Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Win 2 tickets for Guns N’ Roses at Ziggo Dome
Sydney Sweeney launches own production company and signs deal with Sony
Actress Sydney Sweeney has launched her own production company named Honey Trap. She has also signed a first-look deal with Sony Pictures, giving the studio the initial opportunity to develop projects...
For Million Dollar Listing Netherlands, every villa is in Amsterdam: ‘Foreigners don’t know Naarden’
Judge issues temporary restraining order against Sabrina Carpenter's alleged stalker
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a man accused of stalking singer Sabrina Carpenter. The singer reported that the individual repeatedly appeared at her Los Angeles home and had...
How Pride grew from a small gay party to a mega-event: "It’s always been a struggle"
Journalists Michiel Klaassen and Menno Sedee have released a book exploring the 30-year history of Amsterdam Pride and its evolution from a promotional party into a major activist event. The authors h...
Punctuation: On mothers and daughters, father and sons
The article discusses the enduring literary theme of relationships between parents and children. It highlights that the experiences of daughters and sons writing about their mothers and fathers remain...
Blake Lively seeks to recover legal costs from Justin Baldoni after settlement
Actress Blake Lively is requesting that a judge order Justin Baldoni to cover her legal expenses following their recent settlement. This move comes less than a month after the two reached an agreement...
Aalsmeer reaps the rewards of handball player Donny Vink's return: He's enjoying it again
Handballer Donny Vink has returned to Aalsmeer after a brief retirement, helping the team reach the national championship finals. The 27-year-old recently signed a one-year contract extension, citing ...
Documentary reveals just how filthy the North Sea floor is
The documentary 'De Noordzee BV' highlights the 'Fishing for Litter' project, which has removed more than 8.5 million kilograms of trash from the North Sea over the last 25 years. It explores the moun...
Toos & Henk - June 2
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the comic strip Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published daily from Monday through Saturday.
Yeah, go grab a mattress, otherwise those poor Romanians will get sore backs
Former gallery owner Hans Gieles (69) receives 1,558 euros state pension per month: ‘Even with little money, you can manage in Amsterdam’
Kim Kardashian fuels Lewis Hamilton relationship rumors with Instagram photos
Kim Kardashian has shared photos featuring Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton on Instagram, fueling ongoing relationship rumors between the pair. The images represent the first time the reality star has ...
Taylor Swift wrote a song for Toy Story 5
Taylor Swift announced she has written a new song titled "I Knew It, I Knew You" for the upcoming animated film Toy Story 5. The track is scheduled to be released on June 5.
PuinHoop shows the struggles but also the hope of young artists: ‘Our generation is good at nostalgia’
Overview of (almost) all foundation stones in Velsen: 200 featured on Velsen Historical Society website
The Historische Kring Velsen has documented approximately 200 historical foundation stones from buildings in the Velsen area, particularly IJmuiden, in its online image database. This collection showc...
Keti Koti month begins with memorial march: "Have more love and understanding for each other"
Dozens of people participated in the 'Memre Waka' commemorative walk through Amsterdam's city center to mark the start of Keti Koti month. The procession visited historical sites linked to the slave t...
Keti Koti month kicks off with memorial march: 'Have more love and understanding for each other'
The Keti Koti month began with 'Memre Waka,' a commemorative walk through Amsterdam's city center past historical sites linked to the slave trade. Participants marched to the Mayor's residence to emph...
Amsterdam not (yet) caught up in World Cup fever
NH Sport visited the center of Amsterdam to gauge public excitement for the upcoming World Cup, finding that public enthusiasm and street decorations are currently low. Despite the quiet start, local ...
Superfan Sylvana visits twelve Harry Styles shows this year. Celina goes to the Arena three times. 'Every night is different'
Harry Styles is performing ten concerts at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam as part of his Together, Together Tour, drawing fans from around the world to the Netherlands. Local fans are attending ...
Gen Z is too busy to waste time. GerBen van ’t Hek reflects on the time when doing nothing was normal
Author GerBen van 't Hek reflects on the generational difference in productivity, noting that members of Gen Z seem much more focused on their activities than previous generations. Observing a young g...
Veterans march through dunes during 10th Stormschool Bloemendaal Memorial
The tenth Stormschool Bloemendaal Memorial and local Veterans Day will take place on Saturday, June 13, in the dunes of Bloemendaal. Veterans will participate in a commemorative march organized in coo...
Judge allows book by Apeldoorn sex case victim to be published Thursday
A judge in Arnhem has ruled that the book "Het waren toch mijn ouders," written by a victim of a sexual abuse case in Apeldoorn, can be published this Thursday. The court rejected a requested publicat...
North Holland to implement more active rainbow policy
The province of North Holland is launching a more active policy to support the LGBTQIA+ community in partnership with local municipalities and interest groups. The initiative includes the creation of ...
Former garage on De Wittenkade squatted
A former garage building on De Wittenkade in Amsterdam West has been occupied by squatters who claim to have moved in around May 23. The occupants announced the action recently to establish residentia...
Dara Bazelet wrote a play about the war in Gaza, but: ‘The actors found it problematic that we viewed it from the perspective of Israeli characters’
Charli xcx releases seventh album on July 24
British singer Charli xcx has announced that her seventh studio album, titled 'Music, Fashion, Film', will be released on July 24. This upcoming project follows her critically acclaimed album 'Brat' a...
Ronald Schram (1965-2026) seized every opportunity he got: ‘He clung to life and didn’t want to go. He had so many things left to do’
Ronald Schram (1965-2026) was a physical chemist and musician who completed his doctoral studies in Amsterdam and was known as a vibrant social figure. He began playing guitar in a band at age eleven ...
How New York celebrates and protects its bodegas – and why Amsterdam treats its tokos as decor
Influencer Jade Anna van Vliet and footballer Kenneth Taylor are engaged
Dutch footballer Kenneth Taylor has proposed to influencer Jade Anna van Vliet during a trip to Miami. The 21-year-old Van Vliet announced the engagement on Instagram, sharing photos of her ring and e...