Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Jetta (21) and Lena (21) met at a festival: ‘When I told Lena I wanted to be free, I had to cry my eyes out’
The illustrations of artist Debbie Tea (40) are both playful and heavy: 'I discovered that God is not the problem, but people'
Zu (56) runs a bed and breakfast in Amsterdam South: 'They once took the keys out of revenge'
British Princess Eugenie welcomes third child: 'Overjoyed with our little girl'
British Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have welcomed their third child, a daughter. The couple announced that the baby was born in Portugal on Monday.
Ariana Grande takes a break from the spotlight due to relentless fan reactions disguised as concern
Bibi Dumon Tak spent a summer on a toxic waste dump in rural North and wrote a hiking book about it: 'At least you know what you're walking on'
Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has suffered from depression
Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin revealed on his personal blog that he has struggled with feelings of sadness and depression over the past year. He described the recent period as overwhelming...
Rapper Shivano H. and accomplice George A. jailed for defrauding elderly in helpdesk scam
Wakker Dier files complaint against world's largest insect farm over 'nonsense' green claims
Animal welfare organization Wakker Dier has filed a complaint with the Advertising Code Committee against Protix, the world's largest insect farm located in Bergen op Zoom. The organization claims tha...
Did MMA fighter Younes B. (24) beat his gym mate, or did he apply too much pressure after a scam?
New T-shirt aims to make queer activists unrecognizable to facial recognition cameras
Readers on rat plague in Amsterdam: I think the rat is often made a scapegoat
Erica Terpstra moving to nursing home: 'I was ready for it'
Former presenter Erica Terpstra is moving from Scheveningen to a care home in Laren. The 83-year-old, who currently uses a walker following multiple surgeries, stated that she is ready for this transi...
Baywatch reboot coming to Amazon Prime Video in the Netherlands starting in January
Amazon Prime Video has reached an agreement with Fox to stream the upcoming Baywatch reboot in the Netherlands. The series, which follows the adventures of lifeguards, will be available to viewers sta...
Actress Christina Applegate discharged from hospital after four months
American actress Christina Applegate has been discharged from the hospital after a four-month stay. While the specific reason for her hospitalization was not disclosed, it is believed to be related to...
String orchestra and ballroom dancers share the catwalk at the Concertgebouw: 'If we gain mutual understanding, we've come a long way'
Bruce Springsteen's wife Patti Scialfa is in cancer remission
Bruce Springsteen has announced that his wife, singer and guitarist Patti Scialfa, is in remission from multiple myeloma. The 73-year-old was diagnosed with this form of blood cancer in 2018.
Over 170 reports of discrimination during second weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam
During the second weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam, over 170 reports of discrimination were filed with the organization Rita, more than double the number from the previous weekend. Organizers and lo...
Join the conversation about trees in Haarlem
The municipality of Haarlem has released a draft 'Programma Bomen' aimed at protecting, managing, and expanding the city's tree population to improve local living conditions. Residents are invited to ...
Sona organizer loses injunction over Sloterpark but remains in contention for festival site
Jan Roos receives death threats following sexual comments about teenage girls
Dutch presenter Jan Roos has received death threats following criticism over sexually suggestive comments he made toward two underage girls in a video. Roos has dismissed the backlash as a witch hunt ...
Unique: Top 5 US charts consist entirely of country music
Actors Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis welcome first child
Actors Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis have reportedly welcomed their first child together. While the news has been reported by multiple media outlets, the couple has not yet officially confirmed ...
Rolf Sanchez confirms relationship with girlfriend Lorena: We have been together for a long time
Singer Rolf Sanchez has officially confirmed his relationship with Lorena during an interview on the radio station 100% NL. He stated that the two have been seeing each other for a long time, confirmi...
Anniko van Santen new host of TV quiz Triviant
Ter Stegen and Brandt available for Ajax against Shelbourne in Conference League on Thursday
Watch: This was the 2026 Canal Parade in Amsterdam in under a minute
Last weekend, the annual Canal Parade took place in Amsterdam, filling the city's canals with decorated boats and crowds celebrating with a message of love. The event was marked by a vibrant and energ...
Study: students who start using social media at a young age perform worse in school
Ajax reporter Daan Sutorius on Ter Stegen, Ajax's new goalkeeper
Can deep geothermal heat warm the city? We investigate
Starting in mid-August, researchers will conduct additional studies to determine the feasibility of using geothermal energy to heat the city of Amsterdam. This initiative builds on previous findings t...