Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Rare black rhinos released in Africa with Dutch connection: ‘Iconic animal’
Three Dutch friends living in Botswana have significantly boosted the country's black rhino population by introducing twenty of the endangered animals to their private reserve. The complex relocation ...
Insults, verbal abuse and threats reported around Pride
A total of 672 reports of abuse and intimidation were filed with the platform RITA during and after the Amsterdam Pride and WorldPride events. These incidents included widespread verbal harassment and...
Tradition ends after 20 years: Amsterdam police must stop organizing iftars
Amsterdam police are ending their twenty-year tradition of organizing iftar meals for the public to better maintain an image of institutional neutrality. While internal staff holiday celebrations will...
Studio without a kitchen for 1,900 euros: "After a year, you've had enough of microwave meals"
A 22-square-meter studio apartment in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood is being advertised for 1,900 euros per month, despite lacking a kitchen and a washing machine. Housing experts suggest the rent ...
38 reports of physical violence during WorldPride: people spat on, pelted, and kicked
During the recent WorldPride event in Amsterdam, the reporting organization Rita received 516 discrimination complaints, including 38 reports of physical violence and assaults. Most incidents took pla...
NPO warns of fake emails requesting audition videos for youth series
The NPO has alerted the public to a phishing scheme where scammers posing as broadcasters request inappropriate audition tapes from children. The fraudulent emails involve a fake series called Nina's ...
Hanneke Groenteman had to surrender driver's license after crashing into lamppost
Presenter Hanneke Groenteman had her driver's license confiscated for three months following a single-vehicle accident where she crashed into a lamppost. Authorities suspected she may have lost consci...
Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam has its name back
As of September 22, the theater located at Leidseplein has officially reclaimed its former name, Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam. The institution is celebrating the occasion by reflecting on several signifi...
SEE NL defends choice of documentary Paikar as Dutch Oscar entry
SEE NL is defending its decision to submit the documentary Paikar as the Dutch Oscar entry following criticism from filmmaker Mike van Diem, who argued the choice disadvantages feature films. The orga...
Olcay Gulsen apologizes after Lil Kleine incident at wedding: 'Misjudged the situation'
Olcay Gulsen has apologized for inviting rapper Lil Kleine to perform at her wedding, acknowledging that the move was insensitive given her history of advocating against violence toward women. Critics...
Jake Paul hits back at critics after Washington visit: 'Ask questions yourself'
Jake Paul has responded to criticism following a series of meetings he and his brother Logan held with high-ranking U.S. government officials in Washington. Paul defended the visits, stating he aims t...
Arnold Schwarzenegger to release new self-help book in 2027
Actor and former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to release a new self-help book in 2027. The work will offer a practical guide to personal development, utilizing lessons from his own life to pro...
Robin Williams' daughter angry over AI videos of father: 'He is not a puppet'
Zelda Williams has publicly condemned the creation of AI-generated videos featuring her late father, Robin Williams, describing the content as inaccurate and exploitative. She emphasized that her fath...
Francine Oomen working on third and final Hoe overleef ik book for adults
Author Francine Oomen is developing the third and final book in her adult-themed series, Hoe overleef ik, which follows the original characters into their adult lives. The author is incorporating read...
Luxury brands see middle class pulling back: expensive handbags becoming less of a staple
Middle-class consumers are purchasing fewer luxury goods due to significant price increases and changing spending priorities. Consequently, luxury brands are shifting their strategies to provide more ...
Neighborhood protest in Sloten against shelter, but decision is final: "Duty to provide these people a place"
Residents in Amsterdam-Sloten held a protest against the city's decision to open a new 24-hour care facility for people with psychological needs on Ditlaar. Alderman Zita Pels stated that the plan is ...
Keyboard warriors immediately took action over three contestants of color on 'De slimste mens'
The Dutch television quiz show De slimste mens returned with a season premiere featuring jury member Paulien Cornelisse, who spoke openly about her cancer treatment. The episode also triggered online ...
Museum director Milou Halbesma (58) loves Amsterdam youth slang, 'but I won't say "dame" myself'
Milou Halbesma, the 58-year-old director of the Rembrandt House Museum, has expressed an interest in contemporary Amsterdam youth slang. She is scheduled to participate in the Great Amsterdam Dictatio...
Jamaican DJ Sister Nancy, known for Bam Bam, to play two sold-out shows at Skatecafé
Legendary Jamaican DJ Sister Nancy is performing two sold-out shows and a subsequent club night at Skatecafé in Amsterdam. The artist is widely known for her influential track Bam Bam, which she succ...
The Amsterdam bicycle hasn't changed all that much if you look at the photos by Eddy Posthuma de Boer
Photographer Eddy Posthuma de Boer documented the long-standing relationship between Amsterdam residents and their bicycles throughout his career. His work, featured in the book Amsterdam: City of Bik...
Opinion: Is another tourist in your way? Don't get worked up, make it fun for yourself
This opinion piece argues that Amsterdam residents should stop feeling frustrated by tourists who block bike paths and instead adopt a more humorous, relaxed perspective. By accepting the inherent cha...
After sold-out shows and TV success, the Max Orkest plays its final concerts: ‘We are the benchmark for Max Orkest 2.0’
The Max Orkest, a television sensation known for its moving auditions and personal storytelling, is performing its final concerts. The ensemble will hold its last show at Phil Haarlem on September 27 ...
The eighty-year-old woman with the walker, the young man on the fatbike: everyone is in a hurry in the performance Rollatorrap
The theater performance Rollatorrap explores the generational divide between an elderly woman using a walker and a young man riding a fatbike. The production aims to bridge the gap between these two d...
Nearly one million euros for Brigitte Bardot memorabilia auction, 20 times more than expected
An auction of Brigitte Bardot's personal belongings raised nearly one million euros, significantly outperforming initial projections. The sale included hundreds of items, with proceeds supporting her ...
Paulien Cornelisse opens up about her illness on De slimste mens: 'I don't want a wig'
Paulien Cornelisse revealed on the show De slimste mens that she underwent chemotherapy for cancer, which caused her to lose her hair. She chose to wear hats throughout the filming process rather than...
Actor Marcel Hensema (56) plays ten campsite guests in Eldorado show: 'I get sad about companies taking over mobile home parks'
Actor Marcel Hensema addresses the ongoing displacement of long-term mobile home park residents caused by large corporations in his new show, Eldorado. By portraying ten different campsite guests, Hen...
Cate Blanchett asks theater audience not to film: 'Somewhat flattering'
Cate Blanchett requested that theater audiences stop filming her performances to ensure a better experience for all attendees. She noted that while recording applause can be flattering, filming during...
Study shows 'alarming' decline in acceptance of homosexuality among young people
Recent research shows a dramatic decrease in the acceptance of homosexuality among young people in the Netherlands, with positive attitudes among high school boys nearly halving in four years. Experts...
No matter how intimidating punks may look, they wouldn't hurt a fly
Amsterdam-based photographer Michiel Blijboom has released a new book titled Punk at Sea, which documents the annual Rebellion punk festival in Blackpool. The collection features candid portraits of a...
Famke Louise celebrates ten-year anniversary with biggest solo show of her career
Famke Louise is returning to the stage for a major solo concert on January 22, 2027, to celebrate her ten-year anniversary in the music industry. The show will feature a retrospective of her career, i...