Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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-...
Alleged gymnastics teacher abuse victim files report after 30 years: 'I was only eleven and froze when it started'
A man in his forties has filed a police report against his former gymnastics teacher for sexual abuse that allegedly occurred 30 years ago when he was eleven. The victim decided to come forward after ...
Cheers, fireworks and ultimately disappointment for Oranje fans at the Westergasterrein
Dutch football fans gathered at the Westergasterrein in Amsterdam to watch the national team's match against Japan on a large screen. Although the Netherlands took the lead twice with goals from Virgi...
Ellen Ombre, writer on migration and identity, dies at 77
I now understand why young Gen Zers 'snap'
Journalist Senna Brammer explores current trends among the younger members of Gen Z, specifically their frequent use of Snapchat and the high demand for Harry Styles concert tickets. The piece delves ...
ALF actress Anne Schedeen dies at 77
American actress Anne Schedeen, best known for her role as Kate Tanner in the television series ALF, passed away on Sunday at the age of 77. No cause of death has been disclosed for the actress, who r...
Channah Koerten and Nordin Blessing end relationship
Influencer Channah Koerten and radio producer Nordin Blessing have announced the end of their relationship. The couple, who share two children together, shared the news of their split on Instagram on ...
Former international Jerry de Jong (61), father of Nigel, dies
Former Dutch international footballer Jerry de Jong has passed away at the age of 61, according to an announcement by the KNVB. He earned three caps for the Netherlands national team in 1990 and 1991 ...
He is the only Dutchman in this summer's major World Cup ad, Kim Lammers notes—and it wasn't in the script
Dutch footballer Virgil van Dijk is the only Dutch player featured in Nike's six-minute summer commercial titled 'Rip the script.' He appears alongside other global stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Erlin...
Over 4.2 million viewers watch Netherlands draw with Japan at World Cup
More than 4.2 million viewers watched the Dutch national football team's opening World Cup match against Japan on Sunday. The match resulted in a 2-2 draw, according to data from the National Media Re...
Mart Smeets understands why emigrants at the World Cup in Canada and the US cheer for their former homelands
Mart Smeets discusses the behavior of post-WWII emigrants in Canada and the United States who support their original homelands during the World Cup. He highlights how these individuals, who built new ...
Tyra Banks sues Netflix for defamation over docuseries
Tyra Banks has filed a lawsuit against Netflix for libel and slander regarding the documentary series Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. The former model and judge alleges the streaming s...
Amsterdam Newspaper June: Outdoors again
The June edition of the Amsterdam newspaper features topics such as outdoor art, Keti Koti, and Pride celebrations. The publication also provides information on local issues like residential burglarie...
Municipality sees space for three caravans on Schwannstraat
The municipality has identified space for three additional caravan pitches on Schwannstraat in the Boerhaavewijk neighborhood. This development marks the first outcome of a challenging search to creat...
Zelensky: Serious Russian attack on Christian culture
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of launching one of its most serious attacks on Christian culture following a strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex. Zelensky ca...
Shania Twain appreciates her body more in menopause: 'Not in control of everything'
Canadian singer Shania Twain shared in an interview with The Times that she has become less strict with her body since entering menopause. She revealed that she previously engaged in unhealthy habits ...
Watching football in De Hoek with much grumbling over the Netherlands' performance: 'I missed both goals, I was on the toilet'
Patrons at Café De Hoek in Haarlem expressed disappointment over the performance of the Netherlands national football team during a recent 2-2 draw. Despite the general frustration, one visitor's wif...
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess sentenced to four years for two rapes
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison by a court in Oslo for crimes including two rapes. The stepson of Crown Prince Haakon wa...
Singer-songwriter Oliver Tree dies after helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with cage fights in White House garden
Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by hosting several UFC cage fights on the White House lawn. Thousands of spectators joined the president to watch the matches held in the garden.
Foreign media see ‘new Robben’ in Dutch squad and note Koeman’s striking substitutions: ‘Bitter pill for Oranje at 2026 World Cup’
Foreign media have highlighted a promising new talent in the Dutch national football team, drawing comparisons to Arjen Robben. However, international observers also criticized manager Ronald Koeman's...
In know-it-all Wierd Duk's worldview, everything is going to hell
Bob Dylan on aging: 'It brings a sense of freedom'
In an interview with The New York Times, 85-year-old artist Bob Dylan shared that aging brings a sense of freedom. He noted that the best part of being in his eighties is outliving the constant pressu...
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess hears verdict in case with 40 charges
The eldest son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit is scheduled to receive a court verdict today in Oslo following a seven-week trial involving forty criminal charges. After hearing testimony from...
Flodder actress Lettie Oosthoek dies at 88
Dutch actress Lettie Oosthoek, best known for her role as the neighbor Mrs. Neuteboom in the series Flodder, has died at the age of 88. Director Dick Maas confirmed her passing to the news agency ANP.
Toos & Henk - June 15
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily comic strip Toos & Henk. These illustrations are published every Monday through Saturday to offer a humorous...
Ban on supermarket alcohol during Heemskerk festival draws mixed reactions: 'Then we'll just get the beer in Beverwijk?'
The Heemskerk city council plans to ban alcohol sales in local supermarkets during the Volksfeest in September to discourage pre-drinking. The proposal has met with mixed reactions from residents, som...