Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Adam Driver and Cate Blanchett are goody-goodies in Father Mother Sister Brother
Director David Verbeek on The Wolf, the Fox and the Leopard: The wolf girl must devour the narrator
NCAB: Antisemitism figures show a worrying picture once again
The Dutch National Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism reported that police registered 867 antisemitic incidents in 2025, a figure nearly identical to the previous year's 880 cases. Eddo Verdoner d...
More discrimination reports last year, many involving Wilders
Reports of discrimination in the Netherlands increased last year, with many complaints linked to a social media post by PVV leader Geert Wilders. A study detailing these findings was presented to Inte...
Simone Kleinsma in musical with songs by Paul de Leeuw
Simone Kleinsma is developing a new musical centered around the songs of Paul de Leeuw. The story follows three generations of women—a grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter—who all move in toge...
Inspectorate sounds alarm: literacy and numeracy levels in secondary schools continue to decline
The Dutch Education Inspectorate reports a continuing decline in language and math proficiency among secondary school students. Conversely, primary school performance has stabilized and returned to le...
Father and son organize Haarlem Oktoberfest: bratwurst, lederhosen and beer tables at the Veerplas
Father Eelco and son Marvin Visser are organizing Haarlem's own Oktoberfest, scheduled for Saturday, September 19th at the Veerplas. The event will feature traditional elements such as beer, bratwurst...
Last open stage of the season at Geesterhage cultural center in Castricum cancelled
The final open podium event of the season at the Geesterhage cultural center in Castricum, scheduled for May 3, has been cancelled. This follows a previous cancellation of the event that occurred in S...
Video | Marco Borsato on music comeback: 'Instrument hasn't been used for years'
Cate Blanchett to play convicted TV chef and businesswoman Martha Stewart in film
Cate Blanchett is set to portray Martha Stewart in an upcoming biographical film titled "Good Thing." The movie will explore the life of the famous television chef and businesswoman, including her tim...
Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Leo Woodall in new Lord of the Rings film
Jamie Dornan has been cast in a leading role for the upcoming addition to the "The Lord of the Rings" film franchise. He will star alongside Kate Winslet and Leo Woodall, according to a report from Th...
Domestique Servais Knaven saves Domo-Farm Frites' spring at Paris-Roubaix
This article commemorates the surprising 2001 Paris-Roubaix victory of Dutch cyclist Servais Knaven. Riding for the Domo-Farm Frites team, Knaven's historic win is celebrated as a key moment that defi...
Amsterdam Newspaper April: Commemoration and Celebration
The April edition of the Amsterdam newspaper highlights upcoming local events, including King's Day and the commemorations on May 4 and 5. It also covers city-specific topics such as the removal of bi...
Bradley Cooper working on new Ocean's film
Actor and director Bradley Cooper is developing a new installment in the Ocean's film franchise. He is set to write, direct, and star in the upcoming production.
Nicole Kidman wants to support dying people after her mother's loneliness
Actress Nicole Kidman has expressed a desire to become an end-of-life companion to support people in their final days. She was inspired by the loneliness her mother experienced before passing away in ...
The Dutch royals were lucky at the White House dinner: Melania was there
Actor Dustin Hoffman (88) writing a book about his life
Actor Dustin Hoffman is set to release his memoir, titled "Look at Me," on November 10. The 88-year-old's upcoming book will chronicle his life and career, according to People Magazine.
Machiavelli Prize for Sinterklaasjournaal is posthumous recognition for Dieuwertje Blok
Presenter Merel Westrik accepted the 2025 Machiavelliprijs on behalf of the television program Het Sinterklaasjournaal on Tuesday evening. The award, granted by the Machiavelli Foundation for excellen...
Standing ovation for Gisèle Pelicot in Amsterdam: ‘I am here to give others strength’
Royal Ballet attributes rising ticket sales to Timothée Chalamet’s jibe
The Royal Ballet and Opera in London reported an increase in ticket sales following a negative remark about the art forms made by actor Timothée Chalamet. Director Alex Beard thanked the actor in an ...
Actor Eddie Redmayne fined over 800 euros for speeding
Actor Eddie Redmayne has been fined 1,000 pounds (over 860 euros) for a speeding violation that occurred in October. He was recorded driving 45 km/h in a zone where the speed limit was 32 km/h.
Ye postpones performance in France until further notice
American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has postponed his upcoming concert in Marseille, France, until further order. The artist announced the decision on social media, stating it was made a...
Study: Many young people exposed to violent pornography
A study by the Verwey-Jonker Institute, commissioned by Defence for Children, found that over two-thirds of young adults were exposed to violent pornography, often before reaching adulthood. The resea...
Children's book veteran Selma Noort liked the idea of a fairy tale about a kind of Donald Trump
Once after a night out, now throwing a ball with a child at the fair: ‘It’s the start of summer’
The annual summer fair has returned to the Grote Markt in the heart of Haarlem, featuring a variety of rides and traditional food stalls. Visitors of all ages are attending the event, which many local...
Video | Royal couple pose for the press in Miami
Depleted Netherlands women surprise France in World Cup qualifying
The Dutch women's national football team secured a surprise 2-1 victory against France in a World Cup qualifying match held in Breda. Despite missing several experienced players, goals from debutant R...
Where stolen art treasures from the Drents Museum in Assen were hidden will always remain a mystery
The hiding place of stolen masterpieces returned to the Drents Museum will remain a mystery as the Dutch Public Prosecution Service claims not to know where they were stored. Authorities have indicate...
Frenchman wins valuable Picasso painting with ticket costing less than 100 euros
A French man has won a Pablo Picasso painting valued at $1 million in a charity lottery benefiting Alzheimer's research. He acquired the artwork after purchasing a raffle ticket for just 99 euros.
