Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Actress Phyllida Law (94), mother of Emma Thompson, has died
British actress Phyllida Law has passed away at the age of 94. Over the course of her eight-decade career, she appeared in numerous films, television series, and plays, often working alongside her dau...
These two former police officers have been searching for two years for the identity of ‘Lucky’, the man who can no longer speak after a brain hemorrhage
Godts is gone, so Lang is heading to Ajax – or is it not that simple?
Review: Dressed as Van Gogh, cycling to the tulip fields: Conan O'Brien ticks off mostly clichés in Amsterdam
11 pre-vocational students incorrectly placed in secondary school lottery, OSVO apologizes
Eleven VMBO students in Amsterdam were incorrectly placed during the secondary school matching process due to a technical error in the lottery algorithm. The organization OSVO has apologized for the m...
Katja quietly changes piglet candy shape after 33 years: ‘More contemporary’
After 33 years, the candy brand Katja has quietly updated the shape of its popular pig-shaped sweets. The company confirmed the change, noting that the new design is intended to look more contemporary...
Rapper Ye to perform twice in Russia in October
American rapper Ye is scheduled to perform two concerts in Russia this autumn. The shows will take place on October 10 and 11 at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg.
News media appeal fines for reporting on weight-loss drugs
DPG Media is appealing fines imposed on several newspapers for their reporting on the weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. The media organizations and the Dutch Association of Journalists ...
Ozzy Osbourne's heavy metal festival returns in 2027
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have announced that their heavy metal festival, Ozzfest, will return in 2027. The event is scheduled to take place at the Aston Villa football stadium in Birmingham.
Director Mohammad Rasoulof, who fled Iran, to speak about art and political repression at De Balie on September 4
After Lisa’s murder, many promises were made about safety – reporters Roos van Riel and Tahrim Ramdjan discuss what came of them
Ellie Goulding sues former managers for conflict of interest
Singer Ellie Goulding has filed a lawsuit against her former managers for alleged conflict of interest. She claims she was unaware that the management firm was largely owned by Live Nation, the parent...
Why Vincent van Gogh almost always signed his paintings with his first name – and strikingly often in red
Pub chain bans music and speakerphone calls: 'Customers are going mad'
The British pub chain Wetherspoon has banned the use of phone speakers across its 792 locations. Staff will intervene if customers use speakerphone, citing complaints from other guests about the noise...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 21 to 23
This article highlights various free activities and events available in Amsterdam from Friday, August 21, to Sunday, August 23. The guide aims to help residents and visitors plan their weekend schedul...
Frau Holle: duo exhibition by Viviane Sassen and Emmeline de Mooij weaves together nature, humor, nudity and eroticism
Drenched, alert and a little wistful: the busy morning cycle rush hour is back in Amsterdam
Public Prosecution Service demands 80 hours of community service for Mocro Maffia actor Marouane Meftah
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded an 80-hour community service sentence and a one-month suspended prison sentence for actor Marouane Meftah. The Mocro Maffia actor was involved in two violen...
Wladimir Klitschko 'deeply shocked' by death of ex Hayden Panettiere: 'Intense sadness'
Volodymyr Klitschko expressed his deep shock and intense grief on Instagram following the sudden death of his former partner, actress Hayden Panettiere. The couple shares an eleven-year-old daughter.
International youth hockey tournament no longer in Sloten due to sprinkler ban
The World Hockey Youth Tournament has been relocated from Amsterdam to Houten due to a water sprinkling ban, which prevents the proper maintenance of artificial water-based hockey fields. The ban, imp...
Natali Anna and Ruben Brinkman to play Máxima and Willem-Alexander in Máxima sequel
Natali Anna and Ruben Brinkman have been cast as Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander in the third season of the drama series Máxima. The actors described the production as a major adventure.
Cast for new season of drama series Máxima announced: Argentine-American Natali Anna takes over role from Delfina Chaves
Chinese bar offers customers free AI access with a beer
A bar in China is attracting customers by offering free access to the AI platform DeepSeek with the purchase of a drink. This initiative aims to draw visitors by integrating popular AI technology into...
Love? For Wilfred Genee it is apparently just a side hustle, something that tires you out
Identity unknown for three years, police now receive 140 tips about ‘Lucky’
The Amsterdam cold case team has received 140 tips following the release of images identifying an unknown man known as 'Lucky'. The individual's identity has remained a mystery for three years, and au...
Jetten will also be cheering for his fiancé tonight, but not too loudly
Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander share the experience of having Argentine partners, which creates a complex situation during international sports matches against Argentina. This dynamic is current...
Discord disables livestream feature in Brazil following girl's suicide
Discord has suspended its livestreaming feature in Brazil following reports that a thirteen-year-old girl was encouraged to commit suicide during a broadcast. The platform is currently facing scrutiny...
Formula 1 in Zandvoort: everything you need to know about the 2026 Grand Prix
The Formula 1 Grand Prix is scheduled to take place at the Zandvoort circuit from August 21 to August 23, 2026. This event will mark the final time the racing series visits this specific track.
From antique street to tourist hotspot, the character of Spiegelgracht is changing
The Spiegelgracht and Nieuwe Spiegelstraat in Amsterdam are undergoing a shift in character as traditional antique shops and galleries are increasingly replaced by eateries catering to tourists. While...
Norwegian King Harald (89) hospitalized with fluid accumulation
Norwegian King Harald, aged 89, was admitted to a hospital in Oslo on Monday for medical observation due to fluid retention. The monarch has been receiving treatment for hemolytic anemia with cortison...