Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
New elite education with deep pockets: who is paying for the Leiden master's?
The private Pascal Institute is launching a new master's program at the Leidse Zeevaartschool this fall, targeting students seeking alternatives to traditional universities. The elite educational init...
How powerful is the Ajax hard core?
An investigation by AT5 reveals the significant influence of Ajax's hard-core supporter group, the F-side, which has led to security lapses and intimidation at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Stewards report...
'They take our houses and rape our daughters': Persistent prejudices about asylum seekers exposed
This article examines and fact-checks common prejudices regarding asylum seekers and status holders in the Netherlands, which frequently emerge during protests and on social media. It aims to provide ...
Toos & Henk - May 30
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strips. These illustrations are published every week from Monday to Saturday.
Koen Suyk (72) was the Netherlands' top hockey photographer for years; now he is happy mowing the fields of Bloemendaal
Koen Suyk, a 72-year-old veteran sports photographer from Haarlem, is retiring after a career spanning 52 years. Known for his hockey photography across the Netherlands, Suyk will now spend his time e...
Danish radio station accidentally plays AI Paul McCartney: 'Painful blunder'
Danish public radio station P1 accidentally broadcast an AI-generated song imitating Paul McCartney on Friday. The program's creators quickly identified the error and described the incident as a painf...
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Designer Heidi's style: ‘Everyone wants to look unique, but has the same idea about what unique is’
At the feminist book club in Nieuw-West, only work by women is read: ‘The idea of the wild woman is not accepted’
Marian Mudder (68) saw the city change from the Jordaan: ‘Money has taken over everything’
How spiritual oasis De Roos was saved by the men behind New York Pizza and Het Koekemannetje
According to Pepijn Schoneveld, every Amsterdammer should visit these 5 places: ‘The reading table belongs on the UNESCO list’
These Amsterdam architects came up with a never-realized design for Dam Square: ‘It would have been a world-class location’
Public space is still less safe for women than for men: ‘You’re startled, it’s disgusting, but perhaps the worst part was how disparagingly they laughed at us’
Spinoza – the Mokum musical is about the price of freedom: ‘Spinoza was seen as a burden in his time’
Bouillon d’Amsterdam is a quintessentially Amsterdam take on a Parisian restaurant classic (8)
VPRO fundraiser Iris Soeurt’s Amsterdam: ‘I’d love to go to the RoXY with my 20-year-old self’
Residents have complained for years about Pieter Calandlaan, where a 13-year-old boy was killed Saturday: ‘The manosphere rules the road here’
Cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten was left for dead in Rio before becoming a four-time world champion: ‘Elite sport is far from always fun’
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US judge: Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center
A U.S. judge ruled that Donald Trump’s name was improperly added to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The court determined that the name of the national cultural center cannot be changed withou...
Jesper de Jong records biggest win of his career at Roland Garros
Jesper de Jong achieved the biggest victory of his tennis career by defeating world number fifteen Karen Khachanov in five sets at Roland Garros. The win marks a significant milestone for the Hoofddor...
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Summer ice rink next to Olympic Stadium: ‘Nature says there is an incredible amount of energy now, go do something with it’
Review: What if penises became the center and target of a beauty industry gone out of control?
Review: Zest for life proves to be Kylie Minogue's superpower in infectious documentary
Hamdija Draganovic survived multiple concentration camps before arriving at the Ripperda Barracks: ‘In the Netherlands you have to move on with your life, you have no choice’
Hamdija Draganovic, a survivor of several concentration camps, recounts his journey of fleeing Bosnia in the 1990s and rebuilding his life in the Netherlands. After initially staying at the Ripperdaka...
Buko Cup raises 53,500 euros for road safety
The BUKO Cup tournament held at the BUKO Stadium in Velsen-Zuid raised 53,500 euros for road safety on Thursday. The proceeds from the event will be donated to charity to support traffic safety initia...
Heineken Experience celebrates 25th anniversary with free entry for Amsterdammers: ‘No way I’d pay thirty euros, but this was a nice gesture’
Second-hand bookstore in Kinkerbuurt faces closure due to steep rent hike
The second-hand bookstore Sterre der Zee in Amsterdam's Kinkerbuurt faces closure after the death of its owner and a proposed tripling of the rent by the landlord, Stadgenoot. A group of volunteers is...