Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Van Gogh Museum to undergo major renovation in 2028: "Buildings in poor condition"
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is set to begin a major renovation in late 2028 after reaching a funding agreement with the Dutch government. The project aims to improve building safety and sustainab...
Shoe belonging to famous Zandvoort dwarf turns up in England
A shoe belonging to the famous 19th-century Dutch performer Simon Paap has been discovered in a museum in Warrington, England. Researchers confirmed the artifact's origins, linking it to Paap's travel...
Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Canadian poet Anne Carson has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for her innovative work that blends classical traditions with modern literary forms. She will receive the prize, which includes...
Actor Glen Powell previously hospitalized after prop knife accident on film set
Actor Glen Powell required emergency surgery after suffering a severe hand infection from a prop knife injury during the filming of The Running Man in Bulgaria. Despite being warned by surgeons that h...
Consumer program Kassa makes online relaunch despite budget cuts
The consumer program Kassa will continue online after its television cancellation due to budget cuts. Despite the reduction in funding, broadcaster BNNVARA chose to preserve the show following strong ...
Kassa ends TV run but continues online with smaller budget
The Dutch consumer program Kassa will end its television broadcast on December 5 due to budget cuts within the public broadcasting system. However, the show will continue as an online-only platform wi...
Peter Jan Rens still welcome at Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala: 'Mistake made'
Presenter Peter Jan Rens was initially excluded from the Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala due to an alleged seating shortage, despite his status as a former winner. Following his public frustration, organi...
Join the conversation | Who do you hope will take home the Gouden Televizier-Ring this year?
The nominations for this year's Gouden Televizier-Ring have been revealed, featuring programs such as De Bondgenoten, Kassa, and Woeste Grond. The gala, hosted by Jan Smit and Peter Pannekoek, will al...
Review: Slaapmoets makes floes: is this really a 'debut'? Or is this secretly the prank-loving frontman of a famous Zwolle rap group?
The enigmatic artist Slaapmuts has released a debut album that is currently sparking speculation regarding his true identity. Critics and listeners have noted that the artist's casual style and vocal ...
City district loses Westerpark wildlife crossing: "A bit strange"
A fauna passage in Amsterdam's Westerpark has gone missing, leaving local officials puzzled as to its whereabouts. City authorities are investigating the disappearance and suspect that a utility compa...
New in Amsterdam: friends Bas, Teun and Daan open bakery and coffee roastery KAF
Three friends named Bas, Teun, and Daan have opened KAF, a new bakery and coffee roastery located on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam's Jordaan district. The shop specializes in house-made sourdough, ar...
Lupin star Omar Sy felt guilty after Louvre jewel heist
Actor Omar Sy felt a sense of guilt following a high-profile heist at the Louvre that bore striking similarities to his show, Lupin. Although the robbery was a real-life crime involving millions of eu...
Review Just Beyond Endless Mountain: The Tallest Man on Earth embraces the frayed edges of his Swedish roots
On his eighth album, Just Beyond Endless Mountain, Kristian Matsson, known as The Tallest Man on Earth, incorporates traditional Swedish folk music into his signature style. The artist continues to dr...
Olivia Rodrigo saddened by attention to her love life
Olivia Rodrigo has criticized the invasive media attention regarding her romantic life, stating that she wishes to keep her relationships private. Meanwhile, the singer is enjoying career success and ...
Report: old transgender law led to deep human suffering
A historical study commissioned by the Dutch government reveals that the country's former transgender law caused profound human suffering by forcing individuals to undergo irreversible sterilization a...
The documentary 'I Woke Up on a Sphere' proves to be a dreamy, entertaining exploration of our cosmic consciousness
The documentary Ik werd wakker op een bol by Anne Meffert explores the philosophical question of why humans rarely acknowledge that they inhabit a planet moving through a vast universe. Through observ...
Volunteers brighten up parking lot: 'Bringing the dunes into Haarlem'
Haarlem is increasing its urban greenery through several initiatives, including the creation of a new dune garden in the Waarderpolder industrial area. Volunteers are planting native species to boost ...
Limburg homes lifted on 'trays' to prevent flood damage
To combat recurring flooding from the Maas river, homes in the Limburg village of Well are being elevated by over 1.5 meters to protect them from future rising water levels. This innovative engineerin...
Frits (74) and Floor (28): 'Amsterdam was much scarier in the eighties than it is now'
Frits, aged 74, and Floor, aged 28, discuss the evolving atmosphere of growing up and raising children in Amsterdam across different generations. The pair reflects on how the city has changed since th...
Review: Conspiracy theorists and cyberbullies make the update of Stephen King's Carrie highly relevant
Mike Flanagan's new eight-part series updates Stephen King's Carrie by incorporating modern themes like cyberbullying and conspiracy theories. The show follows the protagonist, Carrie, as she navigate...
Neven Foday (23) and Lamar (29) opened Berosu in De Pijp: one cuts hair, the other fits grills
Cousins Foday Suno and Lamar Ross have opened their new business, Berosu, in the De Pijp neighborhood of Amsterdam. The establishment offers professional haircuts and custom dental grills, with plans ...
Removed trampolines from Rivierenbuurt playground will not return
The Amsterdam city government has confirmed that trampolines removed from a Rivierenbuurt playground will not be reinstated due to legal and safety regulations. While local parents urged for their ret...
Jewish community commemorates October 7 terror attacks: ‘What kind of world do we want to live in?’
Three years after the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks, the Jewish community in the Netherlands continues to experience significant insecurity. During a commemorative service at Amsterdam's Am...
87-year-old Spanish woman evicted from her home has died
An 87-year-old woman named Carmen Abascal has passed away in a hospital after becoming a symbol of anti-eviction protests in Spain. Although she was granted permission to return to her home following ...
Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth to divorce: 'Irreconcilable differences'
Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf due to irreconcilable differences, with the couple's separation date noted as July 28, 2025. Goth is seeking custody of their four-year-old daughter, I...
Amsterdam removes 'unsafe' trampolines from playground: "Nothing ever happened, what are we talking about?"
The municipality of Amsterdam has removed trampolines from a Rivierenbuurt playground due to safety and liability concerns, despite protests from local residents who managed the equipment. Although of...
Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg out for the season with torn cruciate ligament
Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg will miss the rest of the season due to a torn cruciate ligament sustained during national team training. The 29-year-old will relocate to Amsterdam to undergo his rehabili...
Six suspects arrested for theft of Renoir artworks from French museum
Six suspects have been arrested following the theft of artworks from the Musée Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, which occurred earlier this September. While two of the stolen paintings were recovere...
DENK MP Ergin files complaint against Johan Derksen over 'throat-slitting' remark
Denk MP Doğukan Ergin has filed a police report against Johan Derksen after the television presenter suggested on-air that Ergin should have his throat slit. The comment followed Ergin's parliamentar...
Adult children living at home? This happens less often in Haarlem than elsewhere in the country
Young adults in Haarlem are increasingly living with their parents for longer, with the median age rising to nearly 23 years old. This trend is largely driven by a challenging housing market that make...