Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Simone Zeefuik (43) from the Bijlmer wrote a play about female friendships under pressure
Amsterdammers wanted to be seen at Van der Eerden’s beach club (1955-2026)
Not a Greek figure, Medea is a benefit scandal parent according to director Angelo: ‘Ultimately her child is taken away’
Theater director Angelo Ormskerk reinterprets the Greek tragedy of Medea by framing the protagonist as a victim of the Dutch childcare benefit scandal. The production explores the systemic pressures a...
Art heist suspects may have wanted to sell loot to the state
Suspects involved in an art robbery in Drenthe reportedly planned to sell the stolen items back to the Dutch state. This information was allegedly revealed by one of the suspects to undercover agents ...
Public Prosecution Service will not say where Romanian art treasures were found
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has recovered stolen Romanian art treasures, including a golden helmet and two golden bracelets, but refuses to disclose where they were stored. Authorities a...
Clannad frontwoman Moya Brennan dies at 73
Irish singer and harpist Moya Brennan, the lead vocalist of the band Clannad, has died at the age of 73. She was a celebrated musician whose career included winning both a Grammy and a BAFTA award.
Suspect: Prosecution sought art treasures, not the truth
Suspect Bernhard Z. accused the Dutch Public Prosecution Service of prioritizing the recovery of stolen art treasures over finding the truth during the first day of his trial. The 35-year-old, charged...
Forts, strongholds and bunkers: visit them near Haarlem this weekend
The National Defense Heritage Weekend on April 18 and 19 allows visitors to explore various forts, bunkers, and fortifications near Haarlem and throughout the Netherlands. Many participating locations...
Explosion at foundation in Badhoevedorp, front door damaged
An explosion occurred at the Muslim-Turkish Cultural Center Markad in Badhoevedorp on Tuesday morning. The blast caused damage to the building's front door, but no injuries were reported.
Public Prosecution Service: Months of negotiations over return of looted art treasures
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) revealed it has spent months negotiating with suspects to secure the return of Dacian art treasures stolen from the Drents Museum. These discussions regarding...
Actress Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual misconduct
Actress Ruby Rose, known for her roles in Orange Is the New Black and Batwoman, has accused singer Katy Perry of sexual assault. Perry has denied the allegations.
Trial of the 'Drents Museum three' begins: what you need to know about the art heist
A multi-day criminal trial begins this Tuesday concerning a high-profile burglary at the Drents Museum where Romanian gold artifacts were stolen. Three suspects from Heerhugowaard are being tried for ...
Haarlem takes 'Trevor' measures to ensure LGBTI community continues reporting anti-gay violence
The municipality of Haarlem is investing tens of thousands of euros in initiatives to encourage the LGBTQ+ community to report violence and build trust in the authorities. These measures include inten...
With an X in their passport, Raven races through a US where transgender people are no longer allowed to exist
Podcast The Foundling: nine days later another baby is found
The podcast 'De Vondeling' explores the 2003 case of Youri, a newborn found abandoned in a trash bag outside an apartment complex in Amsterdam Noord. Despite police investigations and efforts by his f...
Woman arrested for attacking Fleetwood Mac singer Lindsey Buckingham
A 55-year-old woman named Michelle Dick has been arrested for allegedly stalking and attacking former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham for several years. The arrest follows reports from Amer...
Marco Borsato sees life take positive turn again: 'People are approaching me again'
Dutch singer Marco Borsato shared that he is experiencing positive changes in his life and social interactions following the dismissal of a sexual misconduct case against him. During an appearance on ...
Toos & Henk - April 14
Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his daily comic strip titled "Toos & Henk" from Monday through Saturday. The strip offers his unique perspective on various current events.
Henk and Jelle give lecture on nature in South Kennemerland National Park
Bird experts Jelle van der Helm and Henk Wijkhuisen will give a lecture about the nature of National Park Zuid-Kennemerland on Sunday, April 19. The event is scheduled to take place at the De Vries va...
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Landsmeer celebrates 700 years: Everything used to be better, except the beer
Flower parade with extra festivities in Heemstede. Talent show as new feature
The Bloemencorso Bollenstreek flower parade will pass through the center of Heemstede this Saturday, featuring additional festivities organized by local retailers. A new talent show has been added to ...
Korfball player Jansen after Blauw-Wit relegation: This is my club and it hurts a lot
Blauw-Wit has been relegated from the Korfbal League following a 20-18 loss to DeetosSnel, ending their presence in the top tier of Dutch korfbal since 2005. The match also marked the retirement of cl...
Evelyn finally makes the front page
A woman named Evelyn has been featured on the front page of a newspaper with a photograph. Despite reaching this milestone, the reality of the situation is not what she had originally envisioned.
Trump removes AI image of himself as Jesus after criticism
Donald Trump removed an AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus from his Truth Social account following widespread criticism. The former president had posted the controversial graphic on Sunday befo...
Language volunteer José: ‘With language, you give people their voice back’
José van der Vossen, a 75-year-old language volunteer at Taalcarrousel, helps non-native speakers navigate life in the Netherlands by teaching vocabulary and practicing conversation. Her commitment t...
Anthony Correia to leave Telstar at end of season, signs with FC Utrecht
Anthony Correia will leave Telstar at the end of the season to join FC Utrecht as their new head coach. The 43-year-old trainer from Velserbroek has signed a three-year contract with the Eredivisie cl...