Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Cafe owner Frank Mansro (1947-2026) was ‘remarkably quiet for an Amsterdammer’
'The Bride!' is a feminist interpretation of 'Frankenstein' that falls just short
Performance about WWII in the Antilles: ‘People on Curaçao were also in the dark’
Muslims in the region eagerly await their own Islamic cemetery: ‘Traveling far only adds to the grief’
Islamic organizations and mosques in Haarlemmermeer have formed a society to advocate for the establishment of a local Islamic cemetery. The initiators argue that a local burial ground is a necessity ...
Being muscular is the new ideal, but it can become an obsession: how to recognize bigorexia
The article explores the increasing popularity of weight training among young men and the potential for this trend to lead to bigorexia, an obsession with muscle mass. Sports physician Ruben De Gendt ...
Yuki Kempees steps down as Kris Kross Amsterdam frontman after nearly twelve years
Yuki Kempees has announced his immediate departure from the DJ trio Kris Kross Amsterdam after serving as their frontman for nearly twelve years. The 39-year-old stated that his decision to leave the ...
Almost the end of Watergraafsmeer: The night the polder flooded again
On March 5, 1651, the Watergraafsmeer polder flooded, an event that some contemporaries viewed as divine punishment. Despite the significant damage, the area was eventually reclaimed and restored.
Pieter Vermeulen Museum donates collection to Naturalis
The Pieter Vermeulen Museum in Driehuis has donated its specialized collection of fungi and plants to the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden. This transfer, which occurred this week, aims to pres...
Court rules Armada Music does not have to pay extra royalties to artist
The court in Amsterdam has ruled that record label Armada Music is not required to pay additional royalties to artist Martijn Schrader for the digital exploitation of his music. The judge determined t...
Robèrt van Beckhoven and Miljuschka Witzenhausen making TV show about ice cream
Robèrt van Beckhoven and Miljuschka Witzenhausen are collaborating on a new television program titled Meesterlijk IJs, which explores the art of making ice cream. The series follows the duo to Paris ...
In the masterful ‘Sound of Falling’, generations of women are connected by trauma and family secrets
Amsterdam aims to attract visitors to museums
Amsterdam is launching a promotional campaign throughout March to encourage tourists to visit ten of the city's museums. The "Catch me at the museum" initiative will feature posters and social media a...
Wouter from Overveen opens estate at 19th-century Zijlweg 16: ‘In an age where everyone is behind a screen, meeting remains essential. That’s what makes us human’
Wouter Zwagemakers has opened Buitenplaats Overveen in a 19th-century building at Zijlweg 16 to serve as a hub for human interaction. The initiative aims to provide a meaningful physical meeting space...
Ringo Starr to release new album Long Long Road in April
Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is set to release a new album titled 'Long Long Road' on April 24. The 85-year-old musician collaborated with several artists on the project, including Sheryl Crow, ...
Heemskerk Lokaal wants to push ahead with Heemskerk scale model: ‘In the town hall this summer’
Sebastiaan Schoorl of the Heemskerk Lokaal party is pushing to exhibit a model of Heemskerk in the town hall as early as this summer. Supported by local resident Karen Vleugel, the initiative aims to ...
Original finds from 150 years of IJmuiden in library
The Velsen library will host an exhibition from February 26 to April 8 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. The display features original historical finds related to the history and devel...
Monumental vaults in Arnhem 'illegally' demolished after fire
Monumental cellar vaults in Arnhem were illegally demolished despite efforts by the municipality to preserve historical remains following a major city center fire last year. Local authorities have des...
Ellie and Hanna score big at the puzzle fair: 'It shouldn't be made of that very thin cardboard'
A busy puzzle fair held this Tuesday at the Zeewijk senior center attracted dozens of visitors looking for new challenges. Attendees like Ellie and Hanna browsed the selection, specifically seeking ou...
Ill Vincent Croiset continues acting and gets married: ‘It felt bitter, things were going so well’
We want to give back: Lorenzo, Evren and Ties to mentor young musical talents in Delftwijk City
Three rappers and producers from Haarlem, named Lorenzo, Evren, and Ties, have taken over the music studio at the Delftwijk City youth center. They aim to mentor and support young local musical talent...
Telstar scarf also popular among AZ supporters
AZ supporters, including Stefan Boerkoop and his mother Willy, gathered to purchase a highly sought-after Telstar scarf. The item has seen significant interest from fans in Alkmaar, who waited in anti...
Warner Bros. working on new Game of Thrones series and film
Warner Bros. is developing a new television series and a feature film set within the Game of Thrones universe. These upcoming projects were reported by several American media outlets as part of an exp...
'What on earth are you talking about, we are being liberated!' shouted Iranian writer Keyvan Shahbazi on Pauw & De Wit
Frank Mansro, 'neighborhood father' from De Pijp, dies at 78
Frank Mansro, the beloved owner of Café Mansro in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood, has passed away at the age of 78. Known as a 'neighborhood father' and a prominent figure in the Surinamese communi...
Harry Styles' sultry new album is the soundtrack for a stadium marathon
'Girls' houses' on WhatsApp popular among teens, but everyone is watching
Young girls are increasingly using WhatsApp as a social media platform to share photos, videos, and private information like school schedules. However, these public groups are often accessible to anyo...
With this new building, minimalism is abolished: the Amsterdam School has a successor
Roxy Dekker big winner at 3FM Awards, voted best artist
Roxy Dekker emerged as the big winner at the 3FM Awards, securing titles for Best Artist and Best Song for her hit "Loser." The ceremony, held at TivoliVredenburg, also honored the band DI-RECT as Bes...
Duncan Laurence will not return to Eurovision: 'In this state, no thank you'
2019 Eurovision winner Duncan Laurence has announced he will not return to the song contest, expressing support for the Dutch boycott of the event. He stated that he does not wish to participate in th...
Neighborhood iftar for youth Sunday in Zandvoort: 'Fast along or just join in'
A neighborhood iftar for youth and local residents will be held at Sportcafé Noord in Zandvoort on Sunday, March 8. The event invites all community members to join, regardless of whether they are fas...