Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Tradition of auctioning the first barrel of herring must be preserved
The article invites readers to participate in a poll regarding whether the traditional auction of the first barrel of herring should be preserved. It encourages public engagement to gather opinions on...
Winfred has a house used only for art and baking bread: 'It’s a man cave that got out of hand'
Winfred de Nijs, a retired construction company director, uses a house in Schoorldam as a dedicated space for baking bread and displaying his art collection. He describes the residence as an "out-of-c...
Rapper Drake surprises fans by releasing three albums at once
Canadian rapper Drake released three albums simultaneously on Friday, including the previously announced project ICEMAN. The release also featured two surprise albums titled HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOR ...
Politics on the Amstel: Who is to blame for the cancelled festival and these names are circulating for alderman
Amsterdam's Music On festival was cancelled after the municipality withdrew its permit over safety concerns, sparking debate regarding accountability among local officials. Journalists also discussed ...
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Author Annie M.G. Schmidt remains very much alive through her work even after her death
The upcoming Annie M.G. Schmidt Week celebrates the legacy of the late Dutch author through events at schools, libraries, and theaters around her birthday. These activities aim to keep her literary wo...
Designer Marco Kroes (1963-2026) left his mark on the newspaper for 41 years
Long-time newspaper designer Marco Kroes has passed away at the age of 62, just weeks after receiving a terminal diagnosis. Kroes, who lived in the Zaanstreek region, spent 41 years shaping the visual...
10 years after Max Verstappen's historic victory in Spain: 'They called us crazy, but we silenced everyone'
Friday marks the tenth anniversary of Max Verstappen’s historic first Formula 1 victory at the Circuit de Catalunya during his debut for Red Bull Racing. Helmut Marko, who faced criticism for promot...
A tricycle, old Model T and a steam-powered bicycle: Jan Geel collects and restores it all
Jan Geel collects and restores a diverse range of vintage vehicles, including T-Fords and steam-powered bicycles, at Museum De Baan in Oostwoud. The museum is highlighted as part of a series showcasin...
Susan Visser to make musical debut in 40-45, the Musical starting in September
Susan Visser will make her musical debut in the production 40-45, de Musical starting this September. She will star alongside René van Kooten, Esmée Dekker, and Joep Paddenburg in the production ann...
Van Rossem and Wortelboer talk to each other like grandfather and granddaughter
Actor Dylan Sprouse and model Barbara Palvin expecting first child
Actor Dylan Sprouse and Victoria's Secret model Barbara Palvin have announced they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news through a post on Instagram on Thursday.
American Pie actor Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen split after 18 years of marriage
Actor Jason Biggs and his wife, Jenny Mollen, have separated after eighteen years of marriage. A spokesperson for the couple confirmed the split to People magazine.
Toos & Henk - May 15
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip, which is published daily from Monday to Saturday. The strip provides a unique and satirical perspective on current events and the latest...
Styles begins record run in ArenA, though the real 'Harry hype' is yet to come
Harry Styles is set to begin a record-breaking series of ten concerts at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam starting this Saturday. Although tens of thousands of fans previously queued for tickets, t...
Review Look For Your Mind!: The Lemon Twigs revive the sixties and seventies
Hanneke (52) and Annemarie (38) arrested during Remembrance Day: ‘Great, arresting people preemptively because you don’t know what they’re going to do’
Traitors imprisoned in KNSM warehouses after the war: sleeping on straw, poor food and riots
‘I knew immediately I was wrong’: the iron bar thrower on the night in 1989 that cost Ajax a year in Europe
Harry and Meghan producing Netflix film about Afghanistan war
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are developing a Netflix film based on the book 'No Way Out: The Searing True Story of Men Under Siege'. The project will adapt the true story of soldiers during the war...
Denmark and Australia through to Eurovision Song Contest final
Denmark and Australia have qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final, where both are considered strong contenders for the win. Malta also progressed to the final with a song written by Dutch son...
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Romania, Norway and Bulgaria through to Eurovision Song Contest final
Romania, Norway, and Bulgaria have successfully advanced to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. In contrast, several other competitors, including Azerbaijan and Luxembourg, failed to qualify for...
Gaza chef serves traditional Palestinian dishes at Rolling Kitchens: "Gives strength"
The 18th edition of the Rollende Keukens food festival is currently taking place in Amsterdam's Westerpark, featuring over 80 food trucks and attracting visitors from across the country. Among the ven...
Elly and her choir travel through time for IJmuiden's 150th anniversary: ‘We are covering the period 1876 to 1906’
Elly Entius and her choir are preparing a musical performance to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. The group will focus on the period between 1876 and 1906 as part of a historical journey t...
Pulmonologist Sander de Hosson wants to make death discussable for children: ‘Saying Grandma is a star is confusing’
Pulmonologist Sander de Hosson is advocating for more open and honest conversations about death with both children and adults. In an interview with Mezza magazine, he argues that avoidant metaphors ca...
Special bunkers in IJmuiden open to public during Bunker Day
Bunkerdag will take place on Saturday, May 30th, featuring the opening of two bunkers in IJmuiden to the public. Visitors can explore these historical sites between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM during the eve...
High tide in Zandvoort draws crowds: ‘More buzz and visitors in the village is always good’
The 'Vloed' festival in Zandvoort is attracting numerous visitors with various activities, including orchestral performances and children's entertainment, running through Saturday. Local residents and...
Dorien Keus (43) brings God and people together as Beverwijk’s new minister. ‘My faith is one way to reach God’
Dorien Keus, a 43-year-old from Amstelveen, will be installed as the new pastor for the Protestant Congregation of Beverwijk-Wijk aan Zee this Sunday. This marks her first time serving in the ministry...
Netherlands boycotts Eurovision, but Dutch fans do not
Despite a lack of interest from Dutch television viewers and an official boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest, many fans from the Netherlands have traveled to Vienna for the event. NU.nl interviewed...