Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Theater maker Ellen Dikker: It is ridiculous that an atmosphere has developed where social housing tenants are seen as losers
Podcast maker Rebecca Boektje's Amsterdam: 'I don't care for those restaurants that cook with foams and garnishes'
Levant is comfortable and classic, but is being overtaken by new Turkish businesses
Have you spotted this piece by Streetart Frankey yet?
Police use VR headsets to practice stopping people based on behavior rather than ethnicity: Sometimes a colleague walks away angry or emotional
US woman (40) has lived in Amsterdam for ten years: 'The free spirit, the alternative: that is the essence of Amsterdam to me'
Writer Lizzy van Leeuwen: ‘I love Amsterdam, but in recent years I feel less and less at home there’
‘I use skipping as a kind of navigation system’: choreographer Andreas Hannes on Anthology, showing at Julidans
Overview: these are the 10 best TV series of 2026 so far
Rietveld Academy students on their graduation projects: I want to stay away from symbolism
Barbara Tammes (59) gives Parool readers assignments in 'more flexible thinking' this summer
Travel companion full of words: Brankele Frank, Splinter Chabot and 9 other writers share their ideal summer book
RTL takes a break from Married At First Sight: 'Unrelated to UK controversy'
RTL has announced a pause for the program Married at First Sight. The broadcaster confirmed that the search for new contestants has not yet begun, clarifying that this decision is unrelated to controv...
Exhibition Skaters Captured: chroniclers of a life without guardrails
Review: The video art of Julika Rudelius shows the seduction of shiny cars and Uzis
Claartje Wesselink erects a monument for Parool journalist Paul Sanders, who warned early on about the danger of Nazi Germany: ‘He was a jack-of-all-trades who excelled at many things’
No sober New Year in Haarlem after all: municipal fireworks or drone show starting in 2027
Following a recent city council debate, Haarlem has decided to host a central fireworks, drone, or laser show for New Year's Eve starting in 2027. This decision overturns the mayor's original proposal...
Have you seen the djembe player anywhere? Seniors fully enjoy the Volbloeiers senior festival at Landgoed Akerendam
Over 350 seniors participated in the fourth edition of the Volbloeiers theater festival, held at the Akerendam estate in Beverwijk. Attendees enjoyed a variety of performances and workshops tailored s...
Why the public outrage, Henk Spaan asks. Van Dijk played much better than public opinion gave him credit for
Columnist Henk Spaan defends Virgil van Dijk's recent football performances, arguing that the public criticism directed at the player is unwarranted. Spaan evaluates the performances of several player...
Verstappen third in Silverstone sprint race qualifying
Max Verstappen qualified in third place for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix on the Silverstone circuit. Lewis Hamilton secured the fastest time, finishing 0.321 seconds ahead of the Red Bull...
Churchill Pride began after flags were destroyed and continues to grow: De Wolkenkrabber now also participates
The Churchill Pride initiative in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt has expanded significantly since its inception in 2016, gaining momentum following the destruction of several rainbow flags in 2023. Residen...
'White men to the back!' Richard Kemper finds Sophie Straat's call original and essential. 'Just like with Rembrandt.'
Singer Sophie Straat called for women, queer individuals, and people of color to move to the front during her performance at the Best Kept Secret festival. Richard Kemper praised the statement as orig...
Arrested Turkish comedian who called Erdogan a dictator faces jail time
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktas was taken into pre-trial detention on Friday following his arrest for allegedly mocking religious values and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The comedian faces...
Heemskerk baker Sjon bakes for Tour de France fans again this year: 'A new quiz every day'
Baker Sjon Koelman from the bakery Wim Koelman in Heemskerk is once again celebrating the Tour de France by offering special themed cakes to customers who correctly answer daily cycling-related quizze...
Just Go Skating connects asylum seekers and Haarlem residents at skatepark this Sunday: ‘On a skateboard, it doesn’t matter where you’re from’
The initiative Just Go Skating is organizing a skateboarding workshop this weekend in Haarlem to foster connections between asylum seekers and local residents. The organizers aim to promote social inc...
A rich, savory blend of Eastern spices: the Snackspert is a fan of Kwalitaria’s kebab croquette
Poetic installation in Grote Kerk Alkmaar: 'Depending on the position of the sun, something appears or disappears'
Cindy closes coffee shop The Harbour, competition becomes too overwhelming
After nine years in business, Cindy Ruitenberg is closing her coffee shop, The Harbour, located in the IJmuiden harbor area. The shop will serve its final customers until 2:00 PM this Saturday.
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KNVB files complaint over racist abuse against Oranje players
The KNVB has filed a formal complaint regarding racist comments made online against Dutch national team players following their elimination from the World Cup by Morocco. The football association anno...