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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
How spiritual oasis De Roos was saved by the men behind New York Pizza and Het Koekemannetje
According to Pepijn Schoneveld, every Amsterdammer should visit these 5 places: ‘The reading table belongs on the UNESCO list’
These Amsterdam architects came up with a never-realized design for Dam Square: ‘It would have been a world-class location’
Public space is still less safe for women than for men: ‘You’re startled, it’s disgusting, but perhaps the worst part was how disparagingly they laughed at us’
Spinoza – the Mokum musical is about the price of freedom: ‘Spinoza was seen as a burden in his time’
VPRO fundraiser Iris Soeurt’s Amsterdam: ‘I’d love to go to the RoXY with my 20-year-old self’
Bouillon d’Amsterdam is a quintessentially Amsterdam take on a Parisian restaurant classic (8)
Residents have complained for years about Pieter Calandlaan, where a 13-year-old boy was killed Saturday: ‘The manosphere rules the road here’
Cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten was left for dead in Rio before becoming a four-time world champion: ‘Elite sport is far from always fun’
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US judge: Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center
A U.S. judge ruled that Donald Trump’s name was improperly added to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The court determined that the name of the national cultural center cannot be changed withou...
Jesper de Jong records biggest win of his career at Roland Garros
Jesper de Jong achieved the biggest victory of his tennis career by defeating world number fifteen Karen Khachanov in five sets at Roland Garros. The win marks a significant milestone for the Hoofddor...
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Summer ice rink next to Olympic Stadium: ‘Nature says there is an incredible amount of energy now, go do something with it’
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Hamdija Draganovic survived multiple concentration camps before arriving at the Ripperda Barracks: ‘In the Netherlands you have to move on with your life, you have no choice’
Hamdija Draganovic, a survivor of several concentration camps, recounts his journey of fleeing Bosnia in the 1990s and rebuilding his life in the Netherlands. After initially staying at the Ripperdaka...
Buko Cup raises 53,500 euros for road safety
The BUKO Cup tournament held at the BUKO Stadium in Velsen-Zuid raised 53,500 euros for road safety on Thursday. The proceeds from the event will be donated to charity to support traffic safety initia...
Heineken Experience celebrates 25th anniversary with free entry for Amsterdammers: ‘No way I’d pay thirty euros, but this was a nice gesture’
Second-hand bookstore in Kinkerbuurt faces closure due to steep rent hike
The second-hand bookstore Sterre der Zee in Amsterdam's Kinkerbuurt faces closure after the death of its owner and a proposed tripling of the rent by the landlord, Stadgenoot. A group of volunteers is...
Olav Mol and Jack Plooij to preview Formula 1 for KIJK
Olav Mol and Jack Plooij are returning to television to provide Formula 1 race previews for Talpa's platform KIJK. The duo's return was announced by Talpa on Friday, marking their comeback to F1 broad...
'Replica' of Golden Coach drives through the Jordaan: "Nice that there's a dachshund on it"
Artist Riny Assink paraded his hand-built replica of the Golden Coach through Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood to honor the area's historical connection to the original royal carriage. The replica, wh...
Máxima completes first part of military training: 'An example to many'
Queen Máxima has completed the first phase of her military training as a reservist for the Dutch Ministry of Defence. She received her beret during a ceremony in Breda on Friday afternoon, where the ...
Cycling back to the ferry together: Students create project to improve sense of safety in Amsterdam North
Amsterdam theater maker Yassine el Amriti (24): ‘The common thread in my work is the desire to belong’
Leontine Ruiters resumes work after car accident
Dutch personality Leontine Ruiters has returned to work following a car accident on Ibiza involving her and her daughter Jada. Despite suffering bruised ribs and several bruises, Ruiters is continuing...
Stacks of Donald Ducks or books on Golden Earring and Heemskerk: PKN book sale proceeds for Reigershoeve residents. 'A nice little gift for your granddaughter'
The Protestant Church in Heemskerk is hosting a book market in the local Dorpskerk to raise funds for the Reigershoeve care facility. Visitors can purchase a variety of items, including comics and bio...
Singer Kehlani coming to Ziggo Dome in December
American singer Kehlani is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on December 6. The concert announcement was made by promoter MOJO on Friday as part of the singer's visit to the Netherla...
No one is safe in central Amsterdam, especially not Harry Styles
Group vandalizes Mevlana Mosque in Rotterdam
A group of six individuals committed acts of vandalism at the Mevlana Mosque in Rotterdam-West while people were inside the building. The police reported that the incident occurred while the mosque wa...