Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Hendricks Caravan comes to Haarlem: theater and music at Huis Hodshon on the Spaarne
Hendricks Karavaan is moving to the historic Huis Hodshon in Haarlem this summer for a series of theater and music performances. The event follows a previous 2025 edition held in Velsen-Zuid and will ...
Sixteen years later, John's soapbox car races through Zandvoort again
A soapbox race featuring twenty-five teams is being held in Zandvoort as part of the Zandvoort Racefestival, occurring ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. Notably, local resident John Lemmens is entering t...
Millions needed for Vondelkerk restoration: artists step in with exhibition
Stadsherstel is facing a three-million-euro funding shortfall for the restoration of the Vondelkerk following a devastating fire last year. To raise money, a benefit art exhibition has been organized,...
Courtney Love had serious health issues in 2019: I almost died
Singer Courtney Love recently revealed that she suffered from severe health complications in 2019 following her move from Los Angeles to London. She stated that doctors told her she was near death dur...
AFC embarrasses itself with defeat against newly promoted Kloetinge
AFC suffered a disappointing 1-3 home defeat against newly promoted VV Kloetinge in their opening match of the Tweede Divisie season. Other regional clubs also struggled, with Haarlem-based Koninklijk...
Stefan Nillessen stuns with 1500m gold at European Athletics Championships
At Reggae Lake festival in Amsterdam Zuidoost, Zion Marley's voice sounds eerily like his grandfather Bob's
Writer Peter Andriesse (85) has died
Dutch women's hockey team opens world title campaign at home with modest win over Chile
Don't want to drink alcohol but still want to toast? These are this summer's best non-alcoholic drinks
As the demand for non-alcoholic beverages grows, the market is expanding with diverse options such as sparkling tea, alcohol-free wine, and mocktails. Experts are highlighting these sophisticated alte...
Disney to make series about Mickey Mouse predecessor Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
Disney has announced a new three-part miniseries centered on Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, an early character created by Walt Disney. The series is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ in February 2027.
Stolen Picasso prints found after eight years during cleaning job
Two stolen Pablo Picasso prints, worth approximately $40,000, were discovered during a cleaning job at an apartment in Milwaukee. The artworks had been missing since they were stolen from a local gall...
X-Men return after years of absence with Adam Driver as villain
Marvel has announced that Adam Driver will portray the villain Mr. Sinister in the upcoming X-Men film. The studio also revealed that Christopher Abbott, Inde Navarrette, and Maya Boyd have joined the...
Ahmetcan Kaplan returns to NEC after all: Nijmegen club reaches €2.5 million agreement with Ajax
Ajax has reached an agreement to sell defender Ahmetcan Kaplan to NEC for 2.5 million euros. The Turkish player is set to sign a four-year contract with the club, extending until mid-2030.
Sam Smith finds obsession with streaming numbers 'depressing'
Sam Smith expressed that they find the obsession with streaming figures depressing ahead of the release of their new album, Hazel Eyes. The artist believes fans are focusing too much on the business a...
Mystery: this is the story behind the ‘peeing woman’ along the Amstelveenseweg
A peculiar statue on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam, popularly known as the 'peeing woman,' has sparked curiosity among locals and travelers. Despite its nickname, the statue's pose actually depicts...
Wealthy Chinese woman sponsors drama series to get 60 kissing scenes with favorite actor
A wealthy Chinese woman financed a drama series specifically to force her favorite actor, Zhong Yufei, into performing sixty kissing scenes with her. The actor publicly expressed his distress regardin...
Screen time | Why would you outsource talking to your children to AI?
In his column 'Schermtijd,' tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses the growing influence of artificial intelligence on family life. He explores the potential implications and concerns regarding the integ...
Tielen’s quarter-hour: Junior minister calls on families to practice language every day
State Secretary for Education Judith Tielen has issued a national call for parents and grandparents to dedicate 15 minutes daily to language practice with children. This initiative comes in response t...
Haarlem mystery: there is a story behind the half-shutters on many old buildings
Many historic buildings in Haarlem, particularly around the Grote Markt and Gedempte Oude Gracht, feature windows partially covered by shutters. This article explores the historical origins and purpos...
Dreaming, building and surviving: three North Holland clubs kick off in the second division
Three Dutch amateur football clubs, AFC Amsterdam, Koninklijke HFC, and RKAV Volendam, are preparing for the start of their new season in the second division. The coaches of these teams are focusing o...
Vajèn van den Bosch lands lead role in The Greatest Showman musical in London
Dutch actress Vajèn van den Bosch has been cast as the lead in the new Disney musical The Greatest Showman on London's West End. She becomes the first Dutch performer to join the original cast of a n...
Krasi (35) from Bulgaria now lives in Amsterdam: ‘The first time I came to the Netherlands, they thought I was a victim of human trafficking’
Every footstep from neighbors is audible and palpable: Brasa Village in Amsterdam Southeast symbolizes problems with flexible housing
Everything about the Wilhelmina Drucker monument on Churchilllaan screams resistance
Sausage maker Samuel Levie: So much is happening in the North, for me it is now truly Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Grannies are a hit: 'In the past, old pastries weren't allowed in the window'
Tennis dispute on the Zuidas leads to the courtroom: 'Who dares to enter the hornets' nest unpaid?'
Akaar Amin's (33) first shirts were met with a lawsuit, now his streetwear brand is world-famous: ‘Fuck it, I guess I’m just a bit naive’
