Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Vandaag Inside sits in 36-degree heat ‘in that godawful sun’ and now we know why
Controversial German YouTuber shows youths with firearms in the Bijlmer: "It is reality"
German YouTuber Lucky L 030 released a video showing minors in Amsterdam's Bijlmer neighborhood displaying heavy firearms and discussing involvement in contract killings. While local youth workers des...
Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi wins International Booker Prize
Taiwanese author Y!ng Shuang-zi and translator Lin King have been awarded the International Booker Prize 2026 for the novel "Taiwan Travelogue." The prestigious prize was presented during a ceremony h...
Toos & Henk - May 20
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The comic is published daily from Monday to Saturday.
Cynthia Erivo receives royal honor for services to music
Actress and singer Cynthia Erivo was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince William during a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. She received the royal honor in recog...
Musical Awards: original Dutch musicals made a big impression last season
From ‘Zeeman shame’ to hip brand: departing CEO on a decade of transforming the discounter
The departing CEO of the Dutch discount retailer Zeeman reflects on his ten-year tenure transforming the brand's image from an embarrassing low-budget store into a trendy label. Through strategic inte...
New York art auctions make comeback with record prices
The spring art auctions in New York are experiencing a significant comeback with record-breaking sales for artists like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. In May alone, twelve pieces sold for over $30 m...
Nienke van den Berg plays a leading role in television, but hidden behind the scenes: 'I got a 10 and thought, oh, I can do this'
Nienke van den Berg, a singer from Uitgeest, has been working behind the scenes as a vocal coach for the television show The Masked Singer since 2021. Although she initially dreamed of being a perform...
First Dates gets a new version with beach club on NPO Start
The Dutch dating program First Dates is launching a new spin-off titled First Dates Beach Club on NPO Start in 2027. Broadcaster BNNVARA announced that the new version will replace the traditional res...
Aisha Dutrieux returns to where her father came from
Aisha Dutrieux reflects on her family's connection to Indonesia as her father returns to his birthplace of Jakarta with his granddaughter. She describes the profound sense of belonging she and her dau...
BNNVARA journalist arrested by Israel while reporting on Gaza aid flotilla
Dutch journalist Gijs Sanders was detained by Israeli forces while reporting on the Global Sumud Flotilla aid mission to Gaza. BNNVARA and De Marker confirmed the arrest of their colleague, who was do...
Can a religious pharmacist refuse the morning-after pill? No, says Minister Hermans
Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans stated that a pharmacist in Nieuwegein is violating regulations by refusing to provide contraceptives based on religious beliefs. She emphasized that pharmacists h...
Ajax tickets for play-off against FC Groningen in Volendam almost sold out
Tickets for the European football play-off between Ajax and FC Groningen at the Kras Stadium in Volendam are nearly sold out. The match was moved from Amsterdam because the Johan Cruijff Arena is host...
Review: Toneelgroep Maastricht turns Uncle Vanya into a masterful play about human failing and failed lives
Triple Threat receives 50,000 euros for football program in Schalkwijk: 'There is faith in youth from neighborhoods like ours'
The youth organization Triple Threat has received a €50,000 donation to support its new football program in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem. Founder Okrah Donkor expressed gratitude for the fundi...
Noordwijk VVD alderman Pim van Strien new chairman of Bevrijdingspop, Bernt Schneiders to step down
Pim van Strien, an alderman from Noordwijk, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Bevrijdingspop festival, succeeding Bernt Schneiders. The organization announced the appointment this week,...
Leontine Ruiters open to new love: 'Very welcome'
Presenter Leontine Ruiters shared in Ruud de Wild's podcast '30 Minuten Rauw' that she is open to finding a new relationship. The ex-wife of singer Marco Borsato expressed that a new love would be ver...
Hoofddorp art collector auctions decades-old Ans Wortel collection: All proceeds go to charity
Boudewijn Hiltermann is auctioning a large portion of his extensive Ans Wortel art collection, which he has been building since the 1970s. The proceeds from the auction will be donated to Médecins Sa...
Jackson Pollock painting fetches $181 million at auction
A painting by American artist Jackson Pollock was sold for $181 million at an auction in New York on Monday. This significant sale ranks as one of the most expensive prices ever paid for an artwork at...
IKEA introduces lingonberry-flavored Swedish meatball lollipop
IKEA is releasing a limited-edition Swedish meatball-flavored lollipop with lingonberry after a positive response to what began as an April Fool's joke. The unique candy will be distributed as a one-t...
Video | Humberto Tan trains with son for Men's Health cover
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Danish Queen Margrethe discharged from hospital after heart complaints
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been discharged from the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen after being treated for heart problems. The 86-year-old monarch is now returning to Fredensborg Palace following he...
Karaoke, breathing speakers and 18+ nudes: This is Amsterdam's contribution to This Art Fair on Fort Island IJmuiden
It’s hard to stay positive at Ajax, and goalkeeper Paes isn’t helping
Going on vacation is hard work, as I discovered in the online queue for the Colosseum
The author describes their habit of using detailed lists and spreadsheets to organize all aspects of life, including work and personal finances. This meticulous planning extends to vacations, where ta...
FC Groningen fans welcome in Volendam for play-off match against Ajax after all
Shanna Slaap and Samir Hassan to star in 101 Dalmatians musical this autumn
Shanna Slaap and Samir Hassan will star as the lead characters Daniëlle and Tom in the upcoming musical production of 101 Dalmatians. Based on the classic animated film, the show is scheduled to prem...
One man's trash is another man's treasure
During the Week Without Waste, residents and organizations are showcasing creative ways to reuse and repair items that would otherwise be thrown away. The initiative encourages giving products like fu...