Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Glimmer of hope for dilapidated clock tower: ‘Maybe it can become a psychiatry memorial’
Heritage enthusiasts Frank Verveld and Bert Oosterop met with Alderman Thessa van der Windt to discuss the preservation of the dilapidated Meerenberg II clock tower in Bloemendaal. There is renewed ho...
Ronald de Boer joins new SBS6 survival show with daughters
Former footballer Ronald de Boer and his family will participate in the new SBS6 survival series Survive Your Family. The program features four celebrity families who must navigate the Colombian wilde...
Exhibition on IJmuiden’s anniversary and canal has high nostalgia factor
The IJmuiden Sea and Harbor Museum is hosting an exhibition featuring a massive 9-by-6.5-meter aerial photograph of modern-day IJmuiden and the North Sea Canal. The exhibit celebrates the anniversary ...
Nick Reiner arraigned today on suspicion of killing parents after delay
Nick Reiner is being arraigned in a Los Angeles court on Monday on suspicion of murdering his parents, director Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer. The legal proceedings were delayed for one month after R...
Viewing figures public again from April 6, including online viewing
Starting April 6, the National Media Research Foundation (NMO) will resume making viewing figures public, while also incorporating online viewing data for the first time. This updated methodology will...
Finnish artist Teppo Korte exhibits colorful works at KEK: ‘I get my inspiration from nature’
Finnish artist Teppo Korte is currently exhibiting his colorful, nature-inspired artworks at KEK in Haarlem. His pieces often address environmental themes, such as a work depicting a swimmer surrounde...
Studio 100 announces new SingAlong with symphony orchestra
Studio 100 has announced a new concert series titled "Studio 100 SingAlong in Symphony," which is scheduled to take place this autumn in Flanders and the Netherlands. The event will feature artists fr...
She conquered Instagram with dry humor: Now tattoo artist Tamar Tieleman (42) has her own studio in Zaandam
Tattoo artist Tamar Tieleman has opened a home studio in Zaandam following her success on Instagram, where she shares quirky designs and humorous videos. Known for her dry Twente accent, the 42-year-o...
Ten things that stood out in Olympic Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo
The Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo have concluded after two weeks of competition on snow and ice. The article highlights ten notable observations from the international multi-sport eve...
Toos & Henk - February 23
Cartoonist Paul Kusters illustrates his unique perspective on current affairs in the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk.' The series is published every day from Monday to Saturday.
Kim Lammers: ‘At the Olympics, you need thick skin not to falter’
Former athlete Kim Lammers reflects on the mental toughness and resilience required in elite sports, noting that competition can often be harsh or unfair. Her remarks were made in the context of obser...
It is not easy living on the streets as a woman. You also get harassed a lot
One Battle wins six BAFTAs, I Swear surprises with acting award
The crime comedy 'One Battle After Another' was the main winner at the BAFTA awards on Sunday night, securing six wins out of thirteen nominations. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, the film d...
One Battle After Another wins six BAFTAs, I Swear surprises with acting award
The crime comedy 'One Battle After Another' emerged as the major winner at the BAFTA awards on Sunday, securing six trophies. The ceremony, which celebrates the best in British film, also featured a s...
Activists hang photo of Andrew in Louvre after arrest
Activists hung a photograph of former British Prince Andrew in the Louvre museum in Paris. The image depicts Andrew sitting in the back of a car following a lengthy police interrogation that took plac...
You can't get closer to legend Muddy Waters; Authentic blues theater by Mud Morganfield in HBC
The Haarlem Blues Club recently hosted a performance by Mud Morganfield, the son of blues legend Muddy Waters. The event provided an authentic blues experience that brought the audience as close as po...
'Stop eating!': how this American show shaped the self-image of millions of women
The reality show America’s Next Top Model is highlighted for its history of bodyshaming and its significant impact on the self-image of many women. Clinical psychologist Juliette Taquet offers guida...
Can your boss forbid you from fasting on workdays? ‘Employers and employees usually work it out’
The Ramadan fasting month has begun for over a million people in the Netherlands, potentially impacting work performance during daylight hours. Employment lawyer Joyce Bender explains that while emplo...
Jewish Hélène sees father in old video footage before he was taken away by the Nazis
The documentary 'De kinderen van de Jodenboerderij' tells the story of a farm in Haarlemmermeer where the Boogaard family sheltered approximately 300 Jewish children during World War II. It features s...
From strawberries to Tata Steel: a colorful look at 750 years of trade in Beverwijk
Beverwijk is celebrating 750 years of market rights with a series of exhibitions at the local City Hall until June 19. The first exhibition features artwork by the students of artist Jacqueline Hoense...
Trump, ice hockey and the biggest final of the Games grip our man in Milan
Maarten Kolsloot is reporting on the Winter Olympics from Milan, covering both major events and side stories for the newspaper. His updates include various topics such as ice hockey and the primary fi...
Skeleton of Saint Francis displayed 800 years after his death
The skeleton of Saint Francis of Assisi will be publicly displayed starting this Sunday at the Franciscan monastery in Assisi for the first time in 800 years. The exhibition runs until March 22 and is...
Het Schoter students explore history of slavery: 'I hope they will retell the stories'
Students from the Dutch secondary school Het Schoter are participating in the "OnVergeten" project to learn about the history of slavery. The group gathered at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to engage wit...
Saving lives on 'Asphalt': road inspector Roy shares the raw reality of the highway
Former Dutch road inspector Roy Heiliegers has published a book titled "Asfalt" to highlight the dangerous and life-saving work performed by Rijkswaterstaat employees on the country's highways. The bo...
German recreates burnt-down Vondelkerk with 6,800 Lego bricks
German engineer Luca König has constructed a 6,800-piece Lego replica of Amsterdam's Vondelkerk as a tribute following the historic building's partial collapse in a New Year's Eve fire. The detailed ...
TV presenter Koos Postema dies at 93
Renowned Dutch television presenter Koos Postema has passed away at the age of 93. His family announced on Sunday that he died on Saturday from old age, surrounded by his two daughters.
Esther Sloots from Broek in Waterland wrote about her family story: 'I also had a judgment about the murder suspect'
Esther Sloots has released a debut novel inspired by a long-standing family mystery involving the alleged murder of her grandfather's cousin by his wife. By writing from the suspect's perspective, Slo...
Enjoying history in Schagen: from milk salon to castle towers
The newspaper supplement AlleTijd has introduced a 2.8-kilometer historical walking route through the city center of Schagen. This self-guided tour explores local history by visiting landmarks such as...
Presenter Koos Postema (93) dies
Renowned Dutch television and radio presenter Koos Postema has passed away at the age of 93, his family announced on Saturday. He was a prominent figure in Dutch media, best known for hosting popular ...
Who was Verspronck’s ‘Girl in Blue’? In-depth research leads to nothing. ‘Fascination and frustration go hand in hand’
Johannes Verspronck’s famous painting "Girl in Blue" will be displayed at the Frans Hals Museum from March 12 to October 11 alongside portraits of her likely parents. Although the artwork is a celeb...