Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Once again the Dutch government is being played by football hooligans setting off illegal fireworks
Monumental statue of Catholic patron saint at Haga Lyceum entrance has been invisible for years: 'This requires a permit'
SLAM! brings evening show back to radio after three years
Starting August 31, the radio station SLAM! is bringing back an evening show titled 'De Avonduren van Jarno en Jeppe'. The program will be hosted by Jarno van der Wielen and Jesper Kleynen after a thr...
Do parents in the Netherlands have the final say on whether you can get a piercing?
The article explores the parental influence on teenagers getting piercings in the Netherlands, using North West as an example of denied parental consent. It discusses the legal age requirements and th...
4-year prison sentence demanded for former Heideroosjes bassist in child abuse imagery case
Prosecutors have requested a four-year prison sentence for Fred Houben, the former bassist of the band Heideroosjes. He is accused of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse imagery over severa...
Video | Mourning fans honor late singer Dolly Parton with sea of flowers
Ajax close to signing Ukrainian Viktor Tsygankov: He has a very good mentality
Ajax is nearing a deal to sign Ukrainian winger Viktor Tsygankov. Former coach Míchel Sánchez praised the player's collective mentality, suggesting he would be a valuable addition to the Dutch club.
Eating out on a budget or visiting a community restaurant? Check this map
The new website 'Get a Plate' provides an interactive map consolidating various food initiatives, including locations offering free or low-cost meals. This resource aims to make it easier for people i...
Weesperstraat becomes narrower and limited to 30 kilometers per hour
Between August 31 and September 14, road work will take place on the Weesperstraat to implement a new layout. Following the completion of these works, the street will be narrowed and a 30 km/h speed l...
Koos Breukel photographs painter Marien Schouten
British actor Dan Stevens to star as RoboCop in new reboot series
British actor Dan Stevens has been cast as the lead in Prime Video's upcoming RoboCop reboot series. The original 1987 film was directed by the Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven.
June (25) rents a studio in her grandparents' 17th-century home in the heart of Amsterdam: 'Sometimes we find stolen phones in my grandma's flower pots'
Documentary maker Tatjana Bozic (55) searches for a place to call home: Loneliness is universal
In the minimalist drama Peter Hujar’s Day, the process is more important than the outcome
Three years of filming in and around Naples captures the literal and figurative clouds over the city in the oppressive Below the Clouds
Filmmaker Laura Samani: ‘I was one of the boys myself’
The Dog Stars is a lackluster mix of violence and nostalgia that offers nothing new
Hundreds of Beavers is a highly infectious DIY production, blending the early comedies of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton
Prince Harry and Meghan return to the United Kingdom today
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to the United Kingdom today with their children. The couple has been living in the United States since 2020 after Harry stepped back from his duties within...
France relaxes cheese rules due to lack of grass caused by drought
France is temporarily relaxing strict production regulations for traditional cheeses like Comté due to severe drought. Farmers are now permitted to feed their cows alternative fodder because insuffic...
NPO ombudsman receives twenty complaints about Hitler fragment on ON!
The NPO ombudsman has received twenty complaints regarding a broadcast by Ongehoord Nederland that featured a discussion about Adolf Hitler. Complainants are questioning whether the content of the seg...
Grand Prix Radio to become national sports station with well-known presenters
Grand Prix Radio will relaunch as GPR Sportradio this weekend, transitioning into a national sports station. The new channel will feature live sports coverage and news, hosted by prominent presenters ...
Camron Jones to play Tupac Shakur in Snoop Dogg biopic
American actor Camron Jones has been cast to play rapper Tupac Shakur in an upcoming biopic about Snoop Dogg. Jones is best known for his role in the Amazon Prime series Panic.
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 28 to 30
This weekend from August 28 to 30, Amsterdam offers a variety of activities including music festivals, second-hand markets, and boat trips. These events provide a vibrant farewell to the month of Augu...
Second-hand is the new new: how to sustainably switch up your wardrobe (and have fun doing it)
Throughout September and October, various activities are taking place across Amsterdam to encourage sustainable and conscious clothing habits. The initiative highlights how refreshing one's wardrobe t...
Video | Douwe Bob honors the late Dolly Parton with a sensitive solo
Chinese artist gets three-year prison sentence for 'insulting' images of Mao
Chinese artist Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in prison for creating artwork allegedly insulting Chinese heroes and martyrs. Human rights organizations have expressed criticism regarding t...
Luxury cat Romano (30) moved to the 'shitty country' of his roots and sent fabric softener ahead
Rare hobbies breed after long battle against tree felling
Two rare hobbies have successfully hatched and started flying near the Geniedijk in Hoofddorp, a location saved from deforestation two years ago. The area serves as a vital habitat for these birds, wh...
Dolly Parton briefly battled cancer before her death: 'Fought a brave battle'
Country singer Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Her family confirmed the news of her death on Tuesday, though the specific type of cancer was not dis...