Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
How the Tour de France cycles into our lives
As the Tour de France begins this weekend, the event is set to influence cycling culture across the Netherlands. The article explores how the popular French race impacts daily life for Dutch fans.
Six cents per Dutch person for devastated Venezuela. Why do we give so little for such a major disaster?
Following a devastating earthquake in Venezuela, the Red Cross raised 1.1 million euros in the Netherlands, averaging only six cents per citizen. Observers suggest that the focus on the World Cup and ...
Mushroom coffee, croissants and organic strawberries: Nanja wakes up pleasantly at the Botermarkt in Haarlem
Food enthusiast Nanja Pol visits the Botermarkt in Haarlem to explore local culinary offerings. During her trip, she focuses on sourcing organic ingredients for a morning breakfast.
One last time Formula 1 in Zandvoort: what you need to know about the very final Dutch Grand Prix
The Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort will host its final Formula 1 race from August 21 to 23, 2026. This event marks the conclusion of the racing tradition in the Zandvoort dunes.
'Welcoming, even to asylum seekers'. Remarkable appeal against the anti-AZC stance of the Zandvoort coalition
Maarten van der Schaaf has launched an initiative in Zandvoort to challenge the local government's anti-asylum center stance. He is seeking 85 volunteers to serve as buddies to help integrate asylum s...
The future of Dutch sing-alongs is clear at De Amsterdamse Zomer
Dutch-language party music and sing-alongs are experiencing a surge in popularity in the Netherlands. The Amsterdamse Zomer event at the Olympic Stadium is currently showcasing this trend with a three...
From Belgium to Israel and Turkey: Telstar icon Glynor Plet on his career highlights, missing his family, and locker room humor. I sat in the trash can to scare the coach
Former Telstar striker Glynor Plet reflects on his extensive football career, which spanned across various countries including Israel and Turkey. Now 39 and retired for three years, he shares personal...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in New York in the presence of celebrities
Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce were married on Friday evening at Madison Square Garden in New York. The ceremony was attended by approximately one thousand guests, including nu...
Toos & Henk - July 4
Cartoonist Paul Kusters illustrates his unique perspective on current events from Monday through Saturday. This specific feature presents the work of Toos & Henk for July 4th.
The dog, the axe, the forest and the yellow jersey. Visiting Joop Zoetemelk (79): I remain a world champion and Tour winner after all
Former Tour de France winner Joop Zoetemelk reflects on his legendary cycling career as he nears his 80th birthday. Despite the passage of time, he remains a celebrated figure who famously won the Tou...
Soapbox race in Wijk aan Zee celebrates 75th edition with spectacular runs down the beach ramp
The soapbox race in Wijk aan Zee celebrates its 75th anniversary with 22 participants racing custom-built vehicles down the beach entrance. This traditional event features competitors speeding down th...
Quick-fire poet Jan de Cler wrote the verses for ‘Hup Holland hup’ live during the Oranje matches
Two fires, an impending demolition and squatters: the eventful history of the Vondelkerk in seven moments
These were this week's best-selling books at Scheltema
Theater maker Ellen Dikker: It is ridiculous that an atmosphere has developed where social housing tenants are seen as losers
Podcast maker Rebecca Boektje's Amsterdam: 'I don't care for those restaurants that cook with foams and garnishes'
Levant is comfortable and classic, but is being overtaken by new Turkish businesses
Have you spotted this piece by Streetart Frankey yet?
Police use VR headsets to practice stopping people based on behavior rather than ethnicity: Sometimes a colleague walks away angry or emotional
US woman (40) has lived in Amsterdam for ten years: 'The free spirit, the alternative: that is the essence of Amsterdam to me'
Writer Lizzy van Leeuwen: ‘I love Amsterdam, but in recent years I feel less and less at home there’
‘I use skipping as a kind of navigation system’: choreographer Andreas Hannes on Anthology, showing at Julidans
Overview: these are the 10 best TV series of 2026 so far
Rietveld Academy students on their graduation projects: I want to stay away from symbolism
Barbara Tammes (59) gives Parool readers assignments in 'more flexible thinking' this summer
Travel companion full of words: Brankele Frank, Splinter Chabot and 9 other writers share their ideal summer book
RTL takes a break from Married At First Sight: 'Unrelated to UK controversy'
RTL has announced a pause for the program Married at First Sight. The broadcaster confirmed that the search for new contestants has not yet begun, clarifying that this decision is unrelated to controv...
Exhibition Skaters Captured: chroniclers of a life without guardrails
Review: The video art of Julika Rudelius shows the seduction of shiny cars and Uzis
