Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
De Achterklap Podcast | No comeback for Marco Borsato and Jan Smit opens up
Rumors regarding a major comeback for Marco Borsato have been dismissed. Meanwhile, Jan Smit is celebrating his career anniversary with the community of Volendam.
K3 doesn't understand criticism of Pride Amsterdam performance: 'It's actually important'
The girl group K3 faced backlash on social media following their surprise performance at WorldPride in Amsterdam this past Saturday. The group members expressed confusion regarding the criticism, stat...
After a loveless childhood, Peter Faber found his calling at the Zonnehuis in Amsterdam-Noord
Míchel benches Brandt and Ter Stegen for away game in Zwolle and hopes for Godts
Jurassic Park director Gareth Edwards steps down over creative differences
British director Gareth Edwards has stepped down from directing the upcoming eighth Jurassic Park film. The departure is reportedly due to creative differences with the film's production company, Univ...
I think it’s a shame when people completely strip an old house: Puck Vogelpoel (37) of interior design firm August on the value of what is already there
Efteling introduces first self-driving bus on Brabant roads
The Efteling amusement park is introducing a self-driving bus to transport visitors between its accommodations and the park. This marks the first time a large autonomous vehicle will operate on public...
Roundabout art series: A ship full of shit
Artist Hans van Bentem has installed a new sculpture titled 'All Aboard' on the Seineweg/Basisweg roundabout in Amsterdam. The artwork, which depicts a ship without a captain, serves as a metaphor for...
Tip: Historic Amsterdam engines run, thump, and smoke at Museum 't Kromhout
Museum 't Kromhout in Amsterdam offers visitors the chance to see historical Kromhout ship engines in operation. The museum, which is managed by volunteers, is located on the original site where the f...
Shelbourne supporters leave a good impression: "Great example"
Police in Amsterdam reported a positive experience with approximately 600 Shelbourne football supporters who visited the city yesterday for a match against Ajax. The fans displayed good sportsmanship,...
Photographer Erwin's tips for the best solar eclipse photos: Don't use digital zoom
Photographer Erwin Winkelman shares tips for capturing the solar eclipse occurring on August 12 using a smartphone. The phenomenon is expected to be clearly visible from Haarlem and throughout the Net...
Amsterdam full of love: Mokum makes its debut on B&B Vol Liefde
Wadie, a new participant from Amsterdam, has joined the reality show B&B Vol Liefde. He travels to Ibiza with the goal of winning the heart of B&B owner Timothy.
Minnie Driver involved in serious car accident: 'Grateful to be alive'
British actress Minnie Driver survived a serious car accident, which she shared in a video from her bed while wearing a neck brace. She expressed her gratitude for being alive following the incident.
Enzo Knol's girlfriend and influencer Myron Koops has a heart rhythm disorder
Influencer Myron Koops, the girlfriend of YouTuber Enzo Knol, has announced that she has been diagnosed with a heart rhythm disorder. According to her cardiologist, the condition is not considered dan...
Running to Beethoven and music among carnivorous plants: Grachtenfestival begins again
The 29th edition of the Grachtenfestival has launched in Amsterdam, featuring over 150 jazz and classical music concerts held in unique, green-themed locations. Running until August 16, the festival s...
Running to Beethoven and music among carnivorous plants: Grachtenfestival returns
The 29th edition of the Grachtenfestival has officially begun in Amsterdam, featuring over 150 classical and jazz concerts centered around a green theme. The festival, which runs until August 16, show...
Johnny de Mol introduced late singer Jerney Kaagman as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire
Actor Peter Faber (82) passes away: "In my day, theater was for kids who never played in the street"
Renowned Dutch actor Peter Faber passed away at the age of 82 due to heart complications. Throughout his extensive career, he appeared in iconic films like Max Havelaar and Soldaat van Oranje, and was...
Enough to be happy about at Ajax, but Míchel sees room for improvement after win against Shelbourne (3-1)
Actor Peter Faber (82) has died
Actor Peter Faber dies at age 82
Dutch actor Peter Faber has passed away at the age of 82. His family announced the news of his death on Friday.
17-year-old Rivaldo shot dead a year ago: "He was a star in the making"
One year ago, 17-year-old Rivaldo was fatally shot in the Holendrecht neighborhood of Amsterdam after intervening in a dispute over a stolen necklace. The perpetrator, who was 16 at the time, was rece...
Amsterdam to experiment again with 'skaeve huse' for extreme nuisance residents: 'It just works for this group'
Renascent review: after three strokes and losing his flat, 'world's best guitarist' Vini Reilly rises again
With her funny videos, Nienke ’s Gravemade (44) debunks the online manosphere: ‘Pointing fingers and calling everyone a jerk doesn't work’
Michael Bouwens (48) cycles from Amsterdam to Ibiza to raise money for children with cancer: 'They are fighting a battle for life and death'
Bust of writer Arthur van Schendel at the Singelgracht is ignored thousands of times a day
Harriët (55) and Gus (22): ‘People ask if you have siblings, but how do you answer that?’
The architecture of Oostenburg in Amsterdam-Centrum suits the neighborhood, but it feels very unfriendly
