Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Paul Haenen and VPRO shocked by death of Wim T. Schippers
Renowned Dutch artist, program maker, and voice actor Wim T. Schippers passed away last Wednesday at the age of 83 in his hometown of Amsterdam. Comedian Paul Haenen and broadcaster VPRO expressed the...
Cape Verdean Rotterdammers celebrate after World Cup draw
Cape Verdean football supporters in Rotterdam celebrated their national team's draw at the World Cup on Monday evening. Hundreds of people gathered at Heemraadsplein in the Delfshaven district, while ...
Matthijs de Ligt confirms new relationship after split from Annekee Molenaar
Dutch footballer Matthijs de Ligt has confirmed his separation from Annekee Molenaar. The announcement follows months of public speculation and officially ends the couple's relationship.
Dutch-tinged Cape Verde surprises Spain with 0-0 draw at World Cup
Cape Verde achieved a major surprise by drawing 0-0 against Spain in their debut match at the Football World Cup. The team, which features several players with Dutch ties, managed to hold the former c...
Jetten on the death of Wim T. Schippers: a multi-talent is no more
Dutch politician Rob Jetten paid tribute to the artist and television maker Wim T. Schippers, who passed away at the age of 83. Jetten praised Schippers as a multi-talented individual following the an...
Safety measures for World Pride visitors in Amsterdam
Mayor Femke Halsema has announced that reports of violence or discrimination against visitors during World Pride in Amsterdam will be prioritized by law enforcement. The city has established rapid res...
Football fans from Utrecht, Rotterdam and The Hague travel to Beverwijk for Iranian treats during World Cup: 'Busier than average'
The Persian pastry shop Rolet in Beverwijk is experiencing increased traffic as soccer fans from across the Netherlands travel there for traditional treats during the World Cup. Owner Shahin Tadayon r...
After the end of talk show ‘RTL Tonight’: why TV stars and pundits always resurface elsewhere
10 highlights from the work of Wim T. Schippers: from the peanut butter floor to dogs on stage
A World Cup always needs a second love. A team you adopt once your own country is eliminated
The Athletic described the match between the Netherlands and Japan as the best of the World Cup so far, offering hope despite tactical concerns regarding manager Ronald Koeman. The article suggests th...
Artist and Bert & Ernie voice actor Wim T. Schippers dies aged 83
Artist and voice actor Wim T. Schippers has passed away at the age of 83 in his hometown of Amsterdam. He was widely known for his television programs and for providing the Dutch voices for characters...
Wim T. Schippers, artist, TV creator and voice of Ernie, dies at 83
Amber from Beverwijk taught English in Cambodia: 'The hardest class became my favorite'
Amber de Nijs, a 22-year-old student from Beverwijk, has returned to the Netherlands after spending three months teaching English to children in Cambodia. She reflects fondly on the strong bonds she f...
Jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91
South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim has passed away at the age of 91 in Germany following a short illness. His family announced the death of the world-renowned musician on Monday.
Singer Bonnie Tyler wakes from coma after emergency surgery
Singer Bonnie Tyler has woken up from a coma several weeks after undergoing emergency surgery. While the 75-year-old remains seriously ill, her management reports that her condition is showing signs o...
How Haarlem became embroiled in an international struggle over postal traffic
The Thurn und Taxis family established a centuries-long dominance over European postal services, building a massive fortune that remains with the family today. Haarlem became involved in this internat...
How Nike hijacks the World Cup with a spectacular football film (without paying FIFA)
Nike has launched a high-budget global marketing campaign titled 'Rip the script' to compete with rival Adidas during the World Cup. The production, which features Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk, was ...
Opinion: Snack bar ban ignores the social role of a snack bar
Henny Huisman was not involved in raising his children: 'I have no regrets'
Television presenter Henny Huisman admitted in the podcast 'Wat een tijd!' that his busy career prevented him from being involved in his children's upbringing. The 74-year-old stated that he has no re...
Sunday tour in and around Engelmundus Church: Oud-Velsen church is a thousand years old
A guided tour of the 1,000-year-old Engelmunduskerk in Oud-Velsen will take place on Sunday, June 21. The event is organized as part of the National Archeology Days to explore the church's history and...
Disappeared: HHBC, the very first hockey club in the Haarlem region
The article highlights HHBC, the first hockey club established in the Haarlem region, which is no longer in existence. It is featured as part of a series that explores defunct sports clubs and histori...
Mass toilet use during extra breaks for the Dutch national team
Data from water supplier Vitens shows that Dutch viewers used the toilet in large numbers during extra drinking breaks in the national football team's match against Japan. These spikes in water usage ...
Patta founder on warm-up shirt featuring Dutch, Surinamese, and African symbols: ‘Sold out within a few hours’
The Amsterdam-based streetwear brand Patta designed a warmup shirt for the Dutch national football team featuring a mix of Dutch, Surinamese, and African symbols. Despite some racist reactions online,...
Welmoed Sijtsma moves to RTL and gets own late-night show
Welmoed Sijtsma is moving from broadcaster Omroep WNL to RTL, where she will launch her own late-night talk show on RTL 4 in early 2027. She will become a regular host for the network's late-night pro...
Haarlem residents sought for photo project
The 'Ik zie jou' photo project is seeking ten Haarlem residents to be paired with local newcomers for a series of interviews and portraits based on shared interests. These stories and photographs will...
International school De Optimist celebrates diversity during Cultural Day. Everyone proudly shows where they come from on the ‘best day of the year’
International Academy de Optimist celebrated its annual Cultural Day at Jeugdland Hoofddorp, where students and families from around the world showcased their diverse backgrounds. The event emphasized...
VPRO cuts 58 jobs due to budget cuts
The Dutch public broadcaster VPRO is cutting 58 jobs across its media, production, and support departments due to budget cuts. As part of a broader reorganization, 14 new positions will be created to ...
Thijs Römer returns to the stage with show about conviction
Dutch actor Thijs Römer has returned to the stage with a new theater production reflecting on his recent years and legal conviction. His uncle, Paul Römer, shared the news during an appearance on th...
If only we as viewers at home could call on a Video Assistant Rafael van der Vaart
Joey Veerman in good company with Cruyff, Gullit, Davids, Van Bommel and Sneijder after much-discussed advertisement
A full-page advertisement for clothing brand G-Star featuring footballer Joey Veerman has sparked significant public debate and mixed reactions after appearing in the newspaper De Telegraaf. The high-...