Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Malcolm in the Middle actor Frankie Muniz and wife Paige to divorce
Actor Frankie Muniz and his wife, Paige, are divorcing after ten years of marriage. The couple stated on Instagram that their relationship has evolved into a deep friendship as they shift their focus ...
Back to the time of Kenau: new city festival in Haarlem
On Sunday, July 12, the new city festival Fier will transport Haarlem back to the historical era of the Siege of Haarlem. The event features parades and historical figures moving through the city cent...
Sigrid Kaag to guest star on Zomergasten, with Tommy Wieringa, Nasrah Habiballah, Peter Pannekoek and Merel Pauw also joining the final season
Keti Koti 'Broken Chains' returns to De Schuur in Haarlem for the third time
On July 1st, the Netherlands commemorated the abolition of slavery. For the third consecutive year, the city of Haarlem hosted these commemorative events at the Schuur.
Sosha Duysker found her family name 66 times in the archive of enslaved people
Assema family sells marina in Penningsveer with nostalgia: 'Van Assema is a household name in our area'
After nearly 85 years of operation, the Van Assema family has decided to sell their well-known marina in Penningsveer. The owners describe the decision as a significant and emotional step for the fami...
From canal party to global symbol: 30 years of Canal Parade
Pride Amsterdam celebrates the 30th anniversary of the iconic Canal Parade this year. An exhibition titled 'Liefde op de Grachten' at the Grachtenmuseum marks this milestone by documenting the event's...
Melania Trump earns millions from her failed documentary
Former US First Lady Melania Trump reportedly earned 10 million dollars from the documentary titled Melania. Despite the film being considered a commercial failure, she received the majority of the pr...
Toos & Henk - July 2
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through daily illustrations from Monday to Saturday. This specific feature highlights his work as of July 2nd.
What is changing in amateur football: sin bins in the cup and the much-discussed weekend football. 'This is a lifeline'
KNVB director of amateur football Jan Dirk van der Zee has reviewed the past season, focusing on the pilot program for time penalties and the ongoing discussions regarding weekend football. The organi...
Velsen issues no fireworks permits and cancels central show: 'No resources, no capacity'
Mayor Frank Dales of Velsen has announced that the municipality will not issue permits for local fireworks displays during the upcoming New Year's Eve. The decision is due to a lack of resources and c...
Yoshi (37) moved to Floradorp as an outsider: In Noord I learned to stand my ground
‘Strangers welcome’ appears on the Haringpakkersbrug near Amsterdam Central: ‘A warm gesture in a very sinister guise’
Readers on mini-cars: ‘Maybe it’s no coincidence that you see relatively many women driving a Birò’
Dutch national team arrives at Schiphol
The majority of the Dutch national football team has returned to the Netherlands following their elimination from the World Cup. The squad arrived at Schiphol Airport on a flight from Kansas City at a...
Ajax sign footballers Snoeijs and Noordam until mid-2029
Ajax has signed Dutch international Katja Snoeijs from Everton. The 29-year-old football player has committed to the club with a contract lasting until the summer of 2029.
Last artwork by the late Wim T. Schippers unveiled at Stedelijk Museum
The final artwork by the late Wim T. Schippers, titled 'Wim is weg 1942-2026 (unfinished)', was unveiled at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam on Wednesday. Schippers donated the piece to the museum be...
Stedelijk Museum exhibits final work by Wim T. Schippers: Wim is gone
Final artwork by Wim T. Schippers unveiled at Stedelijk Museum
The final artwork by the late artist Wim T. Schippers, titled 'Wim is weg 1942-2026 (unfinished)', was unveiled at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam on Wednesday. The piece was donated to the museum b...
Climbers hang banner from the spire of the Empire State Building
Two individuals climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York to display a banner with a message of peace. Following a staged marriage proposal during their descent, both climbers were a...
Rico Verhoeven and fiancée Naomy split up shortly before wedding
Kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven and his fiancée Naomy van Beem have called off their upcoming wedding and ended their relationship. The couple announced on Instagram that they have grown apart in ...
Music festival Wonderfeel explores the meaning of home: 'In my youth, the word was already a concept under pressure'
Time is running out for owner to save cheerful hot dog stand in IJmuiden
The owner of a local hot dog stand in IJmuiden has only one day left to save the business from being removed by the municipality. The future of the once-popular stand, which served various snacks, rem...
Mayor Halsema: King's Day measures were effective, to be tightened further in 2027
King’s Day measures 'effective', Halsema wants to further tighten rules in Amsterdam next year
Mayor Femke Halsema has declared the new measures implemented during King's Day in Amsterdam effective at reducing public nuisance. Following a positive evaluation, the mayor plans to further tighten ...
Jetten fails to meet high expectations at Keti Koti, yet a sense of hope remained
Videoland acquires Viaplay for 142 million euros, gaining Formula 1, darts, and English football
Videoland acquires Viaplay's Dutch operations and will broadcast sports
Streaming service Videoland has announced the acquisition of Viaplay's Dutch division. Once the deal is finalized, Viaplay's sports broadcasts will be made available on the Videoland platform.
Appointed at the recommendation of Louis van Gaal, Marijn Beuker increasingly lost support within Ajax
Marijn Beuker is departing from his position at Ajax, where he was originally tasked with improving the club's data and structure. His tenure ended due to a significant loss of internal support from c...
This is how the Bigi Spikri marched through the city: "This day means a lot to me"
Thousands of people participated in the annual Bigi Spikri parade from the Stopera to Oosterpark in Amsterdam to celebrate Keti Koti. The traditional procession marks the end of slavery and precedes t...