Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Maarten Spanjer has cancer: 'Not afraid to die at all'
The 73-year-old Dutch actor and writer Maarten Spanjer announced he was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer last year. Despite the diagnosis, Spanjer remains calm and stated that he is not afra...
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk could not stay on the sidelines forever
Soul singer Gladys Knight (82) to reduce performing
Soul singer Gladys Knight, 82, has announced that she will reduce her touring schedule to focus on the next phase of her life and career. Knight has been active in the music industry for over 75 years...
Millions watch GTA 6 on Netflix simultaneously: platform buckles under the hype, reaction videos go viral
The highly anticipated presentation of Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix drew millions of viewers, causing the streaming platform to crash due to the overwhelming traffic. The event, which showcased nearl...
Qian van Binsbergen created a series about white men: ‘White men seem to suffer from a kind of tunnel vision’
Ajax provides involuntary entertainment under manager Míchel Sánchez
Hundreds of Norwegians gather at palace for ailing King Harald
Hundreds of people gathered at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Thursday evening to show support for the seriously ill King Harald of Norway. The crowd remained at the site late into the night following re...
Former council member Guido Frankfurther finally becomes a tram driver after multiple attempts: "Powerful"
Former city council member Guido Frankfurther has officially qualified as a tram driver in Amsterdam after overcoming previous setbacks, including failing a reaction test and an earlier training attem...
Looking forward to Telstar - Ajax: "I'm an Amsterdammer, but I have a Telstar heart"
Former players reflect on the upcoming Eredivisie match between Telstar and Ajax, sharing personal memories from their time at both clubs. While some express deep loyalty to Telstar, others predict an...
Tieka (42) and Léla (9): ‘Sometimes I really wonder: where do all your thoughts go?’
First double sea lock: National monument Willem I lock in North Holland Canal reopened
Alabama Shakes are back with swampy Southern soul, trip-hop and seventies funk
Netflix-style GTA 6 footage shows brutal executions, parachute jump over Miami gives goosebumps
A 30-minute presentation of Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix showcases the game's stunning graphics, intense violence, and an immersive open-world experience. The highly anticipated title is expected to ...
New GTA VI footage shows massive game world full of realistic details
A detailed look at the highly anticipated game Grand Theft Auto VI was released on Netflix following a series of trailers. Despite some footage leaking before the official presentation, the new conten...
Snelle and his fiancée expecting first child: 'Pregnant and Singer'
Dutch artist Snelle and his fiancée, Sterre Kunzler, have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news on Instagram by posting a photo featuring an ultraso...
Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen (85) has died
Canadian voice actor Peter Cullen, best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has passed away at the age of 85. He died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles.
Couple Izzy (20) and Hugo (22) take their first big trip together: ‘You really get to know someone on the road’
The ‘not just sweet’ Lieverds present first EP: ‘Amsterdam is our muse’
Seagull also crashes during Formula 1 weekend at Zandvoort circuit
A seagull nicknamed Max was rescued from the Zandvoort Formula 1 circuit after suffering a concussion during the race weekend. The bird is currently recovering from its injuries at a bird hospital in ...
Paul Vugts and Wouter Laumans on broad daylight shootings: We rush to the scene with sirens blaring
Lawrence Osborne's new novel is sweltering, with a hint of Patricia Highsmith
Lydia Sandgren continues to build her expanding literary universe: ‘Where does a story begin, and where do you stop?’
The novel ‘Nice Women’ offers a disturbing insight: a toxic friendship can be an identity in itself
Matt Goodfellow's two-part series on boy growing up in poor single-parent household is full of empathy
Rutger & the foreigners takes a look at Raja's life in Haarlem
In the new television program 'Rutger & de buitenlanders', presenter Rutger Castricum explores the lives of immigrants living in Haarlem. The show examines how these individuals arrived in the city an...
Bakkerij Mama has been baking sourdough for Amsterdam restaurants for 15 years, now there is a shop on the Hoofddorpweg
Nepalese in Amsterdam in shock after floods: Everything is destroyed
The Nepali community in Amsterdam is in shock following devastating floods in northern Nepal that have left hundreds dead and over 1,500 people missing. Community members living in the Netherlands are...
Annet Malherbe ordered to rest after fall on film set
Dutch actress Annet Malherbe is taking a break from work after suffering a mild concussion from a fall on the set of the film Floddertje. The 68-year-old is currently resting to recover from her injur...
Trio performance of Heavenly Lights is filled with raging excitement; electrifying and a healthy test of endurance
Sander Hoogendoorn leaves Radio Veronica to become a personal trainer
Radio DJ Sander Hoogendoorn is leaving his daily lunch program on Radio Veronica. The 38-year-old has completed a sports education program and will begin working as a personal trainer.