Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Australian Nikki (57) met 60 percent of her Amsterdam friends through her dog Cognac: ‘Get a dog if you move to a new country’
How Amsterdam still had enough drinking water during harsh winters: ‘Enough rain falls from the heavens’
This mural on the Hoofdweg in Amsterdam might be the first to feature a walker
Amsterdam MMA fighter Denise Kielholtz (37): My mother still hopes I will quit
Ajax increasingly hopeful of signing Moroccan World Cup star Azzedine Ounahi
Ajax is showing increasing interest in signing Moroccan World Cup standout Azzedine Ounahi from Girona. The midfielder is reportedly keen on a reunion with his former Girona coach, Michel, who is now ...
Second Zwarte Cross stuntman breaks ankle, festival cancels human catapult
The Zwarte Cross festival in the Netherlands has discontinued its human catapult act after two stuntmen suffered injuries in separate incidents. Following a concussion on Thursday and a broken ankle o...
Actor and dancer William Spaaij often receives compliments about his butt: They are muscular and have those dimples
Actor and dancer William Spaaij shares personal insights in an interview, humorously noting that his wife frequently compliments his physique, specifically his glutes. He also discusses his self-perce...
24 years after its first broadcast, Dunya & Desie returns to NPO Plus: how a youth series from Amsterdam-Noord still resonates
Suraya Latul (28) and Julius Dusch (27) are drawn to the social context of their art: ‘We observe a lot’
Ajax confirms signing of Brazilian striker Leonardo: ‘His job is to score goals’
Why the fashion calendar is stalling due to longer heatwaves in the Netherlands
Clothing retailers in the Netherlands are struggling to keep up with consumer demand for summer apparel due to longer heatwaves. The misalignment between seasonal stock and current weather patterns is...
An analog film on 70 millimeter: "The most beautiful medium we ever invented"
The Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam is currently screening the film 'The Odyssey' in both 35mm and 70mm analog formats to provide viewers with a unique, high-clarity cinematic experience. Film expert Adri...
Free activities at Tolhuistuin: "Get hands-on and away from screens"
Throughout the summer, the Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam-Noord is hosting the 'Culturele Noordspelen', a free program for children aged 4 to 14. Running from July 3 to August 16, the event offers workshops...
Ajax pays nearly 20 million for Brazilian striker: ‘We have been charmed by him for a long time’
Ajax has officially signed 23-year-old Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo from the Saudi club Al-Hilal for nearly 20 million euros. The player has signed a five-year contract with the Amsterdam-based c...
Rolling Stones equal Beatles with fifteenth number 1 album in UK
The Rolling Stones have achieved their fifteenth number one album in the United Kingdom with their latest release, Foreign Tongues. This accomplishment allows the band to equal the record previously s...
Giant parakeet overlooks Overhoeks: "Ode to all odd birds"
A seven-meter-tall statue of a rose-ringed parakeet, created by artist Teun Castelein, has been installed in the Overhoeks district of Amsterdam to celebrate the city's diverse and migratory nature. T...
Zwarte Cross stuntman returns to festival as visitor after concussion
Stuntman Jim 'Jimbo' van Nes has returned to the Zwarte Cross festival as a visitor following a catapult stunt accident on Thursday. He fortunately sustained only a concussion and is currently recover...
Neighborhood angry over parking policy around Kwaku in Nelson Mandelapark: 'We are entitled to this'
Ozzy Osbourne to get his own commemorative day in hometown of Birmingham
The English city of Birmingham is celebrating the first Ozzy Day on July 22 to honor the late Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne. This memorial event marks the anniversary of the singer's passing in...
New in Amsterdam: Tamar (25) opens a pink Korean beauty shop
Tamar, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, has opened a new Korean beauty store on Heiligeweg in Amsterdam. The shop features a distinctive pink interior and organizes its beauty products according to specifi...
First Irish Oscar winner Brenda Fricker (81) has died
Irish actress Brenda Fricker has passed away at the age of 81. She is best known for being the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, which she received for her performance in the film My Left Foot.
Amsterdam virtual reality at the Venice Film Festival
The Achterklap Podcast | Estavana remains undeterred and angry GTST fans
The latest episode of the 'De Achterklap' podcast discusses reactions from dissatisfied fans of the show GTST. Additionally, the podcast highlights new details emerging from the reunion of the televis...
Fans can pay final tribute to Bonnie Tyler with honor guard on August 15
Fans are invited to pay their final respects to Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler on August 15 as her casket is transported to her home. This tribute event follows the singer's unexpected passing last week.
'Mr. HiFi Solutions' Rick (61) bids farewell to his audio store after 35 years: 'Here you can give customers goosebumps, sometimes even tears in their eyes'
Film organizations reject criticism of Golden Calf selection process
Rapper JoeyAK shows he is out of prison on conditional release with stack of cash
Dutch rapper JoeyAK, also known as Joël H., has been released from prison under strict conditions, including the use of an ankle monitor and a restricted access order for the Amsterdam Zuidoost area....
Dutch director working on new TV series based on The Odyssey
Dutch director Roel Reiné is set to direct a new television series titled Odysseus, which is based on the epic poem The Odyssey. This project is currently in development following the latest industry...
Rachel Rosier welcomes her guests into a cloud of bright white light and greets them in heaven
Netflix viewers increasingly choosing non-English series, including those from the Netherlands
Dutch films and series are increasingly reaching a global audience on Netflix, with titles like Amsterdam Empire and iHostage ranking as the most popular Dutch content this year. This trend coincides ...