Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Men's double sculls win gold at World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, silver for women
Lil' Kleine demands hundreds of thousands back from former manager Nathan Moszkowicz
Video | Céline Dion receives warm welcome upon arrival in Paris
Election of bishop in Old Catholic Church of Haarlem: "Truly exciting"
The Old Catholic Church in Haarlem is holding a public election to select a new bishop, marking the retirement of the current leader, Dirk Jan Schoon. Unlike previous elections, the outcome remains hi...
GVB expands ferry schedule: later into the evening and more frequent service from Pontsteiger to NDSM
Haakon to be sworn in as new King of Norway on Tuesday
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway will take his oath as the new king before the Norwegian parliament on Tuesday. He succeeds his father, King Harald, who passed away on Friday at the age of 89.
Notable Flowerbikeman has been detained for nearly a month: "Significant chance of deportation"
Warren Gregory, known as the 'Flowerbikeman' in Amsterdam, has been held in a detention center for nearly a month due to issues with his residency status. His lawyer stated there is a significant chan...
Coja Snacks isn't perfect, but it's a snack bar that dares to innovate
World Rowing Championships at Bosbaan postponed due to thunderstorms over Amsterdam
D-Block Europe and French Montana to play AFAS Live in Amsterdam
British hip-hop group D-Block Europe and rapper French Montana are set to perform together at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on October 30. The concert is part of the duo's Worldwide Wave Tour stop in the Net...
Video | Mark Zuckerberg returns in The Social Reckoning movie trailer
Cultural center Sexyland gets permanent temporary location at NDSM
The cultural clubhouse Sexyland has secured a ten-year residency at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, where it will relaunch as Super Sexyland World. Following a period of homelessness and temporary locati...
Sexyland gets permanent home and returns to its NDSM roots in 2027
Ferry operators to strike on September 9: no ferry service between North and the rest of Amsterdam all day
Fontaines D.C. to perform at Ziggo Dome on November 10
Irish band Fontaines D.C. will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 10 as part of their world tour. The concert is organized by Friendly Fire and focuses on the promotion of their fifth ...
Ajax to face Atalanta and Getafe among others in Conference League
Ajax has been drawn into the Conference League group stage, where they will face opponents including Atalanta, Getafe, and FC Thun. The competition begins on October 15 following the club's successful...
Should the NPO really want this? Creating content for platforms that aim to get children addicted to screens as young as possible
Video | Davina Michelle surprises motorists with performance from truck
'Red hair is going extinct', and other myths about hair color debunked by experts
Thousands of redheads from around the world are gathering in Tilburg for the annual Redhead Days Festival held on the last weekend of August. The event aims to address common myths surrounding red hai...
Prime Video to adapt Stephen King's Crouch End into a miniseries
Prime Video is developing a six-part miniseries based on the Stephen King short story Crouch End. This horror adaptation was recently announced following reports from the industry publication Variety.
Dutch royals saddened by death of Norway's King Harald: 'Takk for alt'
The Dutch royal family has expressed their sadness following the death of King Harald V of Norway, who passed away on Friday at the age of 89. The monarch was widely recognized for maintaining warm re...
Prime Video to produce documentary on Formula 1 driver Lando Norris
Prime Video is producing a three-part documentary series titled Lando, which provides an inside look into the life of Formula 1 driver Lando Norris. The series offers viewers a behind-the-scenes persp...
Visit the Indische Buurt Festival or join an open mic: what to do in Amsterdam this weekend
Transgender people facing long waits for care sometimes start hormones themselves: 'It can be dangerous'
Fifteen percent of transgender individuals on the waiting list at Radboudumc have begun hormone therapy without professional supervision. Data indicates that 30 percent of these individuals are using ...
Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo to lead new hospital series
Grey's Anatomy actress Ellen Pompeo has been cast as the lead in a new medical drama series titled Not a Sound. In this upcoming production, the 56-year-old actress will portray an emergency room nurs...
No Tolu, no party at Ajax: why the loanee has much more impact than the big-money signing
Ajax striker Tolu Arokodare is outperforming marquee signing Marcos Leonardo, demonstrating better tactical fit and energy on the pitch. Following his strong performance against FC Sion, Arokodare has...
Norwegian King Harald dies at 89
King Harald V of Norway has passed away at the age of 89. The monarch had been struggling with various health issues in recent years, including a bladder cancer diagnosis and heart valve surgery.
Maarten Spanjer has cancer: 'Not afraid to die at all'
The 73-year-old Dutch actor and writer Maarten Spanjer announced he was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer last year. Despite the diagnosis, Spanjer remains calm and stated that he is not afra...
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk could not stay on the sidelines forever
Soul singer Gladys Knight (82) to reduce performing
Soul singer Gladys Knight, 82, has announced that she will reduce her touring schedule to focus on the next phase of her life and career. Knight has been active in the music industry for over 75 years...