Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Jade Anna van Vliet and Kenneth Taylor split shortly after engagement
Social media influencer Jade Anna van Vliet and professional footballer Kenneth Taylor have ended their relationship. The split was announced by Van Vliet on Instagram shortly after the couple had bec...
Video | S10 emotional after loud applause from Lowlands audience
Tel Sell's hits and flops: My brother-in-law will soon have a child lock on his television
Readers are sharing their nostalgic memories of the iconic television shopping channel Tel Sell, discussing both the faulty products and the reliable hits. While some items like a fishing rod received...
Long queues at Central Station for final Dutch Grand Prix: "Busy, but fun"
Hundreds of Formula 1 fans faced long queues at Amsterdam Central Station as they headed to Zandvoort for the final Dutch Grand Prix weekend. Despite wait times reaching up to an hour, fans maintained...
Pentagon fires leadership of military newspaper that reported on aircraft carrier
The Pentagon has dismissed the top leadership of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, including editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and publisher Max Lederer, citing insubordination. The affected staff m...
Why DNB helped renovate the home of Suriname's richest Black woman: 'Apologies are not enough'
De Nederlandsche Bank has contributed 500,000 euros toward a museum dedicated to Elisabeth Samson, who was historically the wealthiest woman in Suriname. The funding is part of a broader acknowledgmen...
This airfryer fries brand wins our taste test: ‘That golden-brown tip is the secret’
Three culinary experts conducted a blind taste test of eight different brands of frozen French fries designed for air fryers. The testers aimed to find the best-tasting option for a convenient summer ...
Jan Lammers on final Grand Prix in Zandvoort: 'The mourning starts tomorrow'
Jan Lammers, the sporting director of the Dutch Grand Prix, expressed mixed emotions as the Formula 1 event takes place in Zandvoort for the final time. Despite the high turnout of fans, Lammers descr...
Video | Lil Kleine and Ronnie Flex go wild on the main stage at Lowlands
Unique moving images from Hoofddorp: "I recognize my father, how special"
A historical project featuring a traveling Volkswagen van is screening archival footage of local history across the North Holland province. The initiative, titled 'Een Oogje op Noord-Holland', allows ...
Mainly morning showers expected, also over F1 circuit in Zandvoort
Race fans attending the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort should expect occasional showers today, though the weather is expected to improve by the afternoon. Temperatures across the region are forecast to...
NS transports over 17,000 fans to Zandvoort on Saturday morning
Across North Holland: famous graves at Zorgvlied and a young farmer
Reporter Michel Gijselhart explores various stories across the province of North Holland, including a visit to the historic Zorgvlied cemetery where many famous Dutch figures are buried. Additionally,...
Lowlands day 1 in pictures
Day 2 Dutch Grand Prix - Zandvoort fills with tens of thousands of race fans
The second day of the Dutch Grand Prix is underway, featuring a sprint race and qualifying sessions at the Zandvoort circuit. Tens of thousands of fans are traveling to the event, with the national ra...
Dolly Parton ignored health problems due to sick husband
Dolly Parton revealed that she neglected her own health while caring for her late husband, Carl Dean, who passed away last year. The 80-year-old singer recently had to cancel a performance due to ongo...
Video | Flemming’s guitarist plays impressive blind solo during Zandvoort Grand Prix
Screen Time | Shall we stop destroying books to train AI?
Tech reporter Rutger Otto questions the practice of destroying physical books once they have been used to train generative AI models. He argues that this approach should be reconsidered and explores a...
Staying a few days in your own city? 9 B&Bs in the heart of Haarlem
This article provides a curated list of nine bed and breakfast establishments located in the heart of Haarlem. It highlights local options for residents who want to experience a unique stay without ha...
Zandvoort beach house owners throw their own party: "We hear the cars leaving"
Owners of beach houses in Zandvoort are hosting their own parties this weekend to avoid the high costs of attending the Formula 1 race at the nearby circuit. While some enjoy the atmosphere, many resi...
Neighbors of Netflix office have suffered from renovations for months
Residents living near the Netflix office in Amsterdam are suffering from six months of ongoing noise and parking disruptions due to extensive renovations. Despite complaints to Netflix and local autho...
Dutch hip hop scores at Lowlands, but not everyone is happy with New Wave
Dutch hip-hop demonstrated its significant popularity at the Lowlands festival on Friday, drawing large crowds to performances by New Wave and rapper Willem. Despite the high turnout, the reception fo...
Hundreds cycle through Amsterdam at night for women's safety
Visiting Rob Lewenstein in the US, who fought for years to recover a Kandinsky lost in the war: 'My father would be so happy to have seen these paintings again'
Nuisance from drug users in H-buurt apartments rises sharply since opening of usage room: ‘It is terrible for the people who live here’
Khadija Arib (65): I don’t think my life would have been very different if I had stayed in Morocco
Stichting Lunchwijs promotes healthy school lunches: ‘Often kids just grab something quick, a sweet bun, or nothing at all’
Do the new standardized power cabinets fit in Amsterdam? 'It's like a pimple on the quay wall'
They are trying to break exploited women away from their pimps: ‘They don’t always see themselves as victims’
