Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Haarlem commemorates and celebrates Keti Koti
Haarlem will commemorate and celebrate Keti Koti on July 1st to mark the abolition of slavery in former Dutch colonies. The city is hosting various events, including city walks, lectures, and performa...
Lubach available earlier from now on, but only via Videoland
Town Crier Competition and Food Market on June 24 in Beverwijk
On Wednesday, June 24, town criers from the Netherlands and abroad will gather in Beverwijk for a competition celebrating 750 years of market rights. The festive event will also feature a Smaakmarkt a...
Devon Koswal leaves Telstar to continue career in Norway
Dutch defender Devon Koswal has transferred from Telstar to the Norwegian club Sandefjord Fotball after three seasons. The 22-year-old has signed a contract with the Eliteserien team that runs until 2...
Prosecutors will not appeal Drents Museum art theft case
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service will not appeal the three-year and eleven-month prison sentences given to three men for the robbery of the Drents Museum in Assen. The men were convicted of steali...
Clients of HVO-Querido and other care institutions offer a glimpse into their world through images, text, and sound: ‘I have become something from nothing’
'I'm like a trash can, I eat everything,' says Jane at Zonnebloem lunch, but will the Maharaja’s meatballs hit the spot?
Zonnebloem Uitgeest hosted a lunch event for 36 participants at the local Roman Catholic church's rectory. The gathering provided a social afternoon for attendees, including Jane van Tongeren and Mari...
'Berry Bantam' confident: "Netherlands will beat Sweden 3-1"
Residents of Bantamstraat in Haarlem are preparing to watch the Dutch national team's World Cup match against Sweden in a communal tent. Local figure Berry expresses confidence in a Dutch victory, pre...
Amsterdam turns orange: World Cup fever hits these front gardens
Residents in Amsterdam are embracing 'orange fever' by decorating their front gardens and local pubs with flags and streamers for the World Cup. The festive spirit is most visible in the city's workin...
André Hazes candid about Botox use: 'I just look tired very quickly'
In their podcast ADHAZES, Dutch singer André Hazes and his sister Roxeanne spoke openly about their use of cosmetic treatments like botox. André explained that he visits a cosmetic doctor to counter...
Review: Desire, dependency and memory made tangible and audible in the intimate ‘Spem in alium’
Frenkie de Jong warns rivals: 'Netherlands are in a sense unpredictable'
Midfielder Frenkie de Jong addressed the criticism directed at key players following the Dutch national team's 2-2 draw against Japan at the 2026 World Cup. He warned competitors that the team remains...
Albert Einstein’s handwriting on Damstraat wall opposite Pieter Teyler’s House: ‘The day I spent with you in Haarlem is one of the most beautiful of my life’
A quote by Albert Einstein from a letter to physicist Hendrik Antoon Lorentz is set to be displayed in Einstein's original handwriting on a wall in Haarlem's Damstraat. The display will be located opp...
Jelka van Houten and Donny Ronny in Dutch version of comedy show Taskmaster
Comedians Jelka van Houten and Donny Ronny will participate in the Dutch version of the comedy show Taskmaster. The program, which was announced by RTL on Friday, will be hosted by Arjen Lubach.
If it’s up to Mick Jagger (82), the Stones will tour again: ‘I still have enough energy to sing, dance and jump for two hours’
Video stems from this ancient technique. ‘The magic lantern is the basis of everything’
The Toverlantaarn Museum in Heiloo is highlighted as a hidden gem that explores the history of the magic lantern, which is considered the foundation of modern video technology. This volunteer-run muse...
Spuiten en Slikken gets Belgian version focusing on sex, relationships and intimacy
The Dutch television format Spuiten en Slikken is being adapted into a Belgian version titled Spuiten & Slikken: de sekseditie, focusing on sex, relationships, and intimacy. Filming has already begun ...
Seven unique gardens to be admired during Groei & Bloei Zuid-Kennemerland Open Garden Day
Seven garden owners in the Zuid-Kennemerland region will open their private gardens to the public on Sunday, June 21. The event is organized by the local chapter of Groei & Bloei, allowing visitors to...
'Normally they sit in the passenger seat,' said the beekeeper with a straight face
Public Prosecution chief Rinus Otte slams Marco Borsato’s defense: ‘Bad signal to young girls’
Rinus Otte, the head of the Dutch Public Prosecution Service, has criticized the defense strategy used in the Marco Borsato case, stating it sends a negative message to young victims. In a rare public...
Primary schools focus on Keti Koti: "We are parading through the neighborhood"
Primary schools across Amsterdam are increasingly dedicating time to educate students about Keti Koti, the anniversary of the abolition of slavery. The Flevoparkschool in East Amsterdam is leading the...
Lexi Minetree watched Legally Blonde 150 times to prepare for Elle spin-off
Lexi Minetree revealed on The Tonight Show that she watched Legally Blonde about 150 times to prepare for her role in the upcoming spin-off series Elle. The actress is set to portray a younger version...
Toos & Henk - June 19
Cartoonist Paul Kusters offers a daily satirical perspective on current events through his comic strip Toos & Henk. The cartoon is published from Monday to Saturday, providing a unique look at the new...
Emperor plants cherry tree in Amsterdam Forest: ‘For the Japanese, it is a culturally and spiritually important place’
Poem by city poet Ellen Deckwitz: Gift
This is the story of Vlooienburg, the city’s first multicultural neighborhood on the site of the Stopera: ‘It was truly the center of the Amsterdam Jewish Quarter’
August Dirks (74) sailed the world for 33 years on his Ship of Fools: ‘I didn’t trust myself one bit at the helm’
Review: On new album, Olivia Rodrigo convincingly chronicles mad love and painful heartbreak
Why a scrawny 7-year-old André Hazes gave his first performance here at the Albert Cuyp Market
