Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Toos & Henk - March 3
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. These illustrations are published every Monday through Saturday.
From the world's best bar in Mexico to the Stadhouderskade: ‘What Amsterdam lacks is service’
Americans have become fearful, observes Ian Kenny of the John Adams Institute
Eye Filmmuseum director steps down after restructuring
Bregtje van der Haak is stepping down as director of the Eye Filmmuseum following a restructuring process triggered by significant financial difficulties and job cuts. Both the museum's board and Van ...
Eye Filmmuseum director steps down after 'implemented restructuring'
Bregtje van der Haak is stepping down as director of the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam following a restructuring process driven by financial challenges and job cuts. The museum's board has appointed Joh...
Unfair and harmful: ‘motherhood penalty’ pushes women into a financially vulnerable position
Psychologist Thijs Launspach highlights the 'baby penalty,' a phenomenon where women often experience significant financial setbacks and career stagnation after having children. In contrast, men’s c...
Marta and Kim of circus dance company still still on letting go and trust: ‘You have to know you won’t fall’
Harry Styles' first live performance of new album to be seen on Netflix
Harry Styles' first live performance featuring his new album will be streamed on Netflix starting Sunday evening. The British singer is scheduled to perform the concert in Manchester this Friday.
Yolanthe reality series gets second season on Netflix
Netflix has announced that the reality series about Yolanthe Cabau will return for a second season. Production for the new episodes has already begun.
Jan (64) and Maudy (60) close their pub: ‘We worked through the night on New Year's and Boxing Day, always together’
After 37 years of operation, Jan and Maudy are closing their iconic bar, Café ’t Centrum, in IJmuiden. The establishment, which locals consider a piece of cultural heritage, has been sold to a new ...
Photo exhibition ‘On the Way: The Journey of Refugees’ reveals raw stories behind refugee lives. What remains when you lose everything?
The photo exhibition 'Onderweg' presents the personal stories and journeys of refugees to emphasize the human lives behind the migration crisis. Project leader Clemy de Rooy and volunteer Esther Duine...
Wu-Tang rappers are back in Amsterdam: "What was that one coffeeshop called, De Dampkring?"
Members of the Wu-Tang Clan, including Ghostface Killah and Street Life, held a signing session at the Concerto record store in Amsterdam ahead of their concert at the Ziggo Dome. The rappers met with...
Wu-Tang rappers back in Amsterdam: "What was that one coffeeshop called, De Dampkring?"
Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface Killah and Street Life held a signing session at the Concerto record store in Amsterdam ahead of their performance at the Ziggo Dome. During the visit, the rappers share...
Information meeting at Villa Flora about plans for Hillegom's Jozefkerk
An information meeting regarding the future plans for the Jozefkerk in Hillegom will take place at Villa Flora on Wednesday, March 4th. The event is open to the public and aims to provide updates on t...
Farewell to the warm heart of Overveen: Ineke Janssen leaves as owner of Primera after nineteen years
Ineke Janssen is stepping down as the owner of the Primera store in Overveen after nineteen years of service. The shop has been a central part of the local community, serving as a hub for residents du...
Review roundup of Bruno Mars' The Romantic: 'Sounds pleasant, but feels empty'
Bruno Mars has released his first solo album in ten years, titled 'The Romantic', which blends soul and latin influences with high production quality. While critics appreciate the album's radio-friend...
In ‘The Imposter’, Orkater dives into the world of a celebrated director facing accusations
Asian comfort food: Labo Chao brings new flavors to Haarlem
Labo Chao, a new Pan-Asian eatery owned by Xiaodong Yeh, has opened in the former location of Bistrobar Indonesia in Haarlem. The menu features diverse Asian flavors with significant Chinese influence...
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Karbonkel temporarily removed from Sound & Vision due to pests
The TV puppet Karbonkel has been temporarily removed from the Beeld & Geluid museum in Hilversum due to a pest infestation. Visible damage to the fur around the puppet's neck prompted a six-week treat...
Vanished: Football club Breesaap played at the highest amateur level in the 1960s
The defunct Dutch football club Breesaap, originally founded by employees of the Hoogovens steelworks, is featured in a series about historical sports organizations. During its peak in the 1960s, the ...
'I just have to see it.' Ria van Roon from Heemskerk writes eight-part magical book series Runenritsen
Heemskerk-based author Ria van Roon has written an eight-part magical book series titled Runenritsen. Drawing inspiration from the Heemskerkerduin forest, she utilizes a visual writing style to create...
Dinosaur painting workshop for children at the Pieter Vermeulen Museum in Driehuis
On Sunday, March 8, the Pieter Vermeulen Museum in Driehuis will host a dinosaur painting workshop for children aged four and up. The event is organized as part of the museum's extended exhibition foc...
I have a fascination with statues: an obsession you can lose yourself in
A crowd in the Iranian city of Dehloran was filmed toppling a statue of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to verified footage from Reuters. The incident highlights a recurring historical pattern where...
Israel bans gatherings for Jewish holiday Purim
Israel has prohibited public gatherings for the Jewish holiday of Purim, which begins on Monday evening, due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. The ban prevents traditional communal readings of the Ta...
The Jacksons to the Netherlands in May
Pub quiz for book lovers at Blokker in Heemstede and Cpunt in Hoofddorp
During Book Week, book lovers can participate in themed pub quizzes at two regional locations. The events will take place on March 11 at Bookstore Blokker in Heemstede and the following day at the lib...
Debut album by Culi from Uitgeest released: Every single has a music video.
Pop artist Culi, also known as Philip Kniese from Uitgeest, has released his debut album titled 'WHERE_SHADOWS_DON’T_EXIST_'. The project took two years to complete and includes music videos for eve...
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Rapper Yukkie B dies at 56
Dutch rapper Yukkie B has passed away at the age of 56 following a battle with kidney cancer. His death on Sunday was announced by his former partner on Monday.