres at multifaceted Holland Festival: Empathy as the driving force
The 79th Holland Festival kicks off on June 3, featuring eleven world premieres including a haute-couture drama and an all-female Kurdish opera. This year's diverse program focuses on empathy and incl...
Review: Lieke Kézér describes a history unknown to many Dutch people in a calm narrative
Review: As long as bros put each other before sisters, violence (against women) persists
Groningen cult writer Nanne Tepper (1962-2012) was driven by addictions and obsessions, biographer reveals: ‘I recognize that monomania’
Mime artist Rob van Houten became the country's most famous snack bar owner
Dutch actor and mime Rob van Houten, born in Amsterdam, has been recognized as a regional icon for his extensive career in theater and television. He achieved national fame for his comedic portrayal o...
Have you spotted this Streetart Frankey artwork yet?
Koos Breukel photographs violist Esther Apituley
Dozens of endangered meadow birds hatch at Artis: A hopeful sight
Artis zoo in Amsterdam is hatching dozens of endangered meadow bird eggs, such as redshanks and avocets, to help bolster populations that have seen a significant decline in the Netherlands. The zoo ut...
Hila Noorzai gives birth to a son: 'And then there were three'
Dutch presenter Hila Noorzai announced the birth of her first child, a son named Joah Malek, who was born on May 12. She shared the news on Instagram on Thursday, expressing that her family now consis...
In this Jessica Villerius documentary, it truly feels like you are witnessing a live hostage situation
Everyone is watching and knows everything about you: why a 'WhatsApp girls' house' is risky
The Amsterdam police have issued a warning about the risks associated with 'WhatsApp-meidenhuizen,' public groups where young girls often share sensitive personal information. Experts highlight that w...
400,000 euros for noise control at recently renovated Theater De Krocht, though effectiveness remains uncertain
Theater De Krocht in Zandvoort is investing 400,000 euros in an acoustic wall to mitigate noise pollution following its renovation. It remains uncertain whether this measure will be sufficient to full...
Netflix making documentary about Michael Jackson child abuse case
Netflix will release a new documentary series titled "Michael Jackson: The Verdict" on June 3, focusing on the high-profile child abuse case involving the late singer. The streaming service released t...
LIVE play-offs | Ajax must bounce back in battle for European spot, FC Groningen visit Volendam
Ajax is competing in the European ticket play-offs after failing to secure a top-four finish in the regular season. They are set to host FC Groningen in Volendam this week in a match starting at 18:45...
Final Sea Side Festival in Wijk aan Zee after 25 years: Pim Geurts and Ton van Esveld tell association ‘Our book is closed’
The Sea Side Festival in Wijk aan Zee will hold its final edition on May 23, marking the end of the event after 25 years. Organizers Pim Geurts and Ton van Esveld are concluding the festival, which ev...
Amsterdam Literary Activities Foundation, Chassébuurt, Tuesday evening
With a bit of luck Ajax crashes out against Groningen immediately, they hope in Volendam
Jewish school Cheider to remain closed Thursday after new threat
Harvard plans reforms as students receive excessively high grades
Harvard University has announced plans to limit the number of top grades professors can award to undergraduate students. This initiative aims to combat grade inflation at the prestigious American inst...