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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ye sued for assault at Los Angeles hotel
An unidentified man has filed a lawsuit against Ye for an alleged unprovoked assault that took place two years ago. The incident reportedly occurred at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles, where ...
Threat of lawsuit between Van Gogh Museum and ministry over subsidy averted for now
Soli music association celebrates building anniversary and first female member: 'Those boys were cracking up, but I could handle the teasing'
Music association Soli is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its music center in Santpoort-Noord with a hobby market this Sunday. The event also commemorates historical milestones for the organizatio...
Tom Egbers makes EO documentary about World War II
Presenter Tom Egbers has created a documentary titled "De Brief" for broadcaster EO, focusing on the story of Jetty van Thijn, a woman who died during World War II. The documentary follows the 68-year...
Society architect Cees Dam (1932-2026) surrounded himself with fashion designers, actresses and models
Another crisis of confidence at Coornhert Lyceum: deputy principal suspended by Dunamare: 'I'm no longer allowed in the school, as if I'm some criminal'
Assistant principal Anja Schoots of the Coornhert Lyceum has been placed on administrative leave by the Dunamare school board following a period of ongoing tension. Schoots, who is now barred from ent...
Paper here: a look at the municipal paper archives
The municipality continues to maintain significant paper archives despite the general shift towards digital information storage. This overview explores the persistence of physical records and their pr...
Erik van Muiswinkel guest at fifth Schalkwijk Society afternoon
Comedian Erik van Muiswinkel will be the special guest at the fifth annual event hosted by the Genootschap Oud Schalkwijk on May 9. Van Muiswinkel, who grew up in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem, w...
De Kast and De Bankzitters to perform for Royal Family on King's Day
The Frisian band De Kast and the group De Bankzitters are scheduled to perform for the Dutch royal family during King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The program team noted that De Kast was specifically...
Incident at Turkish foundation in Badhoevedorp not the first: ‘This is bad for the neighborhood's reputation’
An explosion occurred Tuesday morning at the Tefekkur foundation in Badhoevedorp, marking the latest in a series of incidents at the site. Neighbors report that the location has previously seen a car ...
Astonishment over father who took school to court: ‘I think this is a champagne problem’
Spanish court will not investigate well-known deepfake case
A Spanish court has declined to investigate a deepfake case involving German TV presenter Collien Fernandes. Fernandes filed a complaint against her former partner, Christian Ulmen, for allegedly dist...
Police investigate explosion at Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp
Police are investigating an explosion that occurred at a Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp early this morning, which caused property damage but no injuries. Surveillance footage identified suspe...
Switching from 'dead' HFC Haarlem to Telstar? Betrayal to some, a fairy tale to others
The article explores the complex emotions of former HFC Haarlem fans as they witness the rise of regional rival Telstar following the demise of their own club. While some supporters view switching loy...
Prosecution seeks up to 66 months in prison for Assen art heist
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded prison sentences of up to 66 months for three suspects involved in an art heist at the Drents Museum in Assen. Two suspects received lower sentencing ...
Enthusiasts and haters in conversation on 'Fatbike Friday'
Cultural Center Breen and the Van Eesteren Museum are hosting a 'Fatbike Friday' discussion in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district to address polarized public opinion regarding fatbikes. The event aims to...
Stopera architect Cees Dam dies aged 93
Architect Cees Dam, the designer of Amsterdam's Stopera building, has passed away at the age of 93. His firm, Dam & Partners Architecten, announced that he died on Monday following a brief illness.
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Prosecution demands 18 months in prison for Peter Gillis for tax fraud
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded an eighteen-month unconditional prison sentence for real estate entrepreneur and reality star Peter Gillis. Gillis is accused of submitting incomplete...
Child Mayor Kiyaro: ‘Once you put on your chain of office, you are someone’
Amsterdam is preparing to elect a new child mayor and child council for the upcoming term. The outgoing child mayor, Kiyaro, reflected on his experiences and the importance of the role during his year...
Ailing Phil Collins and Oasis inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Several high-profile artists, including Phil Collins, Oasis, and Iron Maiden, have been announced as the latest inductees into the American Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The new members were revealed duri...
Tennis player Griekspoor also loses first match in Munich
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor lost his opening match at the tournament in Munich to Canadian Denis Shapovalov in three sets. Currently the top-ranked player in the Netherlands, Griekspoor cont...
Kim Kardashian makes Broadway debut as producer: 'So proud'
Kim Kardashian is making her Broadway debut as a producer for the upcoming play "The Fear of 13." Starring Academy Award winner Adrien Brody, the production tells the story of a man who spent more tha...
Sara Kroos's comeback is vulnerable, but not powerless
Button shop celebrates 40 years; owner Thea (74) cannot find a successor
Thea de Boer’s specialized button shop on Amsterdam's Herengracht is celebrating its 40th anniversary while facing an uncertain future due to rising rents and a lack of successors. Despite the shop'...
Aleid Bos reconstructs her father’s youth through old letters: ‘It felt like an exotic story: my father grew up in Spain’
Aleid Bos has written a book titled "Citroenen uit de achtertuin" to reconstruct her father's childhood in Spain using a collection of old letters found after his death. The work explores her father's...
Museum director: Return the third bracelet as well
The director of the Drents Museum has called for the return of a third stolen bracelet during the trial of three suspects accused of a robbery last year. Robert van Langh emphasized that the artifacts...
Children's book author Arend van Dam takes children through war stories at IJmuiden Library
Children's book author Arend van Dam will visit the IJmuiden library on Wednesday, April 22, to present his new book. During the session, he will guide children and parents through various well-known ...
Third suspect arrested for fireworks at Ajax - FC Groningen
Police arrested a 38-year-old man from Hoofddorp on Tuesday as the third suspect in an investigation into fireworks thrown during an Eredivisie match between Ajax and FC Groningen. The suspect faces c...
