Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Funda find: this apartment in the heart of Amsterdam has a surprisingly luxurious extra
A luxury apartment located in the center of Amsterdam offers residents exclusive hotel-like amenities, including a caretaker, a swimming pool, and a sauna. These features are part of the daily living ...
Across North Holland: music tour through Amsterdam and permanent campers in Zandvoort
Reporter Michel Gijselhart explores North Holland, featuring a musical bike tour through historical spots in Amsterdam and families in Zandvoort fighting to save their long-term camping spots. The ser...
14-year-old victim in D4vd murder case was pregnant and had an abortion
During the fourth hearing in the murder case against American singer D4vd, it was revealed that the 14-year-old victim had been pregnant and had undergone an abortion. Evidence presented included text...
Famous fries originated at Zonneplein snack bar: 'Damn it Dick, it looks like a war!'
The popular Dutch snack known as 'patatje oorlog' is believed to have originated in 1976 at a snack bar on Zonneplein in Amsterdam-Noord. A local man named Dick claims he invented the combination of f...
Haarlem Culinair 2026: everything you need to know about the food festival
The 31st edition of the Haarlem Culinair food festival will take place from July 30 to August 2, 2026. The four-day event is set to be held in the city's central Grote Markt square.
North Holland had its own monster: beware of the Bullebak
Author and historian Floor Bal has released a new children's book exploring traditional Dutch folklore, including the legend of the 'Bullebak' monster from North Holland. These historical tales often ...
Concerts, parades, street parties: what to do during WorldPride
WorldPride begins in Amsterdam today, featuring a two-week program of concerts, street parties, and the Canal Parade. The event includes the official opening by Queen Máxima at Vondelpark and culmina...
New Girl actor Jake Johnson not 'on his last legs' 15 years after hit series
Actor Jake Johnson stated in a recent interview that he no longer earns royalties from the hit series New Girl. Despite the decline in residual payments, Johnson clarified that he remains financially ...
Amsterdam nobility once flaunted swan meat on the Christmas menu – though it is questionable how tasty it really was
A year ago, Ara (48) was a cleaner at Saints & Stars: ‘We reported misconduct and were kicked out of the country as thanks’
Opinion: Queers of Amsterdam, join our Queer Fight Squad – even if you haven’t experienced street harassment yourself yet
Daley Blind found it difficult to watch Ajax last season: 'Also because I'm a fan'
At Winkel 43, pies are baked by people with disabilities: I heard people think this is the best apple pie in Amsterdam, very cool
Have you spotted this Streetart Frankey artwork yet?
You don't have to look further than the Ceintuurbaan for a Greek holiday, thanks to the generous cuisine of Romios (8)
The Amsterdam of tour guide Henk B. de Vries: ‘The Homomonument stands for the victims from my community’
The truth behind Airbnb reviews: Don't believe a word of it, only the good ones are posted
Airbnb users and critics express concerns regarding the platform's review system, alleging that negative feedback is frequently removed to favor 'superhosts'. The article investigates the transparency...
Musician Jan Groenteman: I still have to pinch myself when our song is sung on Het Klokhuis
Fewer than fifty cinemas worldwide have the right projector for blockbuster The Odyssey, so the internet prefers watching it on an old Nokia
Two giant arms on Leidseplein commemorating Peter R. de Vries evoke strong reactions from passersby
Actor Ali Fardi (40) on his crime film Rolex Gang: It is about people, not just drugs and liquidations
These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week
Comet over the city: "Never seen anything like it"
A suspected comet was spotted over Amsterdam around 10:30 PM, prompting numerous citizens to share video footage of the event. Similar sightings of the object were reported across other parts of the N...
Paramount pauses proposed multibillion-dollar Warner takeover pending court ruling
Paramount has paused its multi-billion dollar acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery pending a federal court ruling. This decision follows a legal challenge initiated by a group of twelve U.S. states a...
Brazil bans sale and production of foie gras, sparking anger in France
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed a law banning the production and sale of foie gras within the country. This decision has sparked significant outrage in France, where the produ...
Milkshake has been inclusive for 10 years: 'Usually it's just Nick & Simon, here they go wild to the bass'
Festivalgoers dance the day away at Mini Milkshake: "I can be myself here"
Hundreds of festival-goers with intellectual disabilities gathered at Amsterdam's Westerpark for the Mini Milkshake festival. The event serves as an inclusive tradition, allowing attendees to enjoy a ...
Paintings full of nudity, drugs, weapons and destroyed buildings: artist Frans Franciscus shows 40 years of work
Amarante Nat (31) composes at Het Orgelpark: ‘A career in art wasn't a choice, it felt like the only option’
Sean 'Diddy' Combs in solitary confinement after prison fight
American rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been placed in solitary confinement following a physical altercation with another inmate in prison. The report regarding the incident was published by entertainm...