Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Unique group of musicians usually in the background: ‘By classical standards, we are a loud band’
7-meter-high women's monument on display at NDSM wharf: 'It's not a sweet piece of handicraft, but a razor-sharp knife'

Photographer Remko de Waal wins Silver Camera Audience Award with photo of surprised Amalia among soldiers
Haarlem-based photographer Remko de Waal has won the Zilveren Camera Audience Award for his photograph of Princess Amalia posing among soldiers. The award was presented on Friday after the image recei...

Musical star William Spaaij becomes a father again: 'Our liberation girl'
Musical actor William Spaaij and his fiancée Liza Kollau welcomed a daughter on May 5th. The newborn has been named Loua Billy Spaaij Kollau.

Liberation market in Nieuw-Vennep exactly 81 years after liberation
Nieuw-Vennep will host a Liberation Market on Saturday, May 9, at Harmonieplein to celebrate 81 years of liberation. The event is scheduled to run from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
Fashion figure Martijn N., accused of six rapes, maintains in appeal that boys should have expected sex on dates

Politics on the Amstel: Remembrance Day deserves a broader debate and time for full-time council members?
Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf discussed the recent defacing of the National Monument on Dam Square and Mayor Halsema's security measures. The podcast "Politiek aan de Amstel" also...
First Highland Games at IJmuiden Summer Festival; teams can now register
The IJmuiden Summer Festival will feature its first-ever Highland Games during the upcoming edition from July 15 to 19. Teams are invited to register for the physical competitions which will take plac...
Amsterdam fashion brand wins sustainability award: hotel linen gets a second life in colorful clothing

Peter Gillis appeals tax fraud verdict
Reality star Peter Gillis is appealing a court sentence of eighteen months in prison and a €1.3 million fine for tax evasion. The ruling, issued by a court in Den Bosch, includes a six-month suspend...

Jason Derulo wins copyright case over Savage Love song
Jason Derulo has won a copyright lawsuit regarding his hit song "Savage Love." A jury ruled that guitarist Matthew Spatola failed to prove his contribution to the track, meaning he is not entitled to ...
Ali B stubbornly insisted the world is lying and he is not
Watching the World Cup in the pub? Haarlemmermeer allows it all night long
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer will lift entry time restrictions for bars and pubs during the upcoming World Cup, allowing establishments to stay open 24 hours a day if they choose. This temporary...

André Hazes gets own reality series on RTL: 'You're going to see everything'
Dutch singer Andr Hazes is launching a new reality series titled 'Andr Hazes: En Nu...' on the broadcaster RTL. Filming for the show has already begun, and Hazes promises viewers an intimate and c...
Review: ‘John, Son of John’: Douglas Stuart masterfully balances on the edge of melodrama

Eight years in prison sought for influencer suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded an eight-year prison sentence for a 39-year-old Amsterdam man suspected of money laundering and large-scale cocaine trafficking. The investigation began aft...

Feyenoord's Mats Deijl to be analyst for new SBS6 World Cup show
Feyenoord defender Mats Deijl will debut as a television analyst this summer for the new SBS6 program 'Het Oranje Café' during the World Cup. The news was shared by presenter Sam van Royen during an ...
Fred Man on his historic home: 'I am leaving the house I am still super in love with'
After 35 years, 75-year-old Fred Man is moving out of his home, a national monument and former orphanage located in Zaandam. Man expressed a deep emotional connection to the historic building on the Z...
Endless tinkering with model trains. NZH Hobby Club celebrates 50th anniversary
The NZH Hobbyclub is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of model train building and operation. The club caters to both creators who build detailed models and enthusiasts who enjoy ...
Neville Ogidi Nwankwo seizes chance at Telstar and wants to continue form at FC Utrecht: ‘I’m going for my spot’
Neville Ogidi Nwankwo is enjoying a successful debut professional season as a defender for Telstar. The 23-year-old is set to follow his coach to FC Utrecht, where he aims to secure a regular spot in ...

Ali B can still travel freely after devastating rape conviction: what’s next for the convicted artist
Rapper Ali B has been sentenced to three years in prison on appeal for rape, but his legal team is now taking the case to the Dutch Supreme Court. As the sentence is not yet final during the cassation...

Grandparents can feel like children again at the House of Old in Wognum
The Huis van Oud in Wognum is featured as a hidden museum gem in the AlleTijd weekend supplement. Run by volunteers, the museum offers a nostalgic experience that allows older visitors to reminisce ab...

Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency bowel surgery
Bonnie Tyler has been placed in an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery at a hospital in Portugal. The 74-year-old singer's spokesperson confirmed the procedure is intended to assist in...
Iranian visual artist Tina tries to take root in Sexbierum

Book presentation on Zuid-Kennemerland National Park in Engelmundus Church, Oud-Velsen: Author Jelle van der Helm to speak
On May 17, nature photographer Jelle van der Helm will present his book about South Kennemerland National Park at the Engelmunduskerk in Oud Velsen. Co-authored with Henk Wijkhuisen, the book explores...

Videoland seeking older princesses for third season of Máxima series
Streaming service Videoland is casting young actresses to portray Princesses Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane in the third season of the series Máxima. The call for older actresses indicates the production...

Handball finale far from home: SEW, VOC and Aalsmeer can clinch titles in Limburg
The women's handball teams SEW and VOC Amsterdam will compete for the Dutch national title this weekend in Geleen, Limburg. Simultaneously, the Aalsmeer men's team is participating in the Super Handba...

From EHL exit to missing the playoffs: Why did it go wrong for record champions Bloemendaal this season? 'Incredibly gutting. These are the best games of the year'
Bloemendaal, the joint record champion of the Netherlands alongside Amsterdam, has missed the field hockey playoffs for the first time since 2016. This disappointing season marks the end of their purs...

David Attenborough celebrates 100th birthday: 'Completely overwhelmed'
Sir David Attenborough expressed being "completely overwhelmed" by the numerous messages received for his 100th birthday. The British naturalist is marking the milestone on Friday with a special conce...

Toos & Henk - May 8
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current affairs through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The cartoons are published daily from Monday to Saturday.