Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
School holidays remain a puzzle for working mothers: 'Fathers' turn'
Working mothers in the Netherlands face significant challenges balancing their careers with childcare during school holidays. Many mothers choose to reduce their working hours due to the high costs an...
Art sanctuary must solve homelessness nuisance under Dijksgracht bridge
An artist collective, in collaboration with local entrepreneurs, plans to transform the neglected area between Dijksgracht and Piet Heinkade into a graffiti-art space and outdoor sports facility. The ...
Final performance of Soldier of Orange concludes with drone show
The final regular performance of the musical Soldaat van Oranje at the TheaterHangaar in Katwijk concluded with a ten-minute drone show. Thousands of drones were used to display various scenes and cha...
Trump subpoenas journalists over reporting on new Air Force One
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has subpoenaed New York Times journalists following reports regarding security issues with the new presidential aircraft. The plane in question was re...
Glennis Grace: Thanks to boxing I hit those high notes with ease
Singer Glennis Grace credits boxing as a key factor in improving her vocal range and performance. Additionally, she manages an inflammatory condition through specialized treatments and emphasizes the ...
The Hunger Games inspired Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke to act
Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke revealed in an interview that the original The Hunger Games film inspired her to pursue an acting career. She is set to appear in the upcoming prequel, Sunrise of th...
Rosanna (67) attends Kwaku for the ninth time: ‘They play music that reminds me of the old days – and soon we’ll be eating moksi alesi’
Kwaku kicks off: "With this beautiful weather, it can't go wrong"
The Kwaku Summer Festival has officially begun in Amsterdam's Nelson Mandelapark, featuring food, dance, and music over the next four weekends. Organizers anticipate a successful event due to favorabl...
From house of prayer to meeting place: activities at Haarlem's Oosterkerk in Tuin van Oost
The Oosterkerk in Haarlem has been repurposed into a community hub as part of the 'Buurtbakens' project, hosting diverse weekly activities for local residents. While the building remains a church, the...
Daan lives in his own food forest in the summer, where everything is edible
Daan Goppel has transformed his allotment garden at Tuinpark de Molen in Amsterdam-Noord into a wild, edible food forest containing 250 plant species. While he resides in a bustling part of the city, ...
Herman Brood would still love Amsterdam today, says his manager: "Still brothels and casinos"
Former manager Koos van Dijk and drummer Guzz Genser reflected on their time spent with rock musician Herman Brood at a café in Amsterdam-West. They suggested that Brood would still appreciate the ci...
Herman Brood would still love Amsterdam today, says his manager: "Still brothels and casinos"
Former manager Koos van Dijk and drummer Guzz Genser recall the time spent with Herman Brood at Café de Toog in Amsterdam West. They reflect on the late musician's life and suggest he would still app...
Stones replaced by greenery in Indische Buurt, Haarlem
Residents in the Indische Buurt neighborhood of Haarlem are working to replace paved areas with greenery to combat high temperatures and improve the living environment. Landscape architect Bieke van H...
Haga Lyceum board considers next steps following critical report
Belgian singer Metejoor and model Celine Van Ouytsel split up
Belgian singer Metejoor and model Celine Van Ouytsel have ended their relationship. Their management confirmed the split and stated that there was no conflict between the pair.
Then at Mercatorplein: this is where the story of the Dirk van den Broek supermarket began
The Dirk van den Broek supermarket located at Mercatorplein stands on historically significant ground where the company's story began. This location serves as the origin point for the well-known Dutch...
Why women on the right are breaking through
Recent observations from a NATO summit highlight that the few female leaders currently representing EU nations are predominantly from right-wing political parties. Analysts suggest that women succeedi...
The rocket ice lolly from this budget favorite beats the big name brand: ‘Nice packaging, great ice cream, delicious fruit flavor’
Three ice cream experts tested seven brands of the classic 'raketje' water ice pop, which is the best-selling water ice product in the Netherlands. With 65 to 75 million consumed annually, the experts...
Madonna first American woman with number 1 albums in five decades in UK
Madonna has become the first American female artist to achieve number one albums in the UK across five different decades. This record was solidified by the success of her latest album, Confessions II.
Screen time | If you want to read AI-generated texts, you have to go to LinkedIn
In his weekly tech column, reporter Rutger Otto observes that LinkedIn has become the primary platform for content generated by artificial intelligence. His findings confirm the growing prevalence of ...
Pitbull sets world record for largest gathering of people wearing bald caps
Rapper Pitbull set an official world record during a concert in London when over 20,000 fans appeared wearing bald caps. This event marked the largest gathering of people dressed in this style to mimi...
Rock 'n Roll Junkie Herman Brood died 25 years ago: AT5 looks back
This article commemorates the 25th anniversary of the death of Dutch musician and artist Herman Brood, who passed away on July 11, 2001. It reflects on his significant influence on the Dutch cultural ...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce paid New York 160,000 dollars for security
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly spent over $160,000 on security measures for their wedding celebration in New York. The expenses covered costs such as permits and the deployment of police per...
The style of baker Nick (36): ‘Sometimes the clothes wear me, letting go of that is a layered process’
Presenter Sam Hagens: I owe a lot to Johan Derksen. His role in public debate should not be underestimated
Two days in T6, Amsterdam's largest and ever-growing homeless shelter: 'Having a 19-year-old girl here is truly worrying'
Entrepreneur Marjorie De Cunha sees Amsterdam Southeast changing: 'Bijlmer used to be a dirty word, now it's hot and trendy and everyone wants to live there'
The Amsterdam of Tanja Dik, director of Johan Cruijff Arena: ‘Blood, sweat and tears touches a primal feeling’
Roef sounds fantastic on paper, but reality leaves Mara Grimm furious
