Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Emma Wortelboer to help men on Texel find love in new show
Emma Wortelboer will host a new television program titled "Daten in het Dorp: op Texel." In the show, she assists four men on the island of Texel in their search for a romantic partner.
Bevrijdingspop organizers look back on busy and successful edition
The 46th edition of the Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem drew 125,000 visitors and was praised by organizers as a successful event with no major incidents. Enhanced safety measures and crowd control...
Maickel Ferrier's career would have been different without racism: ’They hung a black doll from a gallows’
Former professional footballer Maickel Ferrier reflects on his career and the significant impact racism had on his journey through various clubs, including Haarlem. The article explores his transition...
Third edition of Heemskerk Festival saved: Organizers receive support from Tata Steel and Bankjesparade among others
The third edition of the Heemskerk Festival will proceed as planned after securing support from sponsors like Tata Steel and Bankjesparade. Despite facing financial uncertainty due to the loss of majo...
New foundation ensures evening four-day walk returns to Heemskerk in 2026
A new foundation has been established to ensure the continuation of the four-day evening walk in Heemskerk starting in 2026. This follows the dissolution of the previous organization that managed the ...
Tent tops tower over Dorpsweide: Five-day May Festival kicks off in one week
The Meifestival in Wijk aan Zee is set to begin on Wednesday, May 13th, with festival tents already being erected at the Dorpsweide. This five-day event is recognized as the largest festival in the co...
Review: For his third solo album ‘Jongen van de zon’, Willem sought inspiration on Curaçao, his father’s island
Review: On her third album ‘Leve de feeks’, Merol’s feminist message sounds clearer than ever
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
Ted Turner, the founder of the international news network CNN, has died at the age of 87. Turner, who had been suffering from a form of dementia in recent years, passed away according to a report from...
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
Ted Turner, the founder of the American cable news network CNN, has passed away at the age of 87. CNN reported the death of its founder, who was a prominent media mogul and philanthropist.
Tribute to Maarten Heijmans: actor wins the Johan Kaart Prize
Actor and singer Maarten Heijmans has been awarded this year's Johan Kaart Prize for his roles in the musical Hadestown and the play Die Dreigroschenoper. The jury praised Heijmans for his exceptional...
Four French CEOs in quick succession: why Dutch companies choose ‘decisiveness from Paris’
Major Dutch corporations including ABN Amro, AkzoNobel, ASML, and Ahold Delhaize are increasingly appointing French executives to top leadership positions. This trend reflects a growing preference for...
From military vehicles to an obstacle course: this is happening Sunday at the Grote Markt
On Sunday, May 10, Haarlem's Grote Markt will host Veteran's Day celebrations featuring military vehicles and an assault course for children. The event focuses on sharing stories and allows children t...
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess to remain in pre-trial detention
An Oslo court has rejected a request from Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, to be released from prison and serve his pretrial detention under house arrest with an an...
Birds in Rijksmuseum garden trapped in nets meant to keep them away
Guided tour of Old Velsen on Sunday, May 10
A local resident will lead a guided tour through the historic village of Old Velsen on Sunday, May 10th. The tour will focus on the history and architecture of the area's 17th and 18th-century houses.
Petting zoo ’t Molentje celebrates 75th anniversary: ‘All animals living with us are allowed to grow old here’
Kinderboerderij ’t Molentje, the oldest petting zoo in the Netherlands, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this Sunday with various festivities. Located in the Groenendaalse Bos, the farm was offic...
Thailand to crack down on unruly tourists
The Thai government is tightening oversight of tourist behavior to ensure it aligns with local cultural values. New measures include increased inspections at bars and clubs, with potential prosecution...
Freedom Ambassadors flew across the country like wannabe Tom Cruises, but Sef made a much bigger impression with a single screenshot
'I heard about a family who took their daughter on a diet vacation': adult sisters crave mother's approval
Soprano Elisabeth Hetherington spotlights 18th-century Marianna Martines: ‘I’m exhausted by all those men on stage’
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Maaike Neuville’s characters define themselves as they wish: ‘Queer is a term that frees you from every conceivable box’
Billie Eilish cried during media training: 'The scariest shit ever'
Billie Eilish shared on the 'Good Hang' podcast with Amy Poehler that she found media training terrifying at the age of fourteen. The singer admitted to crying during the sessions, describing the expe...
Hungarian director films his father's youth in Orphan: ‘All layers of 20th-century trauma are in it’
Tre Ciotole Review: Marta is terminally ill, but bittersweet farewell avoids melodrama
Review of The Tasters: Hitler’s food tasters’ emotions don’t matter – nor does the question of whether they existed
In Thai film ‘A Useful Ghost’, a dead woman’s ghost lives in a vacuum cleaner: ‘I love absurd humor’
The Activist review: queer thriller addresses urgent themes but is rather melodramatic
