Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Heart problems were cause of death for Tim Curry
Actor Tim Curry died from coronary heart disease, with prior health struggles such as kidney cancer and a stroke serving as contributing factors. He was widely recognized for his memorable roles in Th...
Ajax women lose to Real Madrid in stoppage time and miss out on Champions League group stage
The Ajax women's team was knocked out of Champions League contention following a last-minute defeat to Real Madrid. PSV Eindhoven also missed out on the group stage, while Feyenoord successfully advan...
Badr Hari's divorce leads to argument with ex over raising five children: 'No question of physical violence'
Former kickboxer Badr Hari was arrested in Amsterdam amid an escalating dispute with his ex-wife regarding the upbringing of their five children. Hari denies allegations of stalking, threats, and insu...
High interest in first student market for vocational schools: ‘We are the doers of the city’
Amsterdam recently hosted the first student market dedicated to vocational, or mbo, students to improve their social and academic recognition. The initiative aims to change the perception of these stu...
Shoot Your Shot is looking for young film talent
De Schuur in Haarlem is calling for submissions from young filmmakers aged 12 to 21 for its 2026 Shoot Your Shot competition under the theme 'Double.' Entrants can participate in workshops and compete...
Young talents shine during Fashion Week: "I even shed a tear"
Amsterdam Fashion Week is celebrating local creativity by highlighting emerging designers, including a special anniversary archive show by Tess van Zalinge. Industry experts also noted a shift in fash...
Minister Letschert wants to investigate matters first, laughable and cringeworthy
Özcan Akyol criticizes Minister Letschert's decision to investigate matters further, calling the approach laughable and cringeworthy. The columnist shares his personal observations in his recurring t...
Ajax secures Mika Godts' successor: Simon Adingra (24) joins on loan from Sunderland
Ajax has completed the signing of 24-year-old winger Simon Adingra on loan from Sunderland to replace the departed Mika Godts. Additionally, the club has acquired 19-year-old Leo Salazar on loan from ...
Johma factory doors open for one time only: a tour of the salad giant from Losser
The Johma salad factory in Losser is offering a rare, one-time opportunity for the public to tour its production facilities. Visitors will get an inside look at how popular products like kip samba sal...
Homeless poet pulls elegant purple vibrator from his bag: ‘Since I’ve had this, the rats stay away’
A resident in Amsterdam provided a homeless poet with lemonade and socks after hearing him recite a poem near the Zuiderkerk. When asked how he copes with rats while sleeping outdoors, the man reveale...
Wreck lifting for the Amsterdam City Swim with the men from Waternet
Waternet is clearing wrecks and debris from the canals in preparation for the Amsterdam City Swim event held on Sunday, September 6th. This maintenance ensures the waterways are safe for the thousands...
Marius Borg Høiby does not contest extension of detention following death of King Harald
Marius Borg Høiby has accepted a four-week extension of his detention to ensure he can attend the funeral of his step-grandfather, King Harald. Despite disagreeing with the prosecution's justificatio...
Koos Breukel photographs theater maker Steef de Jong
Video | George Clooney arrives in Venice for film festival: 'Buongiorno'
Actor George Clooney has arrived in Venice to attend the annual film festival. Following his arrival, he participated in a scheduled press conference.
Video | Watch the teaser for the eighth season of Gooische Vrouwen here
The eighth season of the popular Dutch show Gooische Vrouwen has released a teaser trailer ahead of its premiere. The new episodes will be available to stream on Videoland starting October 11 and will...
O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil review: how O.J. tried to boost his popularity after (not) murdering his wife
O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil is a documentary exploring the failed prank show Juiced, in which O.J. Simpson attempted to regain popularity after his acquittal. The film reveals the disturbing and...
In the drama Home a migrant family finds no fairy tale land in Denmark
In the drama film Home, a Yugoslavian man named Marko attempts to migrate to Denmark in hopes of securing a better future for his family. His decision results in a difficult separation, as he is force...
Parallel Mothers mostly gets stuck in clichés about the relationship between men and women
The film Histoires Parallèles, directed by Asghar Farhadi, explores the creative process but ultimately suffers from a thin narrative. Despite its ambitious structural presentation, the work is criti...
Documentary addresses awkward power dynamics in the open-plan office: 'You end up trapped together'
Documentary filmmaker Maartje Bakers explores the uncomfortable dynamics of workplace performance reviews in her film De manager. By capturing these traditionally private conversations, she exposes th...
Minimalist movie Diary of a Yogi by Pim de la Parra is a historical curiosity rather than a film for the ages
Nearly 33 years after its initial festival premiere, the film Diary of a Yogi by the late filmmaker Pim de la Parra is being released in cinemas. The movie serves as the final installment of a minimal...
Leviticus review: horror film about queer desire and violence could have been a bit less minimalist
Leviticus is a horror film that follows a teenager named Naim who is stalked by a murderous creature resembling his romantic interest, Ryan. The movie uses its supernatural premise to metaphorically a...
The Death of Robin Hood review: nothing remains of the benevolent bandit
Director Michael Sarnoski presents a revisionist take on the classic folklore legend in his film, The Death of Robin Hood. This anti-film deconstructs the character of the famous bandit, stripping awa...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from September 4 to 6
Amsterdam is hosting a wide array of free and ticketed events from September 4 to 6, including outdoor festivals, theater performances, and community celebrations. Residents can enjoy diverse activiti...
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk to host new game show on SBS6
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk will return to television to host a new game show called The Golden Elevators on SBS6, scheduled for early next year. Alongside this announcement, Talpa revealed several new ent...
Video | Fighting game classic Street Fighter gets new feature film
A new feature film based on the classic video game series Street Fighter is currently in development. The movie will feature Ryu and Ken, who are recruited by Chun-Li to compete in the World Warrior T...
Stale bread? New plan: how to save 3 slices a week (and it's delicious too)
This article provides tips on how to repurpose stale bread into delicious meals to reduce food waste. By implementing these strategies, households can save three slices of bread per week.
Former pop star Gary Glitter pleads not guilty in sex abuse case
Former pop star Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty to eight counts of historical sexual abuse involving a young girl between 1978 and 1981. The 82-year-old, currently in prison for violating previous...
French novel Nevermore wins European Union Prize for Literature: 'Unique work of art'
The French novel Nevermore has won the European Union Prize for Literature, with the jury commending its poignant exploration of grief and history. Both author Cécile Wajsbrot and translator Josephin...
At Ajax, the lows are always deeper, more devastating and bloodier than at PSV
Experts warn: AI photos have become frighteningly real
Experts warn that artificial intelligence models have become so advanced that deepfakes are increasingly difficult to distinguish from real images. They highlight the growing threat of fraud and empha...