Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Amsterdam vs Rotterdam in battle for baseball title: "Don't look for a chat with them"
The baseball rivalry between Amsterdam and Rotterdam continues to mirror the intensity of Dutch football, with Neptunus recently securing a 4-0 sweep against the Amsterdam Pirates in the Holland Serie...
Actress Sydney Sweeney too sexy for top-level sports, Hyrox athlete Joanna Wietrzyk proves too human
An advertising campaign for a betting site featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has faced backlash for sexualizing female athletes, drawing criticism from prominent sports figures. Meanwhile, Hyrox athlet...
Run for your life: everything about the 2026 Dam tot Damloop in Amsterdam
The 40th annual Dam tot Damloop sports weekend will be held on September 19 and 20, 2026, featuring running, cycling, and walking events between Amsterdam and Zaandam. The milestone celebration includ...
Oasis to play two shows at Johan Cruijff Arena next July
Oasis has confirmed two concerts at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on July 16 and 17, 2025. Fans must register by September 17 for a chance to be selected for the ticket purchasing queue.
Former Artis director Maarten Frankenhuis (84) has died
Maarten Frankenhuis, the former director of Artis zoo in Amsterdam, has died at age 84. During his leadership from 1990 to 2003, he was recognized for advancing animal welfare, education, and innovati...
Parels van de Stad festival took ‘extensive security measures’, yet shooting still occurred
Organizers of the Parels van de Stad festival in Amsterdam claimed to have taken extensive security measures prior to their event. However, a shooting occurred on the festival grounds last Saturday, l...
Peter Bosz found the fuss surrounding Van Bommel's foul laughable
Tupac's killer frequently causes trouble in prison
Duane Davis, the man convicted for his role in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, has faced repeated disciplinary issues while awaiting sentencing in a Las Vegas detention center. Prison records documen...
Paikar is Dutch entry for Best International Feature Film Oscar
The documentary Paikar has been chosen as the Netherlands' official entry for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. The film follows a Dutch-Afghan man's attempts to reconnect with his father and...
Former council member Tara Singh-Varma (78) has passed away
Tara Singh-Varma, the first woman with a migration background to serve in the Dutch House of Representatives, has died at age 78. She was a prominent politician in Amsterdam who participated in the Bi...
Video | Jake Paul struggles with Dutch words during lesson from Jutta Leerdam
Professional boxer Jake Paul recently struggled to pronounce Dutch words while receiving a language lesson from his partner, Jutta Leerdam. The interaction took place during a podcast session where th...
NPO granted extension for decision on Eurovision participation
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO has been granted an extension to decide on the Netherlands' participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. The decision comes as the organization navigates ongoing...
NPO gets more time to decide on participation in 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
The NPO has been granted an extension by the European Broadcasting Union to determine the Netherlands' participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. This follows broadcaster AVROTROS relinquishin...
Travis Barker put meat in his pants before telling his parents he was vegan
Travis Barker revealed he became a vegan at age thirteen after hiding meat in his pockets to avoid eating it under his father's strict rules. The musician and activist now maintains a plant-based diet...
Dyantha (15) delivers speech from the throne during Youth Prinsjesdag: "We are finally being heard"
Young representatives from the Unicef youth panel presented a speech to the Dutch House of Representatives during Youth Prinsjesdag to demand that policymakers listen to the concerns of the younger ge...
The 2026 Dutch Theatre Gala had a rather disheartening plot twist
During the Dutch Theatre Gala, award winner Keja Klaasje Kwestro experienced a vulnerable moment while accepting her prize. The event, which featured various performances and winners, was marked by th...
Bente to release third album DWARS in November
Singer Bente will release her third album, DWARS, in November featuring fourteen tracks including the new single Parachute. The artist, who gained wider recognition through the show Beste Zangers, wil...
Amsterdam newspaper September: good neighbors
The September edition of the Krant Amsterdam focuses on social issues, including addressing loneliness, preventing waste, and providing assistance with taxes. The publication highlights various commun...
Editor-in-chief Freek Staps steps down at ANP: 'Space for new leadership'
Freek Staps is stepping down as editor-in-chief of the Dutch news agency ANP after seven and a half years of leadership. Director Martha Riemsma praised his contributions to the organization's journal...
Samuel Welten to hold his first solo concerts in February
Musician Samuel Welten will perform his first solo concerts this February at Paradiso and TivoliVredenburg. The artist rose to fame last year with his chart-topping debut single and has since earned n...
Keja Klaasje Kwestro wint Theo d'Or voor rol in F*CK LOLITA
Keja Klaasje Kwestro has won the Theo d'Or award for her role in the play F*CK LOLITA, which reimagines the story of the protagonist from Vladimir Nabokov's famous novel. Other theater professionals w...
Video | Meghan shares footage of family in the United Kingdom
Meghan Markle has shared footage of her family in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan intend to keep their residence in the United States for the time being.
The bittersweet message on Amsterdam's Haringpakkersbrug by artist Hedy Tjin: 'These melting ice creams symbolize an earth on fire'
Artist Hedy Tjin has created a vibrant new art installation on Amsterdam's Haringpakkersbrug featuring colorful, melting ice cream cones. While the work initially appears cheerful, Tjin intended the i...
Loes Haverkort undergoes surgery for brain tumor: 'The world turned upside down'
Actress Loes Haverkort has successfully undergone awake surgery to remove a low-grade, slow-growing brain tumor. She is currently recovering well and has already returned to work, with upcoming projec...
Through Margreet Dolman, it was as if the canal district had hijacked an hour of airtime on commercial station RTL 4
Margreet Dolman has returned to television on RTL 4 after fourteen years, broadcasting from Theater de Richel in Amsterdam. The program features a unique mix of political discussion, satire, and cultu...
Israeli minister seeks to revoke citizenship of Gaza documentary filmmakers
Israeli minister Miki Zohar is seeking to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their documentary exposed military practices in Gaza, including the use of AI for tar...
Spot the difference: Nieuwendijk in 1937 and 2026
A 1937 photograph captures the Nieuwendijk in Amsterdam decorated for the visit of Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard. The image was taken using a unique color process by Bernard Eilers, which was s...
Hospitality leader Pim Evers: ‘Amsterdam is driving away the visitors who spend the most and cause the least nuisance’
Amsterdam hospitality leader Pim Evers warns that current municipal policies are damaging business confidence and alienating high-spending corporate travelers. He argues that the industry is unfairly ...
Santje (63) built a tiny house in Waterland: 'Here I only hear the birds, some mooing of cows and the cackling of geese'
Santje Kramer, a 63-year-old resident of Amsterdam, has built a tiny house at a camping association in the Waterland area. She uses this peaceful rural retreat to escape the busy lifestyle of the city...
The Balthazar’s Keuken team expands from the Jordaan to the Vijzelgracht: one spot for dining (Cenc), the other for drinks (the new Copa)
The team behind Balthazar's Keuken has launched a new venue called Bar Copa on the Vijzelgracht in Amsterdam. The establishment focuses on providing a classic bar experience, offering a selection of d...