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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover suffering from dementia
Actor Danny Glover revealed in an interview with the program Today that he was diagnosed with a form of dementia in 2022. The 79-year-old Lethal Weapon star decided to share his health struggle public...
Catherine Keyl remains a regular guest on Harry Mens' Business Class
Presenter Catherine Keyl will return as a regular guest on Harry Mens' RTL 7 program Business Class after the summer. She had previously considered leaving the show following an argument with Mens.
Rules for King's Day in Amsterdam may be tightened further
The city of Amsterdam is considering stricter regulations for future King's Day celebrations following successful crowd management measures last year. Mayor Femke Halsema intends to further control th...
Halsema at slavery commemoration: Deeply rooted racist views in parts of society
During the National Commemoration of the Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark, Mayor Femke Halsema and Acting Prime Minister Jetten addressed the persistent issues of structural racism and discrimin...
De Kleine Komedie launches Geinlijn: jokes from the couch, on the train or on the terrace
Director of National Slavery Museum: ‘We must persuade Jetten to grant that day off next year’
Severe thunderstorm? Be glad you didn't experience the summer storm of 1674
While modern thunderstorms can be intense, they do not compare to the severe summer storm that struck the Netherlands in 1674. This historical weather event serves as a point of reference for the seve...
Primary school students hold their own Bigi Spikri: "Everyone should know it is Keti Koti"
Students from the Flevoparkschool in Amsterdam-Oost organized their own Bigi Spikri parade to commemorate Keti Koti and raise awareness about the history of slavery. Teachers and residents praised the...
Flevoparkschool students hold their own Bigi Spikri: "Everyone should know it's Keti Koti"
Students from the Flevoparkschool in Amsterdam-Oost organized their own 'Bigi Spikri' parade to celebrate Keti Koti and commemorate the abolition of slavery. The event aimed to raise awareness about t...
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Canada to join Eurovision Song Contest, first new country since 2015
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Canada to participate in Eurovision Song Contest for the first time next year
The European Broadcasting Union has announced that Canada will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027. This marks the first addition of a new country to the competition ...
Review: The Good Sister – what if your brother is accused of rape?
Review: Friendship between famous artist and supermodel fails to make Moss & Freud an interesting film
Review: La Vénus électrique is a costume fairy tale that is nothing more or less than a slightly hysterical French comedy
Documentary on Glen Matlock, forever the bassist kicked out of punk band the Sex Pistols: 'There was a lot of testosterone flying around'
These are the best films of the first half of 2026 according to Parool critics
Review: In Dreamers, two women find each other in the most loveless place imaginable
Gentle and refreshing The Portuguese House is full of characters who have reinvented themselves
Koos Breukel photographs saxophonist and composer Ben van Gelder
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized for heart failure
Convicted former film producer Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized since mid-June due to heart failure. Weinstein, who has suffered from various health issues for some time, is currently receiving ...
An empty chair at Café De Jaren: close friend pays tribute to Wim T. Schippers (1942-2026)
The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is hosting a tribute to the late artist and program maker Wim T. Schippers, featuring the presentation of his final, unfinished work. His longtime friend Titus Muizel...
Millie Bobby Brown did strength, conditioning and jiu-jitsu training for Enola Holmes 3
Millie Bobby Brown and the cast of Enola Holmes 3 endured difficult conditions while filming in the intense heat of Malta while wearing historical costumes. Despite the physical challenges of the shoo...
