Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Peter Jackson to direct first film in twelve years with new Tintin project
After a twelve-year hiatus from directing feature films, New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson is set to return to the director's chair. His upcoming project is expected to be the second installment in ...
Why the local fireworks shows are not happening, and why politicians knew it all along
Proposed local firework shows, intended to offer an alternative to a national fireworks ban in the Netherlands, are failing to materialize. Members of Parliament had previously warned that these local...
GTST under fire after cliffhanger: 'Unfair to compare with 20 years ago'
The Dutch soap opera Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden is facing renewed criticism regarding its relevance and investment potential following a disappointing cliffhanger performance. Critics are debating w...
The great Amsterdam festival guide for 2026: where you want to go this summer
This article provides a comprehensive guide to the summer festival season in Amsterdam for 2026. It highlights a variety of events, including techno, theater, and music performances, to help residents...
Martin Garrix announces new single with U2 at Tomorrowland
Dutch DJ Martin Garrix announced his new collaborative single 'Fire Flies' with U2 during his performance at Tomorrowland in Antwerp on July 24. The track was debuted live on stage with an appearance ...
Screen Time | Teenagers recreate the Netherlands in Minecraft: 'It will never be finished'
In the 'Schermtijd' column, tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses a long-term project where teenagers are attempting to recreate the Netherlands within the game Minecraft. The endeavor has been ongoing ...
A joke turns Cas's (35) life from Helmond completely upside down: 'My father was not my father'
Cas Reijnders discovered that his father was not his biological parent after a lighthearted investigation into his origins turned serious. He uncovered evidence of malpractice involving sperm donation...
Mick Harren's girlfriend treated again after complications
Kim, the partner of Mick Harren, is facing new health complications just days after being treated in intensive care following her recent delivery. She remains under medical care as she deals with thes...
Cees Geel's family opens digital condolence register for work memories
The family of actor Cees Geel, who passed away earlier this week, has opened a digital condolence register. They are inviting the public to share memories of Geel and his professional work on this pla...
Veerle moved to England: 'Even buying a sponge was suddenly an adventure'
Veerle, originally from Haarlem, moved to Reading, England, last year. She shares that the experience of emigrating involves adjusting to small, everyday tasks that can become challenging in a new cou...
Underwater concert at Marnixbad: "Almost a meditative experience"
Visitors at the Marnixbad in Amsterdam are attending a unique underwater concert created by Pak Yan Lau, Thomas Jaspers, and Herman van den Muijsenberg. Inspired by a 48-year-old performance by Max Ne...
Underwater concert at Marnixbad: "Almost a meditative experience"
Visitors at the Marnixbad swimming pool in Amsterdam are attending a unique underwater concert created by artists Pak Yan Lau, Thomas Jaspers, and Herman van den Muijsenberg. The performance, which dr...
If you are looking for subtlety, Nikotin is not for you: these are flavors with exclamation marks (8.5)
These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week
Actor Maarten Heijmans' Amsterdam: 'My bikes have been stolen more often by the city than by a junkie'
Curator Justin's style: 'Black helps ground me, I wear white for energy'
The 26 of 26: these are Amsterdam's biggest young talents according to Het Parool
Struggle of queer Amsterdammers often leads to resilience and pride, exhibition at Stopera shows
B&B vol liefde is no longer a guaranteed TV hit: what ingredients does the upcoming season need?
Writer Stéphanie Hoogenberk felt lonely when she first lived in Amsterdam: I called my parents all day long
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From traffic chaos to storming the entrance: festivals by Amsterdam organizer Sona frequently spiral out of control
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...
