Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Photographer Wesley Doran is Het Parool’s Image Maker: ‘My grandmother’s photos finally do her justice’
Going on holiday together is fun, but how do you find time for yourself? Lower your expectations
Researcher Ondrej Mitas offers advice on how to maintain personal time and manage expectations while traveling with others to ensure a positive holiday experience. This is the second part of a series ...
It started with a tin of sardines, now there is the Tastes of Nieuw-West project where residents share culinary memories
3voor12 editorial team condemns wave of hate towards Sophie Straat
The editorial team of 3voor12 has publicly condemned the wave of online hate directed at artist Sophie Straat following her performance at the Best Kept Secret festival. The organization issued this s...
Fire at snack bar in Amsterdam-West
A large fire broke out at a snack bar on Jan Evertsenstraat in Amsterdam-West this afternoon. Firefighters are on the scene, and residents have been advised to keep windows and doors closed due to hea...
Oscar Gloukh is determined to succeed at Ajax: 'It was kind of Berghuis to stand up for me'
Review: Trio Pantoum has an excellent ear, but where is the life in their playing?
Five kilometers of Beethoven's Fifth: musicians accompany runners during the Canal Festival
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit leaves hospital after lung transplant
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been discharged from the hospital nearly a month after undergoing a lung transplant. She is now set to continue her recovery at home over the coming months.
Tawny owls are on the rise in Amsterdam, which is bad news for rats (and good news for us)
Jörgen Raymann returns to the theater after ten years: I found it terrifying
Comedian and presenter Jörgen Raymann returns to the stage after a ten-year absence with his new show, Bigi Yari. He admitted to feeling very nervous about performing in the theater again this coming...
Daniël Lippens and Roelof de Vries to host new Radio 2 morning show
Starting in August, Daniël Lippens and Roelof de Vries will host the new morning show on NPO Radio 2. They will succeed the show 'Jan-Willem Start Op!', as presenters Jan-Willem Roodbeen and Jeroen K...
Drag queen Ave Maria Orchestra: I wanted to know what happens when you let go of all expectations of yourself
Robert de Graauw, a 41-year-old performer, has recently adopted the drag persona Ave Maria Orchestra. She is set to host a diva bingo event at Café Montmartre during WorldPride Amsterdam on August 6.
Netflix to launch game show based on Monopoly board game
Netflix is developing a reality game show based on the classic board game Monopoly. Twelve contestants will compete for a grand prize of $2 million, with the series expected to premiere in the fall of...
Video | Tom Cruise surprises with complete transformation in film Digger
Sophie Straat misses 'public solidarity' after controversy over performance
Singer Sophie Straat has expressed disappointment over a lack of public solidarity following the backlash she received for her performance at the Best Kept Secret festival. During the show, she reques...
Marcos Leonardo smashed Neymar and Rodrygo’s youth records at Santos – now he must help Ajax score goals
Justin Baldoni refuses to pay Blake Lively's 'excessive' legal fees
Justin Baldoni has requested that a judge reject or significantly reduce the $8.4 million in legal fees demanded by Blake Lively following a defamation case. The court had previously ordered Baldoni t...
Max Vakantieman offers exactly what you need for pre-trip anxiety: wildfires, a bankrupt travel agency, and a mattress full of hair and stains
René van der Gijp advises against Estavana Polman role in VI: 'Doomed to fail'
René van der Gijp has advised Estavana Polman against joining the television program Vandaag Inside, stating that her participation is destined to fail. Despite this criticism, Polman is scheduled to...
From Surinamese to Korean: 5 spots for finger-licking fried chicken in Amsterdam
Young Thug to perform at AFAS Live in October
American rapper Young Thug is scheduled to perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on Wednesday, October 14. This concert is part of his ongoing The New Generation Tour, as confirmed by event organizer MOJO...
Ditte (30) receives 1022 euros a month from the UWV: 'I feel like success in Amsterdam is measured by how much you earn'
The rabbit is in charge: escape the busy city life with hopping bunnies at The Quiet Rex (20-plus)
These resting spots along the Weespertrekvaart have their backs to traffic
Pride grows in Europe despite opposition: 'The more it is restricted, the more people show up'
OLVG starts trial for late-term abortions: procedure between 22nd and 24th week is permitted but remains sensitive
The life story of Marco van Basten and hard-hitting crime: these are the 8 fall series we are looking forward to
Vampire Diaries actor Paul Wesley married for the third time
Vampire Diaries actor Paul Wesley has married his partner, Natalie Kuckenburg, after a four-year relationship. Kuckenburg shared the news of their marriage on Instagram, following their engagement las...
Roxeanne Hazes' wedding dress was in her partner's trunk for four years
Roxeanne Hazes recently revealed details about her wedding day, noting that her wedding dress had been kept in her partner's car trunk for four years. She finally wore the garment last week.