Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Marco Borsato hospitalized for five days after cycling accident
Dutch singer Marco Borsato was hospitalized for five days following a bicycle accident that occurred two weeks ago. He is currently recovering at home, though his full rehabilitation is expected to ta...
Halsema: Government should apologize to Moluccans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to apologize to Moluccan former soldiers and their families who were forced to relocate to the Netherlands in the 1950s. Speaking at a ...
Mayor Halsema calls on government to apologize to Moluccans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to formally apologize to the Moluccan community for their treatment following their arrival in the Netherlands 75 years ago. During com...
The Jewish betrayers turned in more than 100 Jews: "I want the public to think: what would I do?"
The theater production 'De Jodenverraadsters' tells the true story of two Jewish women who collaborated with Nazi occupiers during World War II to avoid death. Scheduled to perform at Het Amsterdams T...
Luilak market on May 22
The historic Luilakmarkt, the oldest plant and flower market in the Netherlands, will take place in Haarlem on Friday, May 22nd, featuring over 50 vendors along the Raamvest and Raamsingel. Between 4:...
Thriving neighborhood farm at Nieuweweg 2
Ruben and Sarai have transformed a vacant lot in Haarlem into a thriving community farm where 45 households now harvest their own organic vegetables. The project promotes local biodiversity and social...
Verweyhal gets a new future
The Haarlem city council has approved the sale of its share of the Verweyhal national monument to the Raiola heirs to facilitate a full restoration of the historic building. The renovation, set to beg...
The collective King's Day hangover was extensively discussed on TikTok
The entirely original ‘Dandelion’s Odyssey’ is nature documentary, science fiction film, and animation adventure in one
Review: ‘Wasteman’ is a gripping prison drama about toxic masculinity within a failing system
Review: People literally explode in ‘A Failed Tribute to Motherly Love’, but it leads nowhere
Review: The Man with the Smile: Paul Cohen explores humanity through his Jewish father's travel diary
Stalinist terror depicted in Two Prosecutors: ‘We love to believe one hero can save the world’
Godts' Ajax departure likely after the World Cup but club will cash in this summer
André Hazes to bring new show to AFAS Live in November
Singer André Hazes announced on Instagram that he will perform a new show titled 'De Avond Van Je Leven' at AFAS Live on November 7. The artist expressed his excitement about returning to the stage a...
Stumbling stone for heroic civil servant
A stumbling stone is being placed to honor Lammert Wever, a civil servant who joined the resistance during World War II. Wever ultimately sacrificed his life for his involvement in the movement.
Churches from Beverwijk to Akersloot make noise at 4:20 PM for 420 ‘rooted’ children
Churches across the Netherlands will ring their bells at 4:20 PM on Wednesday to support 420 "rooted" children facing residency uncertainty. The nationwide initiative aims to draw attention to childre...
Must-watch: Amsterdammers without phones in Namibia? You’ll want to see this new reality show
The new reality television program 'Ticket to the Tribes' follows several well-known residents of Amsterdam as they exchange their modern urban lifestyles for life in Namibia. Participants must adapt ...
Heirs of football agent Mino Raiola buy Verweyhal in Haarlem
The heirs of late football agent Mino Raiola have purchased the monumental Verweyhal building in Haarlem from the local municipality. The city council approved the sale of the historic Grote Markt pro...
Face painting, swing ride and Silent Disco: this is the Bevrijdingspop Children's Festival in Haarlem
The Kinderfestival of Bevrijdingspop will take place in Florapark, Haarlem, on May 5th, featuring activities like face painting, a carousel, and a silent disco. The event offers a festive environment ...
Committee: Support for May 4 and 5 remains unchanged, growing fear of AI
Public support for Remembrance Day on May 4 and Liberation Day on May 5 remains nearly unchanged compared to last year. These findings are based on the annual National Freedom Survey commissioned by t...
Many questions remain after King's Day stabbing at Olympic Stadium
Police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on the evening of King's Day. Authorities are currently appealing for witnesses and video footage to help...
First names for Haarlem Vinyl Festival announced: Bente, Mula B and Chef’Special
The Haarlem Vinyl Festival has announced its first set of artists for its upcoming fourth edition, featuring Bente, Mula B, and Chef’Special. The festival is scheduled to take place from October 2 t...
Jehovah’s Witnesses now allowed to use their own blood in medical procedures. Is it of any use to them?
Jehovah's Witnesses have updated their policy to allow members to store and use their own blood for planned medical procedures, a shift from their previous total ban on blood transfusions. The change ...
'You can create truly unique works of art here': Paul van Marissing (65) leaves Haarlem Graphic Atelier
Paul van Marissing is stepping down from Grafisch Atelier Haarlem after years of preserving traditional printing techniques. Despite the decline of industrial printing, he successfully promoted the un...
Charlize Theron's children want her to date more
The children of 50-year-old actress Charlize Theron are reportedly encouraging her to start dating again. While open to the idea, Theron mentioned that she is looking for a partner who meets very spec...
Learn 3D printing at Velserbroek library, Makerspace open to everyone 18 and over
The library in Velserbroek is hosting a crash course starting May 11th for adults to learn modern technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting. The program is held at the library's Maakplaats an...
Review: Over the shoulder of a mighty silverback, we look into the jungle one last time with Sir David Attenborough
Marathon will no longer return to the city center
The Amsterdam Marathon will not return to the city center after a safety study by local authorities concluded the area is too vulnerable for 45,000 participants. While organizers hoped to route the ra...
National Mill Day in Zaanstreek: mills open, music and activities for children
National Mill Day will take place on May 9 and 10, with hundreds of wind and water mills across the Netherlands opening their doors to the public. The Zaanstreek region will host special events, inclu...