Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
More than 2,500 artworks from Verwey collection available to view digitally
Over 2,500 artworks and historical objects from the Verwey Museum Haarlem and the Kees Verwey Foundation have been made available for digital viewing. The collection, which includes a wide range of pi...
Sex crime detectives provide a glimpse into their work: ‘If you’ve just been raped, you don’t want a physical exam, but we try to explain the importance of evidence’
Vice detectives Martine and Ilona provide an inside look into their work with the Dutch Team Sexual Offenses, discussing the emotional and professional challenges of investigating sexual crimes. They ...
Over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities head to Haarlem for major national event: ‘They enjoy their achievement and help fallen opponents’
The Special Olympics National Games Haarlem 2026 will be held from June 12 to 14 across 16 locations in Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, and Zandvoort. Over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities are e...
Footballer Cody Gakpo and girlfriend Noa expecting second child
Dutch professional footballer Cody Gakpo and his girlfriend Noa van der Bij have announced they are expecting their second child. The 27-year-old athlete and his partner shared the news with their fol...
Record amount raised during Night against Sexual Violence
Nearly 2,300 participants raised a record-breaking 320,000 euros during the fourth edition of the "Night against Sexual Violence" march in Rotterdam. Organized by Plan International, the event aimed t...
The church service that has lasted 557 days: Aram (22) and his family face arrest and deportation the moment they step outside
The Babayants family has lived inside the Open Hof church in Kampen for 557 days to avoid deportation to Uzbekistan. Volunteers maintain a continuous church service to prevent police from entering, as...
Nel keeps receiving payment reminders for her already paid Museum Card
A customer named Nel is receiving repeated payment reminders for a Museum Card subscription she has already paid for. The Museum Card grants access to over 500 museums across the Netherlands for a sta...
Baking pancakes and rocking in church; André Krul ends Brazilian adventure and sets his sights on Nepal
Dutch goalkeeper André Krul has concluded his football tenure in Brazil and is now preparing for a new professional adventure in Nepal. The move follows the mata-mata quarterfinals, where Krul reflec...
Velsen allows cafes to stay open longer during World Cup, but no extra enforcement
The Velsen city council has approved extended opening hours for catering establishments during the World Cup football tournament. This policy specifically applies to venues that broadcast late-night m...
Disturbances in Paris around Champions League final
Clashes broke out between football fans and riot police in Paris during the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. Several arrests were made, particularly near the Parc des Pr...
Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners proposes to girlfriend just before World Cup
Dutch national football player Teun Koopmeiners has announced his engagement to girlfriend Rosa Schmidt. The proposal took place at Lake Como just two weeks before the start of the World Cup.
Trump wants to give speech instead of concert on US birthday
Donald Trump has announced plans to potentially replace the planned concert series for the 250th anniversary of the United States with an 'America is Back' rally at the National Mall in Washington. Th...
Maarten Wolterink's cartoons appear in Le Monde and The Washington Post: 'I am a cartoonist for lack of any other talent'
Cartoonist Maarten Wolterink, whose illustrations have appeared in prestigious international publications like Le Monde and The Washington Post, will host a workshop at de Koepel during the Haarlem Co...
The 5 of… pianist Sam Nieuwenhuijs. ‘Jazz is daring to let something emerge in the moment’
Haarlem-based jazz pianist Sam Nieuwenhuijs is scheduled to perform at Sociëteit Vereeniging this Sunday following the release of his quartet's album 'Homebound.' In addition to his jazz career, Nieu...
90-year-old Nelly makes a painting every week: "This one is going to America"
Ninety-year-old Nelly Quakernaat has rediscovered her passion for painting while living at the De Makroon nursing home in Amsterdam, completing over 200 works in the last two years. Her paintings were...
Heated Rivalry creator working hard on season two: 'Release as soon as possible'
Jacob Tierney, the creator of the HBO series Heated Rivalry, is currently preparing for the production of its second season. Filming is scheduled to begin in August as Tierney works to release the new...
Atmospheric Zandvoort neighborhood party with Brubeck, bingo and breakdance
A neighborhood party in Zandvoort Nieuw-Noord featured breakfast, music, and bingo on Saturday, providing a festive atmosphere for local residents. The event stood in contrast to recent security measu...
June 2026 is anything but boring in Amsterdam: here’s what to do
June 2026 in Amsterdam features a packed schedule of events, ranging from music festivals to running competitions. The city offers a diverse variety of activities throughout the month to ensure there ...
Coen is a volunteer miller. ‘It is a piece of ingenious engineering’
Volunteer miller Coen Lange and a team of colleagues maintain and operate the 175-year-old mill 'De Onderneming' in Hippolytushoef. Lange highlights the historical structure's ingenious engineering as...
Beverwijk celebrates Strawberry Day on Wednesday June 3: free activities for children behind the Smaeckkamer
The city of Beverwijk is hosting Strawberry Day on Wednesday, June 3, featuring free children's activities on the field behind the Smaeckkamer restaurant. From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, visitors can partici...
Tabitha long doubted whether she could combine her ambitions with motherhood
Dutch singer Tabitha shared on Instagram that she struggled for a long time with the question of whether she could balance her professional ambitions with motherhood. She posted the message to provide...
Great frustration and insults after fences placed around Borneo Jetty: ‘How can two people ruin it for hundreds of residents?’
Joining strangers around the grill at Senbazuru, where the food is the main show (8)
Senbazuru is a Japanese restaurant that has been located in a sports park in Hoofddorp for over 25 years. The establishment remains highly popular, often reaching full capacity even on weekday evening...
Jesper de Jong against Zverev on Roland Garros main court Sunday afternoon
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong will face world number three Alexander Zverev on Sunday afternoon for a place in the Roland Garros quarterfinals. The match is scheduled as the third event of the da...
Video | Controversy over 'AI presenter': 'Producer's reaction is really weird'
Theater cat Tommy sometimes walks onto the stage during Hakim Traïdia's performances
Tommy, a twelve-year-old cat belonging to performer Hakim Traïdia, lives in his theater and occasionally wanders onto the stage during live performances. While the cat considers the venue his home, t...
Jochem Myjer's daughter takes GHB three times a night for narcolepsy
Dutch comedian Jochem Myjer revealed that his 17-year-old daughter takes GHB three times every night to manage her narcolepsy. Myjer is dedicating his upcoming comedy performances to raising funds for...
Vondelpark full of Harry Styles fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol
Fans of Harry Styles are gathering in Amsterdam's Vondelpark and surrounding areas hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer during his concert series at the Arena. Styles has been frequently spotted jo...
Star chef Nick Bril on intern accident: 'I often felt like a loser'
Dutch star chef Nick Bril has spoken publicly for the first time about the accident that seriously injured his intern, Joe Claridge. Bril discussed the emotional toll of the event and expressed gratit...
Stoffer advocates for distributing asylum seekers based on culture and religion
SGP leader Chris Stoffer has proposed that cultural and religious backgrounds should be taken into account when distributing and housing asylum seekers. Speaking at a party meeting in Nieuwegein, Stof...