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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Di-rect singer Marcel Veenendaal (44): ‘Every year they ask if I want to do The Passion. No way, I call it Depression’
Marcel Veenendaal, the lead singer of the band Di-rect, recently discussed his career and musical interests during an interview. The conversation coincided with the release of the group's latest album...
Opinion: A man was masturbating on metro 53. Is Amsterdam doing enough to protect women in Zuidoost?
An incident of public indecency on Amsterdam's metro line 53 has sparked criticism regarding the safety of women traveling to the Zuidoost district at night. The upcoming cancellation of the direct ro...
Xplore students choose their own exam level, even if teachers have doubts: 'Our pass rate is lower, but we give every child a chance'
The Xplore secondary school in Amsterdam-Noord allows students to create their own curriculum and choose when to take their final exams, even if teachers have doubts. While the model offers significan...
Willem de Kooning was less abstract than previously thought: the draftsman emerges at the Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands is hosting an exhibition titled Willem de Kooning at Work, which explores the creative process of the renowned postwar artist. Featuring 120 works, the collection re...
'The worst part? That the whole street watched as they followed me and called me names': this is what everyday violence against queer people in Amsterdam looks like
Five queer residents of Amsterdam have shared personal testimonies describing a rising climate of hate, intimidation, and violence against the LGBTQ+ community. These individuals report that anti-quee...
The Bear has nothing on this: inside the kitchen of the award-winning Cradam
Café-Restaurant Amsterdam is celebrating its anniversary while managing a high-volume service that sees around six hundred reservations on weekend days. The kitchen staff maintains a fast-paced envir...
The year of young internet pioneers, bagels and coffee to go: was 1996 the year Amsterdam became a metropolis?
The year 1996 is highlighted as a transformative period for Amsterdam, marked by significant infrastructure projects like the Amsterdam Arena and the initial planning for the Noord/Zuidlijn. This era ...
A hidden suitcase in the attic revealed this Amsterdam woman's secret NSB past
The 1995 discovery of a hidden suitcase in an Amsterdam attic revealed the secret NSB past of local resident Willy Breurken. Researcher Merel Ligtelijn discovered that Breurken, who grew up in poverty...
These were this week's best-selling books at Scheltema
I only remember bits and pieces of Amsterdam in 1996
Many prominent Amsterdam institutions, including the Johan Cruijff Arena and the Amsterdam Dance Event, are celebrating their thirtieth anniversary in 2024. This wave of milestones highlights 1996 as ...
In the ‘Disco’ exhibition at the Wereldmuseum, you can finally get into the strictest nightclub ever
The Wereldmuseum is hosting an exhibition titled Disco that explores the history and culture of the legendary New York nightclub Studio 54. Beyond just the music, the exhibit provides visitors with an...
De Poldervogel is generous with sweets, skimps on salt, and is otherwise a fine neighborhood restaurant
De Poldervogel is a community-oriented restaurant in the Watergraafsmeer area of Amsterdam founded by local residents. While a recent review highlighted issues with dish preparation, such as an imbala...
Devanshu (34) from Mumbai left Amsterdam twice but kept coming back: 'I was welcomed here with open arms'
Devanshu Dalmia, a 34-year-old from Mumbai, has moved to Amsterdam twice for work and chose to return both times because he felt welcomed. He is now focused on raising awareness about the high levels ...
Amsterdam singer Caro (45) feels like a bit of an intruder in Zuid: 'In the Jordaan I learned as a child: leave your arrogance at home'
Singer Caro discusses her upbringing in the Jordaan neighborhood and her current life in Amsterdam-Zuid in an interview with Robert Vuijsje. She reflects on how her views of the city have shifted over...
With Bissouma, Ajax's midfield gets crowded: is the flow of young talent stalling?
The signing of Yves Bissouma at Ajax has increased competition in the midfield, raising concerns about the potential lack of first-team opportunities for young prospects. Club leadership must now bala...
Alanis Morissette to release her first Christmas album in November
Alanis Morissette is set to release her first Christmas album, titled Good Weather for Immaculate Conception, in November. The album features a variety of traditional carols, previous covers, and new ...
Review: The Ghost Footballer, about an amateur pretending to be a pro, is full of surprises
The documentary De Spookvoetballer chronicles the life of Bernio Verhagen, a fraudster who convinced professional football clubs to sign him by pretending to be a talented player. Currently imprisoned...
Visitors on the film Rose: ‘They didn’t have that tolerance in the 17th century, and they still don’t really have it now’
Audiences have responded positively to the film Rose, noting its powerful exploration of women's autonomy and the struggle for personal identity. Viewers felt the story effectively draws parallels bet...
City Archives reveal Amsterdam blue with 6500 shards from an illegal excavation
Starting this weekend, the Amsterdam City Archives will display 6,500 ceramic shards that reveal the history of 'Amsterdams blauw,' a local variant of Delft blue. Produced for nearly a decade at a fac...
Netherlands returns diamond from Rijksmuseum and other objects to Indonesia
The Netherlands is returning various historical artifacts, including the diamond of Banjarmasin, to Indonesia following evidence that they were acquired through involuntary loss during the colonial er...
Lightsaber from legendary Luke, I am your father scene auctioned
A lightsaber prop from the famous Star Wars reveal scene is being auctioned by Heritage Auctions and is expected to sell for about 1 million dollars. The auction also features numerous other items fro...
Review: Group of artists show the price of belonging at Wayward Sanctuaries
The exhibition Wayward Sanctuaries showcases how artists explore the concept of home through personal relationships and bicultural identities. The featured works highlight the complexities of finding ...
On the role of money in football: the reports on Dolberg's cruciate ligament were distressing
Children's Book Week gift and picture book reach highest circulation in ten years
The Kinderboekenweek has achieved its highest circulation in a decade with over 400,000 copies of its featured books produced. Record sales and a strong presence in the Bestseller 60 list suggest a gr...
Stolen Renoir artworks worth 9 million euros have been recovered
Two stolen Renoir paintings valued at up to 10 million euros have been recovered in good condition following a museum burglary. French police have arrested five suspects, including two identified as t...
Ajax newcomers may debut against NEC, full-backs and veterans sidelined
Ajax newcomers Yves Bissouma and Simon Adingra may debut against NEC as the team deals with several injury setbacks. Key players including full-backs Anton Gaaei and Caio Henrique, as well as veterans...
Podcast | This is why Peter Pannekoek took a jab at Samson and the hitmaker speaks out
This article serves as an introduction to the latest episode of the entertainment podcast De Achterklap, hosted by Lara Zevenberg, Michiel Vos, and Roos de Ridder. The hosts discuss current entertainm...
Topsport Amsterdam office unusable after Olympic Stadium fire
Topsport Amsterdam faces a five-month displacement after a fire in the Olympic Stadium's parking garage caused significant soot and smoke damage to its offices. Despite the facility closure, the organ...
Prince Andrew receives damages after early lease termination
Prince Andrew has secured compensation after his housing contract was terminated decades early, though he previously faced a large fee for property maintenance. Meanwhile, a judge has declared that th...
Jetten calls parliamentary debate on rainbow flag 'a pity'
Prime Minister Rob Jetten expressed disappointment over the political division in the House of Representatives regarding the decision to hoist the rainbow flag for Coming Out Day. Despite opposition f...