Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Searching for traces of the past at the Brederode Ruins: Children can earn an archaeologist passport
Starting April 26, children can engage in an archaeological adventure at the Brederode Ruins in Santpoort-Zuid during the May school holiday. By completing various tasks, participants have the opportu...
Marco Borsato opened up immediately when chef Sergio Herman asked him about the recent period
German band Alphaville wants Trump to stop using hit Forever Young
The German band Alphaville has issued a legal demand for Donald Trump to stop using their hit song 'Forever Young' in his posts on Truth Social. The band shared the cease and desist notice on Instagra...
Education Inspectorate concerned by youth violence in Beverwijk-Haarlem: 'The context collapsed'
The Dutch Education Inspectorate's annual report highlights the youth violence that broke out between groups from Beverwijk and Haarlem in September 2025. The report cites the incident and accompanyin...
Toos & Henk - April 16
Cartoonist Paul Kusters offers a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every Monday through Saturday.
Get a cup of coffee or matcha at Laundry Boy in the Jordaan while your laundry is being done
Siri Hustvedt wrote grief memoir after death of famous husband Paul Auster
Amalia's working visit marks strong ties with Amsterdam, but it was once very different
Ticketmaster owner in US found to have a monopoly
A federal jury in the United States has found Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, guilty of illegal monopoly behavior. The verdict marks a major legal defeat for the America...
King: Made clear to Trump we disagree
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands stated that he expressed fundamental disagreements with U.S. President Donald Trump during a dinner at the White House. He described the conversation as open a...
Marco Borsato on relationship with Leontine Ruiters: 'She is more complete without me'
Dutch singer Marco Borsato returned to the public eye after six years during an appearance on the Belgian program 'Sergio in Italië'. He spoke candidly about his current well-being and his relationsh...
Anita Witzier also to go freelance after 30 years at KRO-NCRV
Anita Witzier is leaving her permanent position at the Dutch broadcaster KRO-NCRV after nearly thirty years of service. Starting May 1, she will transition to a freelance role while continuing to deve...
Simon Sprietsma (60) has been the designer of the city center for 35 years
Architect Simon Sprietsma was honored with a symposium at the Zuiderkerk for his 35-year career designing iconic public spaces in Amsterdam, including the Dam and Leidseplein. Since 1991, Sprietsma ha...
Pope festively welcomed in Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Cameroon, where he was greeted by thousands of people during a festive welcome. This visit marks the second stop of his African tour, following an earlier trip to Algeria.
New concert band 'The Blowing Gnat' unique accessible initiative: 'You don't even have to read music'
A new amateur wind ensemble called 'De Blazende Mug' has been established in Haarlem, offering a low-threshold opportunity for beginners and returning musicians to play instruments. Approximately sixt...
Mathias (12) had his poem for airmen shot down in the war ready in an instant: ‘With freedom you can enjoy your life’
Twelve-year-old Mathias wrote a poem for the annual commemoration at the Vliegermonument located in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The ceremony honors English airmen who were killed when their tr...
Marco van Basten reports stalking: 'She is going further and further'
Former professional footballer Marco van Basten has filed a police report against a woman for stalking. He stated that the harassment has been ongoing for a significant amount of time and is continuin...
New hobby unlocked: 3 Amsterdam cafes where you can craft
Amsterdam is seeing a rise in art cafes where patrons can engage in creative activities like ceramic painting, clay work, and linocutting while enjoying coffee. This new trend offers a social space fo...
Martijn Lakemeier calls relationship with Máxima actress Delfina Chaves a 'journey'
Martijn Lakemeier and Delfina Chaves, stars of the series Máxima, are navigating their relationship following previous reports of a split. In an interview with LINDA. magazine, Lakemeier described th...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (April 17, 18 and 19)
This article highlights various weekend activities taking place in Amsterdam from April 17 to 19. Featured events include local markets, dancing at coffee bars, and professional photography sessions f...
Kennemer and Danish youth orchestras form symphony orchestra for King’s Concert: ‘Playing together is just much more fun than alone’
The Kennemer Youth Orchestra is collaborating with a Danish youth orchestra to form a combined symphony orchestra for an upcoming King's concert. Conductor Christiaan Kuyvenhoven is leading the final ...
140 hours community service demanded against Peter Gillis for assaulting ex Nicol
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded 140 hours of community service against reality star and entrepreneur Peter Gillis for the alleged assault of his former partner, Nicol Kremers. The pr...
Madonna announces sequel to iconic album Confessions on a Dance Floor
Madonna announced on Instagram that she is working on a sequel to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor. The new record is scheduled for release on July 3rd.
New Flodder series on Videoland starting in May
The new series Kees Flodder will premiere on the streaming service Videoland starting Monday, May 18. The platform will release the first two episodes initially, followed by a new episode every Monday...
Musical duo and De zoete Inval at ’t Mosterdzaadje
Cellist Noam Staal and pianist Hanke Scheffer will perform at 't Mosterdzaadje this Friday starting at 8:00 PM. The concert features the musical duo in a live performance at the venue.
Discover Spaarnwoude Park to highlight green buffer: 'We want to show people that Spaarnwoude is more than just Snowworld and festivals'
Businesses in Spaarnwoude Park are organizing a discovery day on April 19 and a new culinary event in October to showcase the area's diverse recreational offerings. The initiative aims to inform the p...
FT: BBC to cut 2,000 jobs, about 10 percent of total
The BBC plans to cut approximately 2,000 jobs, representing about 10 percent of its total workforce, according to a report by the Financial Times. This move follows an earlier announcement regarding s...
Australian police investigate alleged sexual abuse by Katy Perry
Australian police are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving American singer Katy Perry. The investigation follows a statement from actress Ruby Rose, who claims Perry assaulted her ...
Video | Belgian hit series Dood Spoor starring Elise Schaap to be shown in the Netherlands
Sharp increase in discrimination reports in North Holland
The number of discrimination complaints in the province of North Holland rose significantly in 2025, reaching 2,070 compared to 1,332 in 2024. Data from the national discrimination monitor shows that ...