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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Amsterdam student corps board members can receive grants again
Heemstede gains six decorated residents and one Knight
Mayor Falgun Binnendijk presented seven royal honors to residents of Heemstede during the annual King's Day decorations ceremony on Friday. Six individuals were decorated for their contributions to so...
Amsterdam student corps board members can receive grants again
Board members of the Amsterdam student society A.S.C./A.V.S.V. are once again eligible for scholarships after being sanctioned for misogynistic behavior. Amsterdam's major higher education institution...
'You stepped into the light to help others': Two royal honors in Zandvoort
Two residents of Zandvoort were honored as Members of the Order of Orange-Nassau for their societal contributions on Friday. Mayor David Moolenburgh presented the royal decorations at the town hall af...
Nick Olij after his long-awaited PSV debut: 'All the emotions hit you after everything that has happened this year'
Goalkeeper Nick Olij made his debut for PSV after a nine-month absence from official matches. He expressed a sense of pride and happiness as he returned to the field, reflecting on the emotional chall...
Sumo wrestling, horse racing and costume parades: what to do on King's Day besides flea markets
King's Day in the Haarlem and Velsen region features a variety of unique events beyond traditional flea markets, including sumo wrestling, horse races, and costume parades. This overview highlights se...
Video | Prince William sits in brand new Jaguar Formula E car
Zanger d4vd naast moord op veertienjarige verdacht van bezit kinderporno
American singer d4vd is being prosecuted for the murder of a 14-year-old girl and now faces additional allegations of possessing child pornography. Los Angeles prosecutors stated that a significant vo...
Mitch Apau (35) to assess potential signings for Telstar: Former player becomes scout for first and youth teams
Former Telstar player Mitch Apau has been appointed as a scout for the club's first team and will also coordinate scouting for the youth academy. The 35-year-old, who retired at the end of last season...
Investigation into unsafe work culture at UWV training placements
The Registration Committee of Medical Specialists (RGS) has launched an investigation into the work culture at several UWV training locations. This decision follows reports of an unsafe working enviro...
How De Blaffende Vis designed this year’s famous King’s Day facade
Forum for Democracy floor leader Lidewij de Vos expecting
Lidewij de Vos, the group chair for Forum voor Democratie, has announced that she is expecting her first child. Her partner and fellow party member, Massimo Etalle, will be the father.
Eddy Zoëy could barely speak to his girlfriend and children for months due to illness
Dutch presenter and musician Eddy Zoëy was unable to speak with his partner and children for six months while suffering from Eagle Syndrome. He underwent two surgeries on his neck and was required to...
Thomas Dekker and Laurens ten Dam in killer’s house: former cyclists unwittingly involved in shocking case from Moriah Wilson Netflix doc
Former Dutch professional cyclists Thomas Dekker and Laurens ten Dam were unintentionally involved in the murder case of American cyclist Moriah Wilson, as they were staying at the perpetrator's home ...
Everything related to measuring and weighing in the historic Scales Museum building
The Weegschaalmuseum in Naarden is highlighted as a unique, volunteer-run museum dedicated to the history of weighing and measuring. The article is part of a series showcasing lesser-known cultural ge...
Simone Weimans convincingly shows the wounds of Dutch colonialism have not yet healed
Kees Tol finds long-distance relationship with American boyfriend 'a challenge'
Dutch presenter Kees Tol shared the challenges of his long-distance relationship with his American boyfriend, Buddy, in an interview with L'HOMO magazine. He explained that the distance is difficult t...
Not everyone in the Jordaan is looking forward to King's Day: My cafe is closing, my heart is breaking
Residents and business owners in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood express mixed feelings about the upcoming King's Day celebrations, with some opting to close their doors due to overwhelming crowds. T...
Annet's 93-year-old mother looks forward to Ascension Day morning walk: 'They will go in a convoy of wheelchairs'
Annet’s 93-year-old mother, a resident of the Huis ter Hagen care center, is preparing for a traditional Ascension Day morning outing. The residents plan to celebrate the holiday and the fine weathe...
Harvey Weinstein appeals Los Angeles rape conviction
Harvey Weinstein has filed an appeal against his 2022 rape and sexual abuse conviction in Los Angeles. The former film producer was previously sentenced to sixteen years in prison for the charges.
75 years ago former KNIL soldiers arrived at Javakade: ‘Need for recognition of the pain’
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Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets dies at 67
Darrell Sheets, a star of the reality television show Storage Wars, died on Wednesday at the age of 67. His passing was confirmed by local police in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Video | King reflects on war during gala dinner in Amsterdam
Jade Kops has now completely lost her speech: 'Palliative sedation has been mentioned'
Dutch influencer Jade Kops announced on social media that she has completely lost her ability to speak due to worsening health issues. The update follows previous struggles with communication, with th...
Police hindered by disaster tourists at Bos en Lommerweg accident
Amsterdam police reported being obstructed by onlookers and "disaster tourists" while investigating a car accident on Bos en Lommerweg on Tuesday. Bystanders hampered the investigation by filming the ...
Houseboat residents on King's Day: ‘If we don’t keep an eye out, they pee through the letterbox and in our plants’
Houseboat residents in Amsterdam must remain vigilant during King's Day to prevent revelers from using their homes as public toilets. Residents describe incidents of people urinating on doors, through...
Images of mutilated soldiers as an indictment of war: Ernst Friedrich's War Against War feels unfortunately relevant again
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (April 24-26)
Haarlem is hosting a variety of events and activities for the weekend of April 24 to 26. The city is preparing for King's Night celebrations, offering residents and visitors several options ranging fr...
