Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Your Favorite Toy: Foo Fighters deliver a skillful but predictable routine job
Illustrator Eric Coolen (60) looks back on career with new book: ‘If I’d started in my twenties, I’d be burnt out now’
Illustrator Eric Coolen marks his 60th birthday with a new book, "Geen dag zonder lijn," which looks back on his prolific career. The publication details his creative process and his habit of working ...
Rare first edition of Anne Frank's diary found in thrift store
A rare 1947 first edition of Anne Frank's diary, Het Achterhuis, was recently discovered in a thrift store in Eemnes. Well-preserved copies of this initial printing are highly valuable and can be wort...
Meta removes accounts of queer organizations: ‘This feels like erasure of our community’
Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount's billion-dollar deal
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved a $110 billion merger deal between Paramount and Skydance. The resulting media giant will own numerous American television channels and a vast library...
Ruben van der Meer used 200,000 in savings to make crime comedy ‘Bad Slippers’, now top 3 on Prime: ‘We didn’t want to make any deals’
Charlotte Köhler Prize awarded to dancer Denden Karadeniz and visual artist Afra Eisma
Second booklet from Santpoort Foundation features special places. ‘We started with the gems you might walk right past’
Stichting Santpoort has released a second booklet titled 'Meer Thuis in Santpoort' to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The publication highlights historically significant buildings, objects, and landsc...
Melkweg cancels German DJ Avaion performance following abuse allegations
The Melkweg venue in Amsterdam has canceled a scheduled performance by German DJ Avaion following allegations of abuse made by his former partner. The show, which was set to take place this coming Wed...
Garden of Haarlem Foundation celebrates 30th anniversary
The Garden of Haarlem Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The organization has reached this milestone after three decades of activity in the city.
YouTuber Rouand banned from making prank calls after conviction
A YouTuber whose New Year's Eve prank call led to a fatal shooting was already on probation for previous prank call convictions at the time of the incident. He had been legally prohibited from making ...
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny are the most popular artists of 20 years of Spotify
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny have been named the most popular artists of the last two decades on Spotify as the streaming service celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the platform rel...
Zandvoort must take measures against noise nuisance at Theater De Krocht
The North Holland District Court has ordered the municipality of Zandvoort to implement measures within five months to address noise nuisance from Theater De Krocht. The ruling follows complaints abou...
This is the King's Day 2026 program in Haarlem
Haarlem has announced its program for King's Day on Monday, April 27, 2026, featuring a variety of events including live performances and traditional flea markets. The city-wide celebrations offer act...
Free entry to Bogotá Art in Halfweg: four days of art, crafts and music
Broedplaats Bogotá in Halfweg will host its sixth group exhibition from April 30 to May 3. The four-day event is free to the public and features a variety of art, crafts, and music.
Rosalía takes Ziggo Dome to the confessional via ballet, opera, and reggaeton
Spanish singer Rosalía performed a highly anticipated concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam to showcase her critically acclaimed album LUX. The stage production brought the music to life with a uniq...
IJmond youth feud: First convict released with ankle monitor
An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to ten months in prison, with six months suspended, for the attempted manslaughter and public assault of a teenager from Haarlem during a violent youth feud. Havi...
Buy orange tompouces at these 5 Amsterdam bakeries
To celebrate King Willem-Alexander's birthday, several bakeries across Amsterdam are offering traditional orange tompouces. The article highlights five specific locations in the city where residents c...
The newcomer's 'customer journey': stroopwafels, the button on the bus and endless stacks of forms
This article examines the complex administrative challenges and bureaucratic hurdles faced by newcomers arriving in the Netherlands. It highlights how individuals can become lost in the very system of...
The cup final Danielle Kliwon attended had little to do with romance: it was the vindication of one man and his bold choice
Danielle Kliwon attended the Dutch cup final in Rotterdam with NEC supporters, hoping the club would break its losing streak and finally secure a trophy. The match ultimately lacked a romantic outcome...
YouTuber finally admits making prank call to suspect who shot boys
The YouTuber Rouand YT has admitted to making a prank call to a man suspected of fatally shooting two innocent Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark on New Year's Day. Initially denying inv...
Artists remove songs featuring d4vd from streaming services due to murder case
Several artists, including Laufey and Damiano David, have removed their collaborations with singer d4vd from streaming platforms. The decision follows recent news that d4vd has been charged with the m...
Ajax to play potential play-offs in Volendam due to Harry Styles concerts
Ajax will play their potential European football play-off matches at FC Volendam's stadium if they fail to finish in the top four of the Eredivisie. The relocation is necessary because the Johan Cruyf...
Ajax to play potential play-offs in Volendam due to Harry Styles concerts
Ajax will host potential European football play-off matches at FC Volendam's stadium instead of the Johan Cruijff Arena. The relocation is necessary because their home stadium in Amsterdam is schedule...
Ajax to play potential European play-offs at FC Volendam's stadium
Ajax will move its potential Conference League play-off matches to FC Volendam's stadium because the Johan Cruijff Arena is unavailable due to Harry Styles concerts. The club currently sits in fifth p...
In the hospital, Will and Hugo decided to change course: from the office to music studios
After experiencing life-threatening health scares, friends Hugo and Will quit their office jobs to build fifteen affordable music studios in Amsterdam's Amstelkwartier. The project aims to address the...
Photo of family separated by ICE wins World Press Photo
American photographer Carol Guzy has won the World Press Photo of the Year award for her image depicting a family being separated by ICE agents. The winning photograph highlights the emotional impact ...
The Black Archives returns permanently to Amsterdam East
Getting a royal decoration? Don’t wear it to a funeral (and other royal facts)
On Friday, more than 3,000 citizens across the Netherlands are receiving royal honors as part of the annual 'lintjesregen' event. The article highlights this tradition and provides etiquette tips for ...
Heemstede butcher takes on Amsterdam with flair: 'I was a social worker in a white coat'
Former butcher Paul Wiegel has published his third book, "Professional Knowledge and the Customer Psyche," reflecting on his career and the social interactions he had with his clients. Having worked i...