Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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
Review Spatial, No Problem: surprisingly angular rhythm for a dub reggae specialist
Castle Park Review: Blur guitarist Graham Coxon finally releases 15-year-old solo album of carefree Britpop
Review: Azart, Come Make Art - an artist's life condensed into 83 minutes
Quinten Timber misses Netherlands match against Sweden due to concussion
Dutch midfielder Quinten Timber will miss the Netherlands' upcoming World Cup match against Sweden after suffering a minor concussion during a training session on Thursday. The Olympique Marseille pla...
Fashion illustrator Piet Paris shows his sketches: ‘All my work is handmade – I panic just having to turn on my computer’
Urban explorers Cees, Michel and Mike from IJmuiden sneak through the abandoned Francorchamps Racing Hotel: 'If you share the location, it could be demolished within a week'
Three urban explorers from IJmuiden discovered and explored the abandoned Francorchamps Racing Hotel after taking a wrong turn during a trip. The group emphasizes the importance of keeping such locati...
Son or daughter wants a fatbike, but parents don't: ‘Simply banning it doesn’t work’
The article explores the conflict between teenagers wanting fatbikes or electric scooters for independence and parents' concerns over safety and speed. Experts suggest that simply forbidding these veh...
Angelina Jolie regains fighting spirit thanks to her children after difficult time
Actress Angelina Jolie shared in a Variety interview that her children helped her regain her fighting spirit after a difficult period. She credited them with encouraging her to socialize more and purs...
German man depicted as Hitler at World Cup files police report
A German man from Alsfeld has filed a police report after AI-edited images from the World Cup depicted him as Adolf Hitler. While the man is not personally recognizable in the footage, he noted that h...
Vintage World Cup shirts selling like hotcakes in the Jordaan: ‘Shirts of players like Bergkamp sell super fast’
Acrobats with dreams for the future and dancers from an alien world: tips for the final weekend of Oerol theater festival
Video | Spider-Man stars alongside Zendaya and The Hulk in new movie trailer
Pope Leo to visit Peru in November, where he lived for years
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Peru in November, returning to the country where he lived and worked as a bishop for many years. Having spent most of his adult life there, he has held Peruvian nationality...
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Work underway in summer heat for grand finale of Beverwijk's 750-year market rights anniversary
Preparations are underway at the Stationsplein in Beverwijk for a large celebration marking 750 years of market rights, despite the implementation of the National Heat Plan. The event, which takes pla...
Cristiano Ronaldo mocked worldwide after 2026 World Cup humiliation: compared to an old man
Cristiano Ronaldo faced widespread criticism and social media mockery following a disappointing performance in Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup. Fans and critics compared the...
Netherlands women to face Hungary in 2027 World Cup play-offs
The Dutch women's national football team will face Hungary in a two-legged playoff for qualification to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. If they win, they will advance to a final playoff round against ei...
UK government seeks clarification over alleged Married At First Sight abuse
British Culture Minister Lisa Nandy is seeking clarification from Channel 4 regarding allegations of rape and sexual assault involving contestants on the reality show Married At First Sight. The minis...
Ziggo to stop as Ajax main sponsor after next season
Ziggo has announced it will step down as the main sponsor of Ajax on July 1, 2025. The telecommunications company has decided not to renew its expiring contract with the Amsterdam-based football club.
Treat your dad: 6 tips for celebrating Father's Day in Amsterdam
This article provides six tips for celebrating Father's Day in Amsterdam on Sunday, June 21st. It suggests that organizing a day out is an excellent way to show appreciation and love for fathers.
Pinkpop takes measures to prepare for heat and potential thunderstorms
Pinkpop organizers are taking precautions for the upcoming festival in Landgraaf due to forecasted high temperatures and potential thunderstorms. Measures include providing free water stations and inc...