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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Halsema wants to clarify Amsterdam hospitality rules: Spontaneous dancing in cafes remains possible
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has clarified new hospitality rules to ensure that spontaneous dancing in cafes remains allowed and that sound level regulations are not overly restrictive. The updated p...
How Soundos El Ahmadi and Pieter Derks literally send the Wolven contestants into the woods
Comedians Soundos El Ahmadi and Pieter Derks are hosting a new psychological game show titled Wolven. In this program, they challenge thirteen experts by sending them into the woods as part of the com...
From theater raves to 'autobiog-fiction' about butts: our theater critics recommend these 6 shows from the 21st Amsterdam Fringe Festival
The 21st Amsterdam Fringe Festival begins on September 3, featuring diverse experimental performances by young theater makers at 23 locations. Critics have highlighted six shows that range from theate...
These B&B Vol Liefde owners used to live in Amsterdam
Three participants from the television show B&B Vol Liefde—Thomas, Eline, and Timothy—all lived in Amsterdam before moving abroad to run hospitality businesses in Spain, Aruba, and Ibiza. As the s...
King and Queen joined again by all their daughters on Prinsjesdag
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima were joined by all three of their daughters for the annual Prinsjesdag ceremony. The event featured the traditional Speech from the Throne, where the King outlin...
Aboard with ferryman Rens Hendrikse: 'Water, city and people come together on the ferry'
The GVB is actively recruiting new, experienced skippers to operate the essential ferries across the IJ in Amsterdam. Skipper Rens Hendrikse highlights the unique nature of the job, where city life an...
Klaas van der Eerden and Anna split up: 'Looking back with a lot of happiness'
Klaas van der Eerden has announced his separation from his partner, Anna, after deciding to go their separate ways earlier this year. The comedian stated that the divorce is already official and the p...
Five questions about the life of a transfer journalist: 'Sometimes I make forty to fifty calls a day'
Journalist Johan Inan details the hectic experience of covering football transfers, highlighting the massive daily volume of communication required to track deals. He explains how the modern transfer ...
New King Haakon takes oath in Norwegian parliament, wife Mette-Marit absent
King Haakon VIII has officially taken his constitutional oath before the Norwegian parliament following the death of his father, King Harald. The ceremony proceeded without Queen Mette-Marit, who rema...
Film Voor de meisjes wins Golden Calf Audience Award 2026
Voor de meisjes has won the 2026 Golden Calf Audience Award, having outperformed other major releases with 324,000 ticket sales. The film follows two couples facing a crisis during a vacation and has ...
HBO Max and Videoland join forces with cheaper bundle
HBO Max and Videoland have introduced a new discounted subscription bundle in the Netherlands, allowing customers to access both services at a reduced monthly rate. The initiative aims to provide bett...
Mocro Maffia actor Meftah sentenced to 120 hours of community service for violent incidents
Mocro Maffia actor Meftah has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service for two violent assaults committed during football matches between 2024 and 2025. The court rejected his self-defense cla...
Mel Gibson apologizes for mocking sign language interpreter: 'Thoughtless'
Actor Mel Gibson has apologized after being filmed mocking a sign language interpreter during an appearance at FanExpo Canada. Gibson stated that his actions were thoughtless and unintentional, but th...
Sombr coming to Ziggo Dome in 2027
Artist Sombr will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam in 2027 as part of a European tour featuring Ravyn Lenae and Jessie Mazin. The musician, who gained international success in 2025, has previous...
Colonial history brought closer in the work of Wesley Doran
Visual artist Wesley Doran is presenting his first solo exhibition, To the Finder the Spoils, which explores his family's colonial history between Curaçao and the Netherlands. The exhibition is hoste...
Sofyan Amrabat has not played since the quarter-final against France: can he be ready for the big match against PSV?
Sofyan Amrabat has joined Ajax as their new defensive midfielder following his last appearance for Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals. He is preparing for his potential debut in the upcoming match...
Pierre van Hooijdonk steps down as regular analyst for NOS Sport
Pierre van Hooijdonk is leaving his role as a regular analyst for NOS Sport to pursue other ventures. His departure follows a year marked by professional controversy, including criticism over his comm...
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465,000 viewers for first RENZE broadcast, Eva draws 840,000 viewers
Renze Klamer has launched his new talk show RENZE on RTL 4, which debuted with 465,000 viewers. Meanwhile, the program Eva on NPO 1 reached 840,000 viewers, as both shows compete for audiences at diff...
Doja Cat struggled with alcohol and drugs: 'But I was never an alcoholic'
Doja Cat has publicly discussed her past struggles with alcohol and cocaine use, emphasizing the negative impact these substances had on her mental health. The artist, who has previously shared her di...
Walking and viewing art in the Amsterdam Forest
Visitors to the Amsterdamse Bos can enjoy seven outdoor art installations this autumn. These works are designed to provide a new perspective on the surrounding natural environment.
Editor-in-chief Joost Niemöller leaves ON! due to 'difference of opinion'
Joost Niemöller has resigned as editor-in-chief of the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland following a controversial segment in which he praised aspects of Adolf Hitler. The broadcaster removed the foota...
28-time German international top candidate to strengthen Ajax defense; replacement for Godts also nearly signed
Ajax is nearing deals to sign German defender Thilo Kehrer on loan from AS Monaco and Ivorian winger Simon Adingra from Sunderland. The club aims to strengthen their defensive lineup and secure a repl...
Donny Roelvink refused to apologize: why shouldn't he be allowed to think his wife has no business with a male trainer?
Renze Klamer returned to television with a talk show that featured a tense discussion with influencer Donny Roelvink. The interview focused on Roelvink's controversial podcast comments regarding gende...
Newspapers respond to investigation into AI opinion pieces: 'Uncomfortable feeling'
An investigation found that over 100 opinion pieces submitted to major Dutch newspapers between late July and late August were partially or fully written using artificial intelligence. Editors at the ...
Efteling to open renovated Raveleijn area on December 1
Efteling will reopen its renovated Raveleijn area on December 1 following a 20 million euro project that includes a new show developed with Puy du Fou. The expansion also adds a new ride called Ravenr...
Ajax fan severely beaten after trying to retrieve stolen scarf, police release footage
An Ajax fan suffered a concussion and facial injuries after being violently assaulted by two men who stole his promotional scarf near the Johan Cruijff Arena in January. Police have released security ...
Former gang member 'Keffe D' found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac
Former gang member Keffe D has been convicted of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. The jury based their decision largely on Davis's own admissions in his memoirs, reje...
Art against Kremlin propaganda: Nobel laureate Elena Zhemkova speaks at De Balie on resisting Russian historical revisionism
Elena Zhemkova, co-founder of the Russian human rights organization Memorial, discussed the fight against state-sponsored historical revisionism at De Balie in Amsterdam. The talk was part of the Arti...
Amsterdam has gone completely overboard with the number of trash cans
The author argues that Amsterdam has installed an excessive number of public trash cans, which frequently overflow and contribute to the city's litter problem. He suggests that removing most of these ...