Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Amazing, Mike! Tel Sell returns to television
The home shopping company Tel Sell is returning to television in the Netherlands. The iconic retailer plans to resume broadcasting its advertisements for various household and fitness products on comm...

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer wakes from medically induced coma: 'Good hope'
John Paris, the 58-year-old drummer for the band Earth, Wind & Fire, has awakened from an induced coma. He remains hospitalized as he is scheduled to undergo two additional surgeries.
Sent away from Feyenoord, Dumfries as an example and now in the Premier League: the story of Milan van Ewijk
Milan van Ewijk will make his Premier League debut against Arsenal, marking the culmination of his football journey from the Dutch second division in 2019. The defender's rapid rise from Excelsior Maa...
New in Amsterdam: Selma (25) brings her favorite Swedish Saturday tradition to Amsterdam
Selma Larsson has opened Sockergris, a shop specializing in Swedish candy, located on the Herenstraat in Amsterdam. The 25-year-old entrepreneur transitioned from a corporate job to launch the store, ...

Controversial rap act Kneecap to play three concerts in the Netherlands this autumn
The Northern Irish hip-hop group Kneecap has announced three concert dates in the Netherlands for this November. The band is scheduled to perform in Groningen, Tilburg, and Amsterdam.

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Soldaat van Oranje aircraft returns to Aviodrome after 15 years: 'Quite a job'
After fifteen years of being used as a set piece for the musical Soldaat van Oranje, an iconic Dakota airplane is returning to the Aviodrome in Lelystad. The transport of the historic aircraft is a co...

Final Grand Prix in Zandvoort: follow everything live here
Fans are gathering at Circuit Zandvoort for what is currently the final Formula 1 Grand Prix in the Netherlands. Authorities have closed roads to the area to manage the influx of visitors, who are lar...

Flevopark community center largely destroyed by fire
A community center in Flevopark, Amsterdam, was largely destroyed by a fire that broke out late last night. Due to the difficulty of reaching the source of the blaze, firefighters allowed the building...
Brankele Frank wants to become a tree after she dies 'but not a pine, I find those too prickly'
Craving a cocktail? These are 5 great cocktail bars in Haarlem
This article highlights five recommended cocktail bars in Haarlem for those looking to enjoy a variety of classic or specialty mixed drinks. It serves as a guide for residents and visitors seeking a p...
Marcos Leonardo cost Ajax nearly 20 million euros, but Tolu Arokodare is more impressive: how much longer will Míchel Sánchez keep him on the bench?

NPO 3FM to play more non-stop music at night
Starting August 31, the Dutch radio station NPO 3FM will play non-stop music between 1:00 AM and 4:00 AM. During the remaining hours, the station is adjusting its programming to provide more opportuni...
From divine maritozzi to crispy zucchini flowers: a culinary holiday to Rome, right here in Amsterdam
Go painting outdoors or visit the Prinsengracht Concert: what to do in Amsterdam this week

Anna Faris quits alcohol: I had to take a step back
Actress Anna Faris has announced that she has stopped drinking alcohol. In a recent podcast appearance, she shared that the decision has led to several positive changes in her life.
Roxy Dekker on her new album and four Ziggo shows: ‘It helps that I live very much in the now’

Zandvoort councilor wants to ban filming 'voyeur glasses' on the beach: 'Enforcement is needed'
Local politician Mirko Gerrits is calling for increased enforcement in Zandvoort after reports revealed that people are secretly filming women on the beach using Meta smart glasses. The illicit footag...
Amsterdammers drive only 2.3 km/h slower in 30 km/h zones than in 50 km/h zones
Review: Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, heartwarming performance with the Ukrainian national anthem as an encore
Sam Smith used to be about grand gestures, but on Hazel Eyes we no longer hear campy spectacle pop
Parking garage Hakfort now stands where the 18th-century Bijlmerlust farmhouse once stood
In his mixtape disguised as a radio broadcast, Ronnie Flex shows he is a fine rapper, but remains overly reliant on autotune
The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers is in crisis but has made a brilliant solo album
Jelani (52) and Bobby (20): I would prefer to live at home forever, or take my parents with me when I move out
Another Amsterdam game studio collapses: development costs keep rising while gamers refuse to pay more
There is more to life than opera, says mezzo-soprano Maria Fiselier: ‘A show like Beste Zangers might not be your taste, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad, right?’

Netflix to release Jessica Simpson documentary next year
Netflix has announced an upcoming documentary set for release next year detailing the life and career of American singer and actress Jessica Simpson. The film will explore various aspects of her profe...