Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Looking for handymen: 5 fixer-uppers in Amsterdam that need a lot of work
This article features five renovation-heavy properties in Amsterdam that offer significant potential for buyers willing to undertake major construction work. The listings range from canal-side histori...
NOS to broadcast Eurovision, but broadcasters to choose artist together
The NPO has announced a new organizational structure for the Eurovision Song Contest, assigning broadcasting duties to the NOS while tasking a committee of experts with selecting the Dutch artist. Thi...
Pieter (59) set sail and booked a room on a cargo ship to Dublin: 'There is no Wi-Fi'
Pieter Stroop van Renen, a 59-year-old traveler, has gained half a million Instagram followers by documenting his vacation aboard a cargo ship. He chose this unique method of travel to avoid the tradi...
'Holy grail' of Pokémon cards sells for $5 million at auction
A rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card has sold for $5 million at a Heritage Auctions event. The card, one of a limited number awarded to winners of a 1998 design contest, was rated in excellent con...
The Passion will be broadcast from Ootmarsum next year
The seventeenth edition of The Passion will be broadcast live from the historic city of Ootmarsum on Maundy Thursday, March 25. The event will take place in the city center near the ancient Simon and ...
MEAU engaged to guitarist Vadim: 'Still recovering'
Dutch singer-songwriter MEAU has announced her engagement to her partner, guitarist Vadim, after dating since 2023. Alongside the announcement, the artist shared a message supporting LGBTQ+ equality i...
Netherlands will participate in Eurovision Song Contest after all
The Netherlands will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria after the NPO reached an agreement with the European Broadcasting Union. The selection process will now be managed by a...
Sources: Green light for Dutch participation in Eurovision
The Netherlands will participate in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest after the NPO received assurances from the EBU to prioritize unity and connection in the event. The broadcaster is currently fo...
City of Blood review: mostly missed opportunities in a dystopian Berlin and an all-too-familiar climate bubble
City of Blood is a dystopian series set in a fractured, future Berlin where an elite class lives in a climate-controlled dome amidst political unrest and a vampire threat. The story focuses on two est...
MobLand review: The Harrigans are shooting wildly again in the realistic and cynical second season of Guy Ritchie's crime series
The second season of Guy Ritchie's crime series MobLand continues to depict the brutal, cynical lives of the Irish Harrigan crime family in North London. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and Tom...
Haarlem slaughterhouse closed as of today: city council to take action
The Muziekcentrum Slachthuis in Haarlem has closed temporarily following the bankruptcy of its managing foundation. The city council, which owns the building, is currently seeking a solution to resume...
Hello new friends! This is what you can do in Haarlem during the Week Against Loneliness
The Week Against Loneliness takes place across the Netherlands from September 24 to September 30, encouraging people to foster social connections through small, meaningful interactions. Residents in H...
In Sovereign Son, a young man struggles with the image of his late father: ‘How romantic is it to live alone in a tent for years?’
The documentary Sovereign Son, directed by Cindy Jansen, begins by exploring the legacy of individuals who died in isolation before evolving into a personal investigation. The film follows a young man...
In award-winning documentary Naza, 24 Israeli soldiers describe how Israel systematically kills civilians in Gaza: 'It's completely normalized'
The documentary Naza features testimony from 24 Israeli soldiers who allege that the systemic killing of civilians in Gaza is a normalized practice. Filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor face backl...
Mother explores a crucial moment in Mother Teresa's life: 'I don't want to tell her whole story, that's what Wikipedia is for'
Macedonian director Teona Strugar Mitevska is releasing a film titled Mother, which offers a rebellious portrayal of Mother Teresa. The movie focuses specifically on the pivotal moment when the religi...
In Palestine 36, a question is asked that many Palestinians have been asking themselves for the past ninety years: why do you stay here?
Director Annemarie Jacir has spent ten years creating Palestine 36, a film depicting the 1936 anti-colonial protests in Palestine. The release of this project is underscored by the gravity of current ...
Review Human Nature: such a trek through wild Norwegian nature at a very slow pace captures the imagination
Director Bart Schrijver's 2022 outdoor feature film debut, Human Nature, is receiving a theatrical release following the popularity of recent cathartic hiking-themed movies. The film's story continues...
Three more journalists report being harassed during far-right demonstration
Three additional journalists have reported being physically assaulted and harassed during a recent far-right demonstration in the Netherlands. The incidents included being targeted with fireworks, pus...
Review Juste une illusion: all those secrets and bruised egos provide fertile ground for daily arguments
Set in a 1985 Parisian suburb, the story follows twelve-year-old Vincent as he copes with the difficulties of his first crush amid family arguments and economic instability. His personal challenges ar...
Hyves is back and it feels nostalgically good: why we love looking back at the early days of the internet
The social network Hyves has officially returned online 22 years after its inception, currently inviting users to join via a controlled waiting list. The revamped platform aims to recreate the nostalg...
Sombr finds it 'incredibly absurd' to be called a nepo baby
Singer-songwriter Sombr has dismissed accusations of being a nepo baby, stating that his parents' work in HIV and AIDS advocacy did not influence his musical career. After achieving international succ...
Amsterdam Blue at the City Archives: from botched attempts to masterpieces
The Stadsarchief in Amsterdam is hosting an exhibition dedicated to 'Amsterdams Blauw' pottery, which was produced on the Overtoom. The exhibition, running from October 10 to November 1, showcases var...
Dolly Parton's manager seeks restraining order against singer's nephew in inheritance dispute
Dolly Parton's manager, Danny Nozell, has filed for a restraining order against the singer's nephew, Bryan Seaver, alleging extortion and threats related to her inheritance. Seaver, who was fired from...
MAGA festival with Kid Rock canceled after selling only six VIP tickets
The Patriots Day Freedom Fest featuring Kid Rock was canceled after selling only six of the expected one hundred VIP tickets. Organizer Eric Deters decided to scrap the event because the low ticket sa...
Dazzling bike ride past new Amsterdam monuments
Between 2021 and 2025, Amsterdam added 88 new monuments to its cityscape. A recent cycling tour highlights 12 of these unique and significant buildings.
No song has ever spent as long at number 1 in the US as Ella Langley's Texas Hold 'Em
Country singer Ella Langley has set a new record for the most total weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with her hit song Choosin' Texas. By reaching 23 weeks, she surpassed the previous reco...
French cuisine is delicious! 9 French restaurants in Haarlem
Haarlem features a wide selection of French restaurants, ranging from traditional bistros to modern establishments with Michelin-recognized quality. These dining spots, scattered across the city, offe...
With blind faith in God and five young children, Robert and Isabelle moved to East Germany to start a residential community
Robert and Isabelle Born moved from the Netherlands to East Germany to launch a Christian residential community despite facing significant financial hurdles. After an initial failed attempt that left ...
Huge interest in 'crispy white' giant water lily flower at the Hortus
Hundreds of visitors flocked to the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam to witness the evening blooming of a rare giant water lily. Staff at the botanical garden manually pollinate the hybrid plant, which i...
Everything is dying: Norwegian Consumer Council goes viral with ad about products breaking faster
A viral video campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council critiques manufacturers for intentionally creating products that break quickly and are difficult to repair. The initiative calls for stronger c...