Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...

Network boss apologizes after Married at First Sight rape allegations
Priya Dogra, the head of British broadcaster Channel 4, has apologized following rape allegations made by contestants during the filming of Married At First Sight UK. Dogra also denied reports that th...
The Story of My Life, Hadestown and Aletta the Musical winners at the Musical Awards
Visiting Francesco Farioli: ‘Ajax will return to the top, it belongs to the club’

King Charles wrongly declared dead by British radio station: 'Computer error'
British radio station Radio Caroline accidentally announced the death of King Charles on Tuesday due to a technical glitch. The station later clarified on social media that the mistake was caused by a...
Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time at the Muziekgebouw: ‘Every performance is like Mount Everest’
War film Coward finished just in time for Cannes and is now competing for the Palme d'Or: 'We worked until late at night'
Van Hanegem praises Johan Neeskens at naming of Heemstede sports park: 'He stayed very down-to-earth, that was the most important thing'
The main sports complex in Heemstede has been officially renamed the Johan Neeskens Sportpark in honor of the world-famous footballer who passed away in October 2024. During the ceremony, fellow footb...
Weekend tips: what to do in Amsterdam from May 22 to 24
Amsterdam offers a variety of activities for the upcoming Pentecost weekend from May 22 to 24. As the city prepares for its warmest days of the year so far, visitors can take advantage of numerous eve...
Visiting Francesco Farioli in Porto: 'I don't believe I've done better work here than at Ajax'
One year after leaving Ajax, coach Francesco Farioli reflects on his departure from Amsterdam and his recent title win with FC Porto in Portugal. Despite winning his first trophy with Porto, Farioli m...
Attention cabaret fans: 22 cabaret nights at the Haventheater in IJmuiden
The Haventheater in IJmuiden has announced its upcoming season, featuring 22 cabaret evenings alongside musical performances. Visitors can enjoy a variety of shows, including music from popular bands ...

Joey Veerman to marry Chantalle Schulder: 'A million times yes'
PSV midfielder Joey Veerman has announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Chantalle Schilder. The Dutch footballer proposed to his partner during a trip abroad.
All 750 trees from the Op de Ring festival given permanent homes in Amsterdam

Haroon Ali: 'There is no asylum crisis, but a reception crisis'
Journalist Haroon Ali argued during an appearance on the talk show Eva that the current situation in the Netherlands is a reception crisis rather than an asylum crisis. The discussion was praised for ...
Óscar García dangles carrot for squad against Groningen: Next season Ajax might win the Conference League
Plans for urn crypt under Amsterdam’s Westerkerk: search for ‘founders’ with €10,000 contribution

What was Grandpa Van der Kolk doing under the stairs in Beverwijk during the war? Granddaughter Eveline (43) seeks answers
Eveline Smildiger is investigating her grandfather Hendrik van der Kolk’s mysterious wartime activities at his former pharmacy in Beverwijk. She seeks to uncover the details of what he did under the...
'Why do many Velsen residents struggle with the town hall?' Dudok expert Pieter Rings gives lecture on architect's influence
Architectural expert Pieter Rings will deliver a lecture exploring the post-war development of Velsen and the influence of architect Willem Dudok. The talk will address local perceptions of the town h...

Netherlands coach Koeman to become a grandfather again: Koeman Jr. expecting first child
Ronald Koeman jr. and his partner Kiki have announced they are expecting their first child together. This will be the fourth grandchild for the current Dutch national football team coach, Ronald Koema...
US expert Raymond Mens: ‘The US is more than the occupant of the White House’
Review Born Here: Much panic in this French novel about two women starting over

Rafael van der Vaart slightly tipsy on Studio Voetbal: 'The wine hit hard'
Former footballer and analyst Rafael van der Vaart admitted to being slightly intoxicated during a recent appearance on the television program Studio Voetbal. He explained that he struggled with his w...

Queen Máxima's mother has dementia: 'A very painful situation'
Queen Máxima revealed during a visit to a care center in Roermond that her 81-year-old mother, María del Carmen Cerruti, is suffering from dementia. The Queen described the diagnosis as a very painf...
Cor Bart dies: Well-known Beverwijk resident preserved Goede Raad Church and rescued 1944 raid from oblivion
Cor Bart, a well-known figure from Beverwijk, has passed away suddenly at the age of 74. He was recognized for his work to preserve the Goede Raadkerk and for his efforts to commemorate the raid of Ap...
Ajax miss three players for Groningen clash: 'We are frustrated, but right focus is important'
Why has there been a massive queue on the Looiersgracht for days?
Large crowds have gathered on Amsterdam's Looiersgracht for an event related to Harry Styles' new tour kickoff. The British pop star is set to perform at the Johan Cruijff ArenA this week, causing sig...
Will Hannie Schaft's name live on in Zandvoort? CDA concerned resistance fighter’s name will disappear from the streets
The CDA party in Zandvoort is concerned that the name of resistance fighter Hannie Schaft will disappear from the town's streetscape after a local school merger. The Hannie Schaftschool and Mariaschoo...