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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Gouden Griffel 2026 for late author Sjoerd Kuyper
Author Sjoerd Kuyper has been posthumously awarded the 2026 Gouden Griffel for his children's book Maantje verhuist de zee. Additionally, illustrator Karst-Janneke Rogaar received the 2026 Gouden Pens...
Why tutoring isn't always necessary and can be much cheaper
As the new school year begins, many parents in the Netherlands are turning to tutoring and homework assistance for their children. The number of service providers has doubled in a decade, raising ques...
Kinderboekenweek awards announced: Golden Griffel for the late Sjoerd Kuyper, Karst-Janneke Rogaar wins Golden Penseel
Sjoerd Kuyper has been posthumously awarded the Golden Griffel for his book Maantje verhuist de zee following his recent death at age 74. Additionally, illustrator Karst-Janneke Rogaar received the Go...
Banned journalists allowed back into White House hours after being denied entry
The White House has allowed several journalists back onto the premises after initially denying them entry despite a federal court order. The access was restored following a legal dispute over the admi...
U2 to release first album in nine years this November
U2 will release their sixteenth studio album this November, featuring twelve tracks including a final recorded duet with the late Dolly Parton. The project includes collaborations with Dutch DJ Martin...
Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour following controversy over Ed Sheeran tour
Macklemore has announced a new concert series titled the Free Palestine tour after being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour due to his pro-Palestinian remarks. The rapper stated the tour serves as a respo...
Radio DJ Bert Kranenbarg leaves NPO after 32 years, show cut due to budget cuts
Veteran radio DJ Bert Kranenbarg is leaving the NPO after 32 years following budget cuts that led to the cancellation of his program, BertOp5. His final broadcast is scheduled for December 31, 2026, e...
Parties in Parliament raise the question: who will then represent the voice of ON!
The Dutch parliament discussed Minister Rianne Letschert's plan to revoke the broadcasting license of Ongehoord Nederland due to management failures. While most parties support the move, concerns were...
Ah, not the attacks by teenagers and far-right mobs, but the iftars are the problem
Alderman Esmah Lahlah (46) has only just moved to the city but is already participating in the Great Amsterdam Dictation: 'It's part of my onboarding'
Esmah Lahlah, Amsterdam's new alderman for Education and Youth Care, is participating in the Great Amsterdam Dictation on October 10. She views this event as a key part of her adjustment to the city a...
Urgency on Kabouterbrug due to blockade: "Every Amsterdammer wants to keep cycling"
The Kabouterbrug in Amsterdam has been temporarily opened to emergency vehicles due to ongoing construction at the nearby Overtoomsesluis bridge. This change has caused significant congestion for the ...
Floodlights fail during decisive JOS Watergraafsmeer penalty: "Suddenly it was dark"
A KNVB Cup match between JOS Watergraafsmeer and TEC Tiel was interrupted when the floodlights automatically turned off during a tense penalty shootout. After a ten-minute delay caused by a municipal ...
Original Sugababes return with new album after 26 years
The original members of the Sugababes have reunited to release their first album in 26 years, featuring twelve new tracks including the single Ghost. The trio, who rose to fame in 2000, have been perf...
Pro tip: tickets for Museum Night Amsterdam are now on sale
Tickets for Museum Night Amsterdam 2026 are now on sale for 25 euros. Scheduled for November 7, the event offers exclusive after-hours access to various museums, featuring live performances, workshops...
Gucci to manufacture sneakers in China instead of Italy for the first time
Gucci has decided to produce certain sneaker models in China instead of Italy to leverage specific manufacturing expertise. This move has drawn criticism from analysts who fear it may undermine the lu...
Oasis warns fans about fake tickets for 2027 concerts
Oasis has warned fans to be cautious of fraudulent ticket and code offers ahead of their 2027 tour, which includes two shows in Amsterdam. The band is implementing a strict registration system with un...
Magical exhibition in Jewish Museum: saw your child in half and learn tricks from Hans Klok
The Jewish Museum in Amsterdam is launching an exhibition titled Abracadabra, featuring artifacts from notable Jewish magicians like Okito and Harry Houdini. Curated in partnership with illusionist Ha...
Magical exhibition in Jewish Museum: saw your child in half and learn tricks from Hans Klok
The Jewish Museum in Amsterdam is launching an exhibition called Abracadabra, curated in collaboration with illusionist Hans Klok to celebrate the history of Jewish magicians. The display features art...
6x Portuguese tastings in Amsterdam
With Portugal becoming an increasingly popular travel destination, food lovers in Amsterdam can explore six local venues that specialize in authentic Portuguese cuisine. These establishments offer a v...
Judge bans Lidl from selling imitations of Birkenstock sandals
A Dutch judge has ordered Lidl to halt the sale of imitation Birkenstock sandals, ruling that the supermarket chain infringed on the brand's protected footbed design. Lidl must now provide sales data ...
From Oktoberfest to bock beer: these beer festivals are coming to Amsterdam
Amsterdam is celebrating the autumn season with a series of beer festivals and events, including traditional Oktoberfest celebrations and specialized bock beer tastings. Residents and visitors can enj...
Influencer Stuntkabouter charged for fatal DUI accident
Dutch influencer Van Eijzeren is facing charges in France after a fatal car accident on May 19 resulted in the death of his passenger, Vierhout. Authorities report that the driver tested positive for ...
Poet and former Parool columnist Babs Gons receives 2026 Johannes Vermeer Prize
Poet and former Parool columnist Babs Gons has been awarded the 2026 Johannes Vermeer Prize, a prestigious Dutch state award for exceptional artistic talent. Gons will receive 100,000 euros for her in...
Heritage of the Week | 40 years of Stopera
The Stopera, a combined city hall and music theater building in Amsterdam, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Despite initial controversy surrounding its construction, the building has become an ico...
Ed Sheeran loses half a million followers due to Macklemore controversy
Ed Sheeran lost 500,000 followers after his opening act, Macklemore, was fired for political comments on stage. Despite Sheeran's efforts to explain the circumstances and his later condemnation of vio...
Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner welcome first child
Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife, also named Taylor Lautner, have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Lennon Taylor. The couple announced the birth on Instagram, noting they have been enjoyi...
Hilary Duff returns to the Netherlands for a concert at the Ziggo Dome after twenty years
Hilary Duff will perform at the Ziggo Dome in the Netherlands as part of an expanded international tour, marking her return to the country after two decades. The singer will be supported by Rebecca Bl...
Giel Beelen returns to Radio Veronica with his own evening show
Radio personality Giel Beelen is returning to Radio Veronica to host a new weekly evening show starting this Friday. Beelen previously worked at the station from 2017 to 2020 and will also provide cov...
Rien would rather have ended his life than come out of the closet, he wrote in his farewell letter
Rien Kamphuis, a twenty-four-year-old from the Netherlands, died by suicide after years of persistent bullying and the intense fear of revealing his homosexuality. A new documentary honors his life wh...
Judge orders Trump to reinstate press pass for banned reporter
A judge has ordered the immediate reinstatement of press credentials for journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico after ruling the previous ban unconstitutional. The court found that the administrat...