Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Haarlem Baseball Week setup a major puzzle due to new gymnastics hall: 1,800 square meters less
The 32nd edition of Haarlem Baseball Week is moving forward despite logistical challenges caused by a new gymnastics hall that reduced the event's available space by 1,800 square meters. The internati...
Is football going the American way with commercial ‘drink breaks’? ‘They are the top prize on the rate card’
NOS Sport's Xander van der Wulp explains that commercial advertisements during World Cup drink breaks are an optional but lucrative choice for broadcasters rather than a FIFA requirement. These breaks...
Gallery of honor featuring 27 Amsterdam icons unveiled at Johan Cruyff Arena: ‘They have all contributed to the city in their own way’
An €1,135 milk frother ‘bargain’ and ‘really disgusting’ perfumes: TikTok Shop is open, but not everyone is enthusiastic
Ajax to play friendly against Greek club Panathinaikos
Ajax will play a friendly match against the Greek club Panathinaikos on July 4. The game is scheduled to take place at the EFC '58 sports complex in Ermelo, Netherlands.
'Bert' places obituary for Ernie following death of Wim T. Schippers: 'We had such a wonderful time'
RTL reshuffles talk show lineup: Lubach moves to later in the evening
RTL is restructuring its talk show lineup starting August 31, moving Arjen Lubach's program to a later 11:00 PM time slot to accommodate Renze Klamer's new show. Despite the later television broadcast...
Haarlem residents sought for photo project with newcomers: Seeing each other as human again
The Museum of Humanity is seeking ten residents of Haarlem to participate in a photography project alongside newcomers living in asylum shelters. This initiative aims to foster human connection throug...
Rafael van der Vaart apologizes profusely after joke about Japanese people: 'I deeply regret it'
Former Dutch international Rafael van der Vaart has expressed deep regret following a controversial joke about Japanese people made during a live NOS television broadcast. He apologized publicly, stat...
Sabrina Carpenter stalker gets five-year restraining order
A man has been issued a five-year restraining order after repeatedly attempting to break into the home of American singer Sabrina Carpenter. The court order requires him to remain at least 100 meters ...
Controversial women's football transfer: Feyenoord sign attacker from Ajax
Feyenoord Women has completed a notable transfer by signing attacker Ilayah Dostmohamed from their rivals, Ajax. This move represents a significant transition between the two major Dutch clubs.
European premiere 'The Little Big Things': 'It's bursting with vitality and zest for life'
The European premiere of the West-End musical 'The Little Big Things' will take place at Royal Theater Carré in Amsterdam as part of the 'Broadway in Carré' series. Directed by Ola Mafaalani, the pr...
Heritage of the Week | Layering beneath Waterlooplein
A new architectural model displayed in the Stopera aims to showcase the historical transformation of Amsterdam's Waterlooplein. The project helps visitors visualize the area's rich heritage and past a...
IJmuiden anniversary year prominent at port festival
The upcoming Havenfestival in IJmuiden will prominently feature celebrations for the town's 150th anniversary. This jubilee year serves as a central theme for the festival's activities and events.
Rapper Lil Nas X on bipolar disorder: 'Felt like I've known for years'
American rapper Lil Nas X revealed in an Instagram video that he has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a condition he suspected he had for years. The diagnosis followed an incident last year in wh...
Hundreds of thousands of viewers for Flemish quizzers unknown to Dutch audiences
Jon Bon Jovi fully recovered from vocal problems: 'Never gave up hope'
Singer Jon Bon Jovi has fully recovered from the vocal cord surgery he underwent in 2022. Although the recovery process took longer than expected, the 64-year-old artist shared that he never lost hope...
According to Sophie Hilbrand (50), every Amsterdammer should do these five things: ‘Edible gifts are the best’
'Porridge Queen' Miriam from Obdam won the 2021 World Championship and is now bringing the Dutch Porridge Championship to the Netherlands
Miriam Groot, winner of the 2021 World Porridge Championship, organized the first Dutch National Porridge Championship held on June 20 in Heeswijk-Dinther. The competition focused on traditional prepa...
'Don't touch that sweet boy': Entire street flies rainbow flags after threat to 11-year-old
Residents of Oosterstraat in Haarlem have displayed rainbow flags in solidarity with an 11-year-old neighbor who received a threatening letter for hanging one himself. The community unified to support...
Haarlemmermeer City Council calls for more focus on antisemitism in schools: ‘Reports of Jewish children being bullied for their background’
The Haarlemmermeer municipal council is engaging with schools to improve how antisemitism is reported and addressed following reports of Jewish students being bullied. The initiative, supported by sev...
Katy Perry believes relationship with Justin Trudeau changed her
Singer Katy Perry stated on the podcast UnFamous that her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has profoundly transformed her. She described the experience as a beautiful an...
From grey box to clouds, Heemstede ATM finally gets color: ‘An eye-catcher’
A Geldmaat ATM on Julianaplein in Heemstede has been officially unveiled with a new colorful cloud-themed design chosen by local residents. The machine had remained a plain grey box for a year before ...
From lion suits to Swedish meatballs, entrepreneurs gear up for World Cup fever
Entrepreneurs in Amsterdam are gearing up for the upcoming World Cup match between the Netherlands and Sweden by offering themed merchandise and snacks. Local businesses, from party shops to projector...
Delphine (54) and Cornelia (15): ‘You’re very natural – I wish I’d had that at your age’
The Boroughs Review: Entertaining desert adventure is like Stranger Things with retirees instead of teens
