Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Jesper de Jong one win away from Roland Garros main draw
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong has reached the final qualifying round of Roland Garros after a comeback victory against Canadian Liam Draxl. The top-seeded qualifier won the match 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 an...
Writer and psychologist Keyvan Shahbazi wins Pim Fortuyn Prize
Iranian-Dutch writer and psychologist Keyvan Shahbazi has been awarded the Pim Fortuyn Prize. The jury honored him for being a sharp and courageous opinion maker.
Filmmakers follow Red Light District underworld for 42 years: "A nail in my coffin"
Filmmakers Arnold-Jan Scheer and Roy Dames are releasing their documentary "Het Hart van Amsterdam" after 42 years of filming the city's criminal underworld. The film documents the evolution of the Re...
Bounty hunter The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and cute sidekick Grogu do their best to save the Star Wars universe with the safe ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
In the comic sports drama ‘Saipan’, two leading figures from 2002 Irish football bicker about everything
Review: ‘The Birthday Party’ is a tiring watch due to all the unanswered questions
Director Anna Cazenave Cambet on the poignant ‘Love Me Tender’: ‘This shows the price a woman pays to rewrite the narrative of motherhood for herself’
Review: the father-son journey in ‘Sukkwan Island’ evokes unease and disbelief
Underworld figures in ‘The Heart of Amsterdam’ documentary came to blows and shook hands
Queer organizations challenge Meta's account removals
Dutch queer organizations and civil rights group Bits of Freedom are taking legal action against Meta over the removal of dozens of Instagram accounts. The organizations argue that Meta is acting ille...
My 13-year-old son saying he is ‘done with this damn club’ is proof to me that he is a true Ajax fan
Froukje to release second studio album this fall: 'Can't wait'
Dutch singer Froukje has announced that her second studio album, titled "Kijk je Naar Mij?", will be released on October 2. The artist shared the news on Instagram, expressing her excitement for the u...
Construction of extra cinema screens at De Schuur starts in June; new management: ‘We are looking for provocative productions’
Construction of two additional cinema halls at the cultural center de Schuur in Haarlem is scheduled to begin this June. New directors Marelie van Rongen and Mick Stevens intend to lead the venue with...
'I don't have time for anything else.' Embroidery marathon in Nieuw Akerendam takes its toll on group of residents
Residents of the Nieuw Akerendam center in Beverwijk have been participating in a daily embroidery marathon to create a large-scale artwork celebrating the city's 750th anniversary of market rights. P...
A short night and an ungodly hour, but Justin is at the final and that’s what matters: ‘I’ve been a fan since that day’
Justin Posthumus, a 24-year-old fan from Volendam, traveled to Istanbul to attend the Europa League final between Aston Villa and SC Freiburg. Despite the grueling travel schedule and early hours, the...
Fun day out! Visit this castle near Haarlem during Day of the Castle
During the Pentecost weekend, numerous castles, estates, and ruins in the Haarlem area will open to the public for the "Dag van het Kasteel" event. This national celebration allows visitors to explore...
Review Enough About Me: Stefan Pop delivers cabaret with a capital C
Grey's Anatomy gets spin-off about Texas hospital
The American network ABC is developing a spin-off of the long-running medical drama Grey's Anatomy, which will be set in a hospital in Texas. According to reports from Variety, the new series is expec...
Review: Witty new series Widow’s Bay (think Jaws meets Twin Peaks) has enough jump scares to satisfy horror fans
Whitsun fair in Heemstede kicks off Friday with discount day
The Pentecost fair in Heemstede kicks off this Friday at the Sportparklaan parking lot with a special discount day. Running for four days over the holiday weekend, the event features various attractio...
Weesp: city of pleasure for 671 years
Weesp has a long history as a center for pleasure-related industries, predating Amsterdam's reputation for legal stimulants and entertainment. For over 670 years, the town has generated economic value...
Kylie Minogue kept second breast cancer diagnosis secret for years
Singer Kylie Minogue revealed in her new three-part Netflix documentary that she received a second cancer diagnosis in 2021. The 57-year-old, who was previously treated for breast cancer in 2005, had ...
From tree camp to permanent home: 750 anniversary trees take root in the city
Amsterdam has planted 750 trees gifted by local entrepreneurs to celebrate the city's 750th anniversary. These jubilee trees have been moved from temporary storage to permanent locations across the ci...
Harry Styles stage may be adjusted after complaints about poor visibility
Harry Styles' tour management is evaluating potential changes to his stage design following fan complaints about poor visibility during the 'Together, Together Tour'. A representative confirmed the re...
Harry Styles stage may be adjusted after audience complaints about poor visibility
‘Kees Flodder’ is an unpleasant and unnecessary reunion with the Flodder family
Billy Joel doesn't support biopic: 'They won't get music rights'
Billy Joel has officially stated that he does not support or approve of the upcoming biopic about his life, titled 'Billy & Me.' His spokesperson confirmed that the singer will not grant the productio...
Celebrate 150 years of IJmuiden by bike and discover how the town has changed
On June 6th, the 'Fiets door de tijd' event will celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden with a commemorative cycling tour organized by the Samen Velsen project. Participants of all ages will have...
