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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Vintage fans take note: Summe opens its doors in Haarlem
The second-hand clothing store Summe has opened a new 165-square-meter location at Grote Houtstraat 143 in Haarlem. The shop offers a curated selection of pre-loved apparel and accessories, aiming to ...
It is a burden gap rather than an opportunity gap, concludes Sander Schimmelpenninck
Publicist Sander Schimmelpenninck returns with a second season of his series to investigate the growing divide between rich and poor in the Netherlands. He concludes that current political discontent ...
Ajax talent Aaron Bouwman: I am not confused by a comparison with Virgil van Dijk
Young Ajax talent Aaron Bouwman remains focused on his performance despite comparisons to Virgil van Dijk. He aims to continue his unbeaten streak in the first team as he faces competition from Thilo ...
These are the 12 best affordable restaurants in Amsterdam right now
This article highlights the best affordable dining options currently available in Amsterdam, ranging from new budget-friendly establishments to reliable classics. These restaurants provide high-qualit...
Join a mussel walk or attend a free open-air concert: things to do in Amsterdam this week
Amsterdam is offering a diverse range of cultural programming this week, featuring theater festivals, neighborhood music events, and fashion-focused exhibitions. Highlights include the Nederlands Thea...
'Kill' is bookfluencer Noah de Campos Neto's (24) favorite Amsterdam word. What is yours? 'I use yusu all the time'
Bookfluencer Noah de Campos Neto shares his affinity for Amsterdam slang, highlighting words like kill and yusu that reflect the city's evolving linguistic landscape. He also critiques contemporary Du...
Six months into his term, Rob Jetten is abused for his homosexuality in every post on X
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has been the target of frequent homophobic abuse on X during his first six months in office. Research indicates that one in twenty responses to his posts contains hate speech...
Fashion from discarded sofas and festival banners: these emerging designers are breaking down fashion barriers
Emerging designers at Amsterdam Fashion Week are gaining attention for creating wearable fashion using recycled materials like discarded sofas, silicone lace, and old festival banners. These creators ...
Interpol's atmospheric post-punk now features percussion, strings, and more keyboards
Interpol has released their eighth studio album, This Mirror Weighs a Ton, featuring a blend of their signature dark post-punk sound with new elements like strings and percussion. Produced by Andrew W...
The deeply emotional performance by Dexys’ Kevin Rowland can sometimes get on your nerves
Dexys has released their seventh album, Love, which is rumored to be a farewell project from singer Kevin Rowland. The record features strong, reflective songwriting, but Rowland's signature dramatic ...
Former Beastie Boy Mike D makes solo album with his sons featuring hip hop, plenty of punk and occasional melancholy
Mike D of the Beastie Boys has released a solo album titled Thank You, created in collaboration with his sons Skyler and Davis. The project combines his signature hip-hop and punk influences with a ne...
Diemen to add context to colonial street names: 'We want to tell the whole story, even the painful parts'
The municipality of Diemen is adding explanatory notes to street names in the De Sniep district that refer to former Surinamese and Antillean plantations. These new descriptions aim to provide a more ...
Kristien (62) and Felice (22): ‘You thought everything about me was annoying back then, but now you’ve raided my entire closet’
Kristien van Dillen and her daughter Felice discuss the shift in their relationship from years of adolescent friction to a closer bond in adulthood. Living in Amsterdam, the pair reflects on how past ...
Slatuinenweg in De Baarsjes remains lower than the city that grew around it
The Slatuinenweg in Amsterdam is a historic road that originated as an eighteenth-century path for market gardens and later became a popular rural destination. Following the annexation of the municipa...
Roxy Dekker to perform at ArenA next year, Louis van Gaal stars in announcement
Singer Roxy Dekker has announced she will perform at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on April 24, 2027. The news was shared via a humorous video featuring Louis van Gaal, with ticket sales for th...
Roxy Dekker to perform at Johan Cruijff Arena next year: My biggest show ever
Singer Roxy Dekker has announced her biggest concert to date, scheduled for April 24, 2027, at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. Ticket sales for the stadium show are set to begin on September 7 a...
Dozens of Ouderkerk and Amsterdam residents join march for a safer Ronde Hoep: ‘Something must change’
Residents of Ouderkerk and Amsterdam held a protest march on Thursday to demand better traffic safety following the recent death of 21-year-old Nina van den Broek. Participants urged local officials t...
Young fans queue for hours at Ziggo Dome ahead of Roxy Dekker concert: I think I am going to cry a lot
Hundreds of young fans have flocked to the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for a series of four sold-out concerts by pop star Roxy Dekker. The 21-year-old artist has made history as the first woman to headlin...
Hinke and Giovanni from Married at First Sight are expecting their first child
Hinke and Giovanni, a couple from the tenth season of the Dutch reality show Married at First Sight, have announced they are expecting their first child. They are the only couple from their season who...
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Young maker Sytze Bouma on Drag Me [2] RoXY: ‘By putting on a glitter dress, sides of me wake up that are otherwise asleep’
Theater maker Sytze Bouma uses drag as a powerful tool to explore his identity and tell complex stories on stage. His latest production, Drag Me [2] RoXY, dives into the history of the legendary club ...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (September 4-6)
Haarlem hosts several events from September 4-6, including the opening of De Volharding, the Kweekmarkt, and the Haarlem Classic Film Festival. Additional weekend activities feature a local design mar...
Daan and Aylano started their party 'Overbruggen' during corona: 'We didn't need a catchy English name'
Daan de Bakker and Aylano Scipio are celebrating the five-year anniversary of their event series, Overbruggen, which they originally started during the pandemic. The milestone will be marked by two pa...
Amsterdam Museum renovation begins: "Beauty of the monument will be preserved"
The Amsterdam Museum has begun a 125 million euro renovation of its historic Burgerweeshuis location to restore its monumental features and add new facilities. The project aims for completion by 2030,...
Martijn Krabbé feels much more energetic: 'I no longer take certain medications'
Martijn Krabbé reports feeling more energetic after discontinuing medications that affected his appearance, while continuing his television career. The presenter, who was diagnosed with incurable lun...
Restoration of fire-hit Vennep restaurant takes much longer than expected
Restaurant Orries in Nieuw-Vennep will remain closed for at least three months due to extensive smoke damage from a recent kitchen fire. Owner Brian Hendriks, who initially hoped for a quick recovery,...
James Blunt to perform at Ziggo Dome next year
James Blunt is set to return to the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for a concert next year. The performance follows the release of his new twelve-track album, which explores themes like the pressures of mode...
Video | Máxima gets behind the wheel of a tractor during visit to Hengelo
Queen Máxima visited the town of Hengelo to learn about the application of natural raw materials in sustainable construction projects. During the event, she participated in a demonstration by getting...
Public Prosecution Service demands juvenile detention and community service for assault of Tamara Elbaz
Prosecutors are seeking juvenile detention and community service for a teenager involved in the 2024 assault of Tamara Elbaz in Amsterdam. While previous suspects have already been sentenced for their...
Pressure on minister to intervene at ON! increases: 'Now you really have ammunition'
The Dutch Media Authority has requested that Minister Letschert take action to revoke the broadcasting license of Ongehoord Nederland (ON!) due to repeated sanctions and ongoing concerns about radical...
The blissful summer is over and it hurts so much
Wessel Penning reflects on the difficult transition from the pleasant summer holidays back to daily reality. He describes this period as a harsh landing, contrasting with the French term 'La Rentrée'...