Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Lisette Ma Neza (28) receives Young Quill from Golden Quill winner Gershwin Bonevacia
All PSV celebration rioters released, face fines and penalties
Seventeen individuals arrested during the PSV championship celebration in Eindhoven have been released from police custody. Those detained received fines for various offenses, including vandalism, str...
John de Bever and Kees Stevens to get their own movie: 'Everything for the fans'
Dutch singer John de Bever and his husband Kees Stevens have announced their first cinema film, titled 'De Bevers: Alles voor de Fans!', scheduled for release next year. Filming is set to begin later ...
Stefano Gabbana steps down as chairman of Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana
Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of the Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, which he co-founded. Although he resigned in December, the news was only recently made public according to re...
Drones spotted near Princess Beatrix's home and Dutch Central Bank vault
In November, drones were spotted near Princess Beatrix's residence at Castle Drakensteyn and a nearby gold vault belonging to the Dutch Central Bank in Huis ter Heide. The Royal Netherlands Marechauss...
Yvonne Coldeweijer removes juice videos and celebrates 'victory' after legal proceedings
Yvonne Coldeweijer has removed gossip videos from her Instagram account following a court order. The juice vlogger described the legal outcome as a victory because the judge also ruled that her employ...
Johan Cruyff namesakes get free ArenA tour
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Johan Cruijff ArenA, namesakes of Johan Cruijff can receive a free stadium tour in Amsterdam on April 25. The event, held on Cruijff's birthday, includes photo...
Heritage coalition seeks talks with owner of former Heemstede post office. 'The most difficult buildings are being renovated'
The Heritage Coalition is seeking a meeting with the owner of a former post office in Heemstede to discuss preserving the historic building. The group has campaigned for years to save the property loc...
In docuseries Hotline Hungary, Nicolaas Veul speaks to people who believe his queerness is a mental disorder
Silent protest: reading for freedom at the Botermarkt
Several local cultural institutions and bookstores organized a silent reading event at the Botermarkt to advocate for the freedom of access to books. The demonstration aims to highlight that the right...
Rapper and hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68
Hip-hop pioneer and rapper Afrika Bambaataa has passed away at the age of 68 in Philadelphia. His management confirmed that his death was caused by complications from prostate cancer.
Wietze de Jager temporarily returns to radio after three years
Wietze de Jager and sidekick Chris Bergström will return to the radio this summer to host the morning show on 100% NL. De Jager, who moved to Bonaire after leaving Radio 538 in 2023, will be temporar...
Michael J. Fox reacts to CNN report on his death: 'I'm doing okay'
Michael J. Fox has responded to a false report by CNN claiming that he had passed away. In a social media post, the American actor reassured fans that he is doing fine and clarified that the reports o...
Where the Netherlands' most famous burglar was once held – until he escaped
Lena Headey joins third season of Netflix series Wednesday
Actress Lena Headey, known for her role in Game of Thrones, has joined the cast for the third season of the Netflix series Wednesday. Details regarding the character the 52-year-old actress will portr...
Toos & Henk - April 10
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The series is published every week from Monday to Saturday.
Ahoy urges K3 fans not to take public transport to Sunday concert due to marathon
Rotterdam Ahoy has advised fans attending the K3 Originals concert on Sunday, April 12, to avoid using public transport. The recommendation is due to expected overcrowding at transit stations caused b...
Anthony Correia on FC Utrecht links: 'I hope everyone with a sound mind realizes the focus is on Telstar'
Telstar head coach Anthony Correia has addressed rumors linking him to a managerial role at FC Utrecht after confirming he had been in contact with the club. Correia emphasized that despite the intere...
Subsidy funds nearly empty, Heemskerk events at risk. Council blames budget shortfall, not bias
The local government of Heemskerk clarified that several events, including the Festi4all festival, are being cancelled due to a lack of subsidy funds rather than arbitrary decision-making. This statem...
New album by Iggy Pop-praised Iguana Death Cult has the rebellious allure of the eighties
Diddy's lawyers: Judge made mistake in sentencing
Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team has filed for his immediate release, claiming Judge Arun Subramanian made an error when sentencing him to four years and two months in prison this July. The legal team i...
Rick Brandsteder will not appeal DUI conviction
Former presenter Rick Brandsteder will not appeal his conviction for driving under the influence following a car accident in March 2025. His lawyer confirmed that Brandsteder has accepted the 1,650 eu...
Noa-Lynn van Leuven (29) no longer welcome at PDC women's tournaments
The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has announced that 29-year-old Dutch trans player Noa-Lynn van Leuven is no longer permitted to compete in women's tournaments. Under the new rules effective i...
10 years old and addicted to cosmetics thanks to social media: is such a cream really necessary?
Children in the final year of primary school are increasingly focused on complex skincare and makeup routines driven by social media tutorials. This growing obsession among ten-year-olds has prompted ...
Slow Death Of A Good Girl: the hype around Amsterdam’s Hiqpy is more than justified
Jazz legends like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington performed in clubs on and around Rembrandtplein
Operation Hellfire succeeds as a ruthless satirical dissection of Dutch impotence and incompetence
Pregnancy discrimination not declining: nearly half are likely victims
Nearly 44 percent of women who worked or sought employment while pregnant likely experienced pregnancy discrimination, a figure that has remained largely unchanged for 14 years. The issue is most prev...
Deuce ready for Liberation Day IJmond. 'Things went great during the preliminary round'
The three-piece band Deuce won the 2026 Battle of the Bands held at the Grote Kerk in Beverwijk. Band members Katka Woelderink, Melle Blok, and Daan Ranzijn are now scheduled to perform at the Liberat...
