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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Cha cha cha! You can dance outdoors in Amsterdam during the summer months
FC Twente and Ajax matches rescheduled due to European commitments
The KNVB has rescheduled third-round Eredivisie matches for Ajax and FC Twente to September to allow the clubs to better prepare for their European obligations. This change was announced as part of th...
Georgina Verbaan and Soundos El Ahmadi to star in film adaptation of Paul van Loon book
Dutch actresses Georgina Verbaan and Soundos El Ahmadi have been cast in the upcoming film adaptation of Paul van Loon's book, Vampier in de School. They join a production that features a cast of seve...
Manga and anime fans protest after Trump ninja video
A video depicting Donald Trump as a ninja from a popular manga series has sparked online backlash among anime fans. A Japanese online petition expressing concern about the depiction has already gather...
Video | Father of late Jade Kops: 'There is pain, but also pride'
Jochem Myjer raises 162,964 euros for narcolepsy foundation through shows
Dutch comedian Jochem Myjer raised 162,964 euros for his foundation, Stichting Wakker Worden Wakker Worden, through two benefit performances of his show Net Alsof. The funds will support the fight aga...
Zahara Jolie-Pitt also wants to officially drop father's surname
Zahara Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has initiated legal proceedings to officially remove her father's surname. The 21-year-old is following the example of her siblings who...
Hila Noorzai loses father three weeks after the birth of her son
Dutch presenter Hila Noorzai announced the death of her father in an Instagram post. The loss occurred just three weeks after her father became a grandfather following the birth of her son.
It proved child’s play to make a Russian oligarch pay a billion euros too much for his paintings
Die On This Hill singer Sienna Spiro to perform in Amsterdam in March
British singer Sienna Spiro, known for her hit "Die On This Hill," will perform at the Gashouder in Amsterdam on March 14, 2027. The event was announced by concert organizer MOJO.
Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette to perform at first World Cup match in Canada
Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette are set to perform at the first FIFA World Cup match hosted in Canada. The two musicians are part of a larger group of Canadian artists scheduled to give performan...
Chris Brown settles royalty dispute with co-composer
Chris Brown has reached a settlement in a lawsuit where he was accused of withholding royalty payments from a co-composer. The legal dispute involved allegations that the singer had failed to distribu...
In this unique part of Amsterdam, residents refuse to make way for demolition: ‘You are destroying everything’
Residents of Amsteldorp in Amsterdam are protesting against the planned demolition of small houses intended to be replaced by larger housing complexes. They argue that the project will destroy the uni...
Toos & Henk - June 10
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his unique take on current affairs in the daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The series is published daily from Monday to Saturday.
Trump with 'Make Holland win again' slogan on Café Scheiwijck facade: 'Every goal sparks a run on the tap'
Café Scheiwijck in Beverwijk has decorated its facade with an image of Donald Trump and the slogan 'Make Holland win again' for the upcoming Dutch national football team matches. Owner Taylor van Mar...
Artist Leendert Vooijce cleaned Amsterdam's 37 spiral urinals: ‘The dried urine shines back at you’
Sophie (39) and Jesse (38) met at Lowlands: ‘We were quite an unusual combination, maybe that’s why it worked so well’
'Street girl' Jenny van Dalen (76) has been committed to Southeast for over 40 years: 'When I see injustice, I must take action'
Video | Princess Amalia appears in light blue dress during state banquet
Netherlands women to play World Cup qualifying play-offs despite 3-1 win over Poland
The Dutch women's national football team secured a 3-1 home victory against Poland in their World Cup qualifying match. Despite the win, the team failed to qualify directly and must now compete in the...
Media entrepreneur Reinout Oerlemans to receive 2026 Media Lifetime Achievement Award
Media entrepreneur Reinout Oerlemans has been awarded the Media Oeuvre Award 2026 for his transformation from a television personality into an international media builder. The announcement was made on...
Widespread protests in Mexico City ahead of World Cup opening
Protests by a teachers' union have blocked several roads leading to the Mexico City Stadium just two days before the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Despite the demonstrations...
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AZ starts new season at home, away matches for Ajax and Telstar
The KNVB has released the draft schedule for the 2026/27 season, with AZ opening at home against ADO Den Haag while Ajax and Telstar start with away games. Ajax's new manager Míchel will make his deb...
Velsen-Noord village festival a celebration of ‘connection’, ends each night with local anthem
The village of Velsen-Noord is preparing for the 20th edition of its traditional village festival, which will take place from June 19 to 21 at the Stratingplantsoen. Organizers aim to foster community...
Timber 'heartbroken' after missing World Cup due to groin injury
Former Ajax defender Jurriën Timber expressed his deep sadness on Instagram after being forced to withdraw from the World Cup due to a groin injury. The Arsenal player and Dutch international was rul...
Bipolar disorder finally brought Henk Mathijssen (66) where he wanted to be, and earned him a royal honor: 'I didn't want to be a dime, but a quarter'
Henk Mathijssen, a 66-year-old from Beverwijk, was recently appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau for his achievements and journey living with bipolar disorder. Originally from a working-clas...
Does World Cup referee Danny Makkelie inspire youth to pick up the whistle? ‘You’re not a wimp, but the boss on the field’
Author Arjan van den Haak has released two youth novels intended to inspire young football fans to pursue careers as referees, modeled after Dutch World Cup official Danny Makkelie. The stories aim to...
Saving for five years for World Cup dream: John and Erica follow Oranje across America
John and Erica van den Berg from Abbenes have traveled to the United States to support the Netherlands national football team during the World Cup after five years of saving. The couple will attend gr...
Rob Reiner's murder suspect son seeks $1.5 million from trust fund
Nick Reiner, the son of director Rob Reiner, is seeking $1.5 million from his parents' trust fund to pay for his legal defense. Reiner is currently a suspect in the murder of his parents, according to...