Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
FVD school receives government funding and reopens in August
The Forum voor Democratie (FVD) primary school in Almere is set to reopen this August after securing government funding from the Dutch state. The school, known as the Renaissanceschool, had previously...
She ran across the field with ‘cramp juice’: five facts about the first female referee at a Dutch World Cup match
Katia Garcia will become the first female referee to officiate a Dutch national team match at a major tournament when she leads their World Cup group stage game against Tunisia. The 33-year-old Mexica...
Orange fever sweeps United States: why so many Americans are suddenly cheering for our heroes
A significant number of American fans in cities like Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City have joined Dutch supporters to cheer for the Netherlands national football team. These local residents are embrac...
Libraries closing early due to high temperatures, Vogelenzang library closed Wednesday: 'It’s getting too hot'
Libraries in the Zuid-Kennemerland region will close early from Wednesday through Friday this week due to expected high temperatures. The library in Vogelenzang will remain completely closed on Wednes...
Mattie & Marieke to end Qmusic morning show: 'Difficult decision'
The morning show Mattie & Marieke on Qmusic will come to an end in September after an eight-season run. The duo announced their decision in a podcast, stating that they will each pursue individual pat...
In his plaid shirt, Dutchman Bert looked far from home during a three-week Ayurvedic cure in India
Descendants of slave owner and enslaved people find each other and create a performance
Elena Beelaerts van Blokland and Destin den Hertog have created a performance titled "Slavenhouder in mijn familie" after discovering they are descendants of a 19th-century slave owner and the enslave...
The Blair Witch Project reboot to be released in theaters next year
Lionsgate has announced that the reboot of the horror film "The Blair Witch Project" is scheduled for release on September 24, 2027. The film studio expects the new installment of the franchise to deb...
Yolanda Hadid engaged to Randy Kendrick
Dutch-American former model Yolanda Hadid is engaged to real estate developer Randy Kendrick. The news of the engagement, which occurred this week, was first reported by TMZ.
Guus Til and Teun Koopmeiners have known each other since 2010 and are spending a lot of time together again at Oranje
Former AZ teammates Teun Koopmeiners and Guus Til have reunited as part of the Netherlands national team after years of playing separately. The long-time friends, who both came through the youth ranks...
Bad Bunny braves heat in fur hat at GelreDome, sending fans into ecstasy
Global superstar Bad Bunny performed a 2.5-hour concert at the GelreDome, drawing significant fan enthusiasm despite the heat. The event highlighted the artist's status as a top-streamed global perfor...
Haarlem Volt leader compares treatment of Muslims to gas chambers and anti-Semitism; Holocaust expert calls it ‘inappropriate and unnecessary’
Volt councillor Chris IJsbrandy has faced criticism from the director of the National Holocaust Museum after comparing the current treatment of Muslims to Nazi gas chambers during a Haarlem council de...
Netherlands-Scotland in the next round: 'How great would that be', says Arthur Numan
Former footballer Arthur Numan expressed his hope for the Netherlands to face Scotland in the next round of the tournament. Having recently watched a match with Scottish fans, Numan believes such a ma...
To see and be seen at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet gala for young donors and influencers: ‘It’s always nice to have a moment to shine’
Paintings, instruments and empty gin bottles: resident writes book about what happened in his attic in De Pijp
Parliament questions why number of local broadcasters is already fixed in law
The Dutch House of Representatives is debating a legislative proposal to consolidate over 200 local broadcasters into 80 regional outlets to strengthen the sector. Members of Parliament have questione...
The Killers singer to release new solo album after more than ten years
Brandon Flowers, the lead singer of The Killers, has announced that his new solo album titled Thrasher will be released on August 21. This marks his first solo project since 2015.
Haarlem opts for low-key New Year's Eve: no light show or fireworks from municipality or associations
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem has announced that the city will have an understated New Year's Eve celebration for 2027. The municipality will not organize any fireworks or light shows, and local associa...
Thijs Römer victims angry over theater play: 'Feels like a slap in the face'
Victims of actor Thijs Römer have expressed anger and distress regarding his new theater production, calling it a "kick in the teeth." Their lawyer, Maartje Schaap, stated that the women feel insulte...
Are young people tough enough if the pressure of the 5.5 rule disappears? LAKS hands petition to Parliament. ‘This generation is being pampered too much’
The Dutch student organization LAKS has presented a petition with 38,000 signatures to the House of Representatives calling for the removal of the mandatory 5.5 average grade for final exams. The orga...
Ajax adds four friendlies to pre-season preparations
Ajax has announced the addition of four friendly matches to their pre-season schedule for the 2026/2027 season. The club shared this update on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the upcoming ca...
World Cup in Amsterdam: Cheering for Ghana in a lively Zuidoost church
Residents of Amsterdam with Ghanese roots gathered at Charity's House church in Zuidoost to support Ghana during the World Cup. The community is celebrating the national team's first appearance in the...
Hospitality owners hope for busy Taste Market after horse race cancellation: ‘That would soften the blow’
Hospitality entrepreneurs in Beverwijk are hosting the Smaakmarkt food truck festival on Breestraat following the cancellation of the traditional horse racing event. Despite high temperatures, the wee...
Train travel takes center stage at Velsen library
The Velsen Library in IJmuiden is hosting a series of events focused on train travel throughout the month of July. Every Monday afternoon, visitors can participate in sessions where different train ro...
Ajax to face two Greek top clubs plus German and English opponents
Ajax has scheduled several friendly matches for next month against international opponents, including Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos. The team will also face Cypriot side AEK Larnaca and sec...
De Tatta's gets spin-off about son Daan
The Dutch film series De Tatta's is launching a spin-off titled De Tatta's: Daan, which is scheduled for release on October 8. Sem van der Horst will return to play the lead role of Daan in the upcomi...
A pedestrian boulevard on Damrak without cars? Readers react: ‘This will become a tourist carnival’
A women's quota only polishes the statistics here
The Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is implementing a women's quota to increase the percentage of female students in its Aerospace Engineering faculty from 17% to 30%. While critics argue su...
Counterweight to Michael Jackson promo film: This documentary addresses the abuse
Special banknotes for Haarlem Pride: ‘The world’s first pride money’
Royal Joh. Enschedé in Haarlem has produced unique pink banknotes specifically for use during this summer's Haarlem Pride festival. Organizers claim the currency is a world first for a Pride event an...