Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Frederik Hendrikstraat got a bathhouse specifically for schoolchildren in 1901
Review Live from the Cathedral: The Specials' live album is as festive as ever
We really want him to stay: Ajax coach and Davy Klaassen hope for Mika Godts
Ajax coach Míchel Sanchez and captain Davy Klaassen have expressed their strong desire for Mika Godts to remain at the club amid transfer rumors linking him to Paris Saint-Germain. The comments follo...
Perez Hilton's children were home right before livestream incident
Perez Hilton's children were present in his home shortly before he injured himself during a livestream. This information was confirmed by his family in an official update on his website.
The Netherlands gets its first country music radio station
Former MOJO director Leon Ramakers is set to launch Jolene Country Radio in September, marking the first radio station in the Netherlands dedicated exclusively to country music. The station will offer...
PowNed files police report after camera crew harassed
Broadcaster PowNed has filed a formal complaint following an incident where a news crew was harassed while filming a segment at an animal boarding facility in Darp. The journalists report they were su...
US brothers Hayden (20) and Zander (24) travel through Europe: 'Weed is legal in Colorado too, but I want to compare it here'
Video | Tate McRae and Sombr receive award: 'I only write in my bedroom'
My child wants to be a model: when is it a good idea? 'They can become addicted to attention'
As scouts actively search for new talent during the summer months, experts are offering guidance to parents whose children aspire to become fashion models. The advice explores how to support a child's...
Paul Vugts and Wouter Laumans on Romanian pimp gang in the Red Light District: 'It is distressing that this can happen in Amsterdam'
Rapper Tony Scott (54), known for hits like Get into it, dies from complications of MS
Teenagers knew her from Idols, their parents knew: Jerney Kaagman (1947-2026) spent years advancing Dutch pop music
Reactions to the death of Jerney Kaagman: 'A voice in a thousand'
Dutch singer and television personality Jerney Kaagman passed away on July 31 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Colleagues, friends, and former employers have paid tribute to her, highlig...
Earth & Fire singer and Idols judge Jerney Kaagman (79) has died
Jerney Kaagman, the lead singer of the band Earth & Fire and a former Idols judge, has passed away at the age of 79. She had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for several years.
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Israeli settler prosecuted for death of Palestinian who made documentary on West Bank
For the first time, an Israeli settler has been charged with reckless homicide in the death of Palestinian journalist Awdah Hathaleen on the West Bank. Hathaleen had contributed to the documentary 'No...
WorldPride in pictures: This is the magic of the Zeedijk
As WorldPride Amsterdam nears its conclusion, major events continue to attract large crowds. Smaller local initiatives, such as the inclusive red carpet event on the Zeedijk, highlight the ongoing cel...
Video | Joe Jonas amazed by Dutch people on holiday: 'Great experience'
Barbra Streisand writes first children's book: 'For my grandchildren'
Singer and actress Barbra Streisand has written her first children's book titled 'And By The Way...'. The picture book is scheduled for release on March 30, 2027.
NPO investigates reports of dick pics sent in employee group chat
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is currently investigating reports regarding an unsolicited explicit image sent in an employee group chat. A spokesperson has confirmed the investigation but declined ...
Video | Drake gives away 1 million dollars ‘in honor of women’
A free concert at Purmerplein and Cheeky Monday at Melkweg: what to do in Amsterdam this week
Commemoration of the end of World War II at Lovely Indies
On August 15, 2026, a commemoration will be held at the Lieflijk Indië residential group in Haarlem to mark the end of the Second World War in the former Dutch East Indies. The event honors victims o...
Amphibian review: Thor Braun is a strong storyteller who turns into a frog in seconds
Ajax eyes historic milestone this season: who will follow in Ricardo Kishna's footsteps?
Ajax is approaching a historic milestone in the Eredivisie, requiring 57 more goals to reach a total of 6,000 league goals. The club is currently tracking this progress to see which players will contr...
Super-neighbor John Carmichael (1957-2026) was always there for everyone: ‘He was the babysitter, the street friend, the man with the leaf blower, and the grandpa with the cookie jar’
After Chris Brown, Ne-Yo also sued over dog attack
R&B artist Ne-Yo is facing a lawsuit from a woman who alleges she was attacked by his dog while attempting to deliver a package. This incident follows a similar legal case earlier this year involving ...
Petal review: It is clear Ariana Grande needs a break
Presenter Veronica van Hoogdalem is engaged: 'A dream come true'
Dutch television presenter Veronica van Hoogdalem has announced her engagement to her partner, Keyennu. The 37-year-old shared the news through a social media post, describing the moment as a dream co...