Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Singer Peabo Bryson, known for Disney classics, dies at 75
American singer Peabo Bryson, renowned for Disney hits such as 'A Whole New World' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' has died at age 75. He passed away on Tuesday after being hospitalized following a stroke...
Paul de Prenter (19) went from Verstappen fan in the stands to racing Porsche Supercup at his home circuit
Nineteen-year-old racing driver Paul de Prenter from Haarlem has secured a wildcard to compete in the Porsche Supercup during the Formula 1 weekend at Zandvoort this August. Five years after attending...
Director Martin Scorsese joins AI company as advisor
Renowned film director Martin Scorsese has joined the AI startup Black Forest Labs as an advisor. He aims to use artificial intelligence to explore new creative frontiers and enhance audience experien...
Toos & Henk - June 3
Cartoonist Paul Kusters creates the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk,' which appears from Monday to Saturday. The series provides his unique perspective on current events.
90 cents for five ice cubes in a plastic cup: TikTok trend hits Dutch supermarkets
Dutch supermarkets Albert Heijn and Jumbo have started selling plastic cups with ice cubes to follow a popular TikTok trend among young consumers. While the product is intended for on-the-go convenien...
Ouafae Karimi (50) founded a clinic for elderly people with a migrant background: ‘I want them to feel seen – not as a file, but as a human being’
150-person funeral procession marches through Amsterdam-West in theatrical walk ‘The Procession’
Experts divided over Míchel's arrival at Ajax: 'This is not a top coach'
Evidence found for real 'Pirates of the Caribbean' near the Bahamas
Researchers have discovered shipwrecks off the coast of the Bahamas that were likely looted by pirates during the 18th century. Although the region was a well-known pirate haven at the time, this mark...
Marja Pruis wrote walking book about haunted Amsterdam-Noord: ‘Here you leave the city behind for a while’
Monumental housing block near Jan Evertsenstraat in Nieuw-West may lose status to allow for demolition
No machines, but a scythe: these volunteers help the municipality with green maintenance
Volunteers in Amsterdam have established the Zeiscollectief Amsterdam foundation to perform green maintenance using traditional scythes in areas inaccessible to heavy machinery. This eco-friendly meth...
Former professional footballer Danny Hesp guest of honor at football collectors' fair: 'As a boy I collected Panini stickers'
Former professional footballer Danny Hesp will be the guest of honor at a football collectors' fair held this Saturday at the Telstar stadium in Velsen-Zuid. Hesp, who was once considered for the Dutc...
Opinions divided on Míchel joining Ajax: "We just need to play better"
Ajax has reached a two-year agreement with Spanish coach Míchel to lead the team, sparking mixed reactions among fans. While some supporters express concern over his track record, others emphasize th...
19th-century wine hidden by Nazi supporters in Czech castle on display
Over one hundred bottles of restored 19th-century wine are now on display at a castle in the Czech Republic. These bottles were discovered in the 1980s after being hidden by the castle's former owners...
Queen Máxima unable to play football with actor Bas Muijs due to injury
Queen Máxima was unable to participate in a football match with actor Bas Muijs during the launch of the "De Onzichtbare Blessure" program on Tuesday. The Queen declined the invitation due to an inju...
Michiel van Erp’s drama about Amsterdam gay scene during AIDS crisis opens Netherlands Film Festival
EO program Adieu God? to return with Rachel Rosier as host
The EO television program "Adieu God?" is being renamed to "Adieu! Volgende kaart" for its upcoming season. Rachel Rosier will take over as the host, succeeding long-time presenter Tijs van den Brink.
BNNVARA to cut 79 jobs starting next year due to budget cuts
Dutch public broadcaster BNNVARA announced it will cut 79 jobs starting in 2027 due to budget reductions in the public broadcasting sector. The reorganization involves the elimination of 46 existing p...
North Holland Province raises flag for Keti Koti
The provinces of North Holland and Utrecht will now annually fly flags on June 30 and July 1 to commemorate the history of slavery and its abolition. On June 30, flags will be flown at half-mast to ho...
New cultural and community center in East
Amsterdam is allocating 15.2 million euros to develop the Drenthhal in the East district into a new cultural and community center. The project aims to provide a dedicated space for cultural activities...
City pass also available for undocumented children next year
Starting next year, undocumented children in Amsterdam will be eligible for the Stadspas, which provides access to sports, cultural activities, and school supplies. A pilot program involving 100 child...
Harbor concert in Heemstede with three orchestras
The fifth annual Harbor Concert will take place on June 7 at the Heemstede harbor. Three orchestras are scheduled to perform for the public on platforms along the Heemsteedse Dreef from 14:00 to 15:30...
Film music takes center stage at Composers Soundtracks Festival: ‘Without music, the image loses its dimension’
A female protagonist doesn’t make ‘The Architect’ a contemporary play
Beth Ditto and Billy Porter at opening of Pride Village on Museumplein
Artists Beth Ditto and Billy Porter will headline the opening of Pride Village at Amsterdam's Museumplein on August 4th as part of the World Pride celebrations. The location will serve as the event's ...
Netherlands buys found medieval gold ring for over 83,000 euros
The Dutch state has purchased a medieval gold ring dating from the 9th or 10th century for 83,150 euros. The piece of jewelry will be added to the National Collection and loaned to a museum for exhibi...
Criticism of 'castrated' bull after Milan mosaic floor restoration
A mosaic floor restoration in Milan has sparked criticism after the bull's testicles were seemingly removed from the artwork. The restoration was necessary because the area had become worn down by tou...
Star chef Nick Bril speaks about accident in documentary: 'Worthless years'
In the documentary Rauw, star chef Nick Bril speaks publicly for the first time about the 2024 accident he caused that left his sous-chef, Joe Claridge, with life-altering injuries. Bril reflects on t...
Kanye cannot be kept away, but cabinet will monitor concert closely for antisemitism
The Dutch government announced it has no legal means to deny rapper Kanye West entry to the country for his scheduled concerts on June 6 and 8. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen stated that authorit...