Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
No umbrellas or a maximum number of beachgoers: the Italian beach has become an obstacle course
Italian beach operators are implementing increasingly strict rules for tourists, such as limiting visitor numbers and banning outside food. Travelers are advised to check local regulations carefully t...
Video | Rod Stewart sings It's A Heartache as a tribute to Bonnie Tyler
Pride flags vandalized again at Churchill Pride in Amsterdam-Zuid, but neighbors just hang up more
Vintage TV: Floris, Baywatch in HD, a young Alanis Morissette and Jack van Gelder without the cynicism
Curtain falls on Soldaat van Oranje after sixteen years: 'It never got boring'
After nearly sixteen years, the long-running musical Soldaat van Oranje has officially concluded with its final performances. Cast members and audiences marked the end of the production, which became ...
Amsterdam's Tammie is looking for a boyfriend: this is the new documentary you want to see
A new documentary features Amsterdam-based trans woman Tammie Schoots as she navigates the complexities of dating and relationships. The film explores her personal experiences with common milestones l...
Video | Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy perform at JAY-Z concert in New York
Rutger (45) and his husband find mother for child on Facebook
Rutger and his husband Teun successfully found a woman named Eline through the Facebook group Meerdangewenst to help them start a family. Following their connection, the couple welcomed a daughter in ...
Roxy Dekker announces new album: 'Coming out this year'
Singer Roxy Dekker announced during the NPO 3FM program VoorAan on Saturday that she plans to release a new album later this year. This will be the artist's first full-length project to be released in...
Martin Garrix, Afrojack and De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig: this is the line-up for the final Dutch Grand Prix
The final Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, scheduled for August 21 to 23, will feature a musical lineup alongside the Formula 1 racing events. Renowned Dutch artists, including Martin Garrix and Afrojac...
School holidays remain a puzzle for working mothers: 'Fathers' turn'
Working mothers in the Netherlands face significant challenges balancing their careers with childcare during school holidays. Many mothers choose to reduce their working hours due to the high costs an...
Art sanctuary must solve homelessness nuisance under Dijksgracht bridge
An artist collective, in collaboration with local entrepreneurs, plans to transform the neglected area between Dijksgracht and Piet Heinkade into a graffiti-art space and outdoor sports facility. The ...
Final performance of Soldier of Orange concludes with drone show
The final regular performance of the musical Soldaat van Oranje at the TheaterHangaar in Katwijk concluded with a ten-minute drone show. Thousands of drones were used to display various scenes and cha...
Trump subpoenas journalists over reporting on new Air Force One
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has subpoenaed New York Times journalists following reports regarding security issues with the new presidential aircraft. The plane in question was re...
Glennis Grace: Thanks to boxing I hit those high notes with ease
Singer Glennis Grace credits boxing as a key factor in improving her vocal range and performance. Additionally, she manages an inflammatory condition through specialized treatments and emphasizes the ...
The Hunger Games inspired Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke to act
Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke revealed in an interview that the original The Hunger Games film inspired her to pursue an acting career. She is set to appear in the upcoming prequel, Sunrise of th...
Rosanna (67) attends Kwaku for the ninth time: ‘They play music that reminds me of the old days – and soon we’ll be eating moksi alesi’
Kwaku kicks off: "With this beautiful weather, it can't go wrong"
The Kwaku Summer Festival has officially begun in Amsterdam's Nelson Mandelapark, featuring food, dance, and music over the next four weekends. Organizers anticipate a successful event due to favorabl...
From house of prayer to meeting place: activities at Haarlem's Oosterkerk in Tuin van Oost
The Oosterkerk in Haarlem has been repurposed into a community hub as part of the 'Buurtbakens' project, hosting diverse weekly activities for local residents. While the building remains a church, the...
Daan lives in his own food forest in the summer, where everything is edible
Daan Goppel has transformed his allotment garden at Tuinpark de Molen in Amsterdam-Noord into a wild, edible food forest containing 250 plant species. While he resides in a bustling part of the city, ...
Herman Brood would still love Amsterdam today, says his manager: "Still brothels and casinos"
Former manager Koos van Dijk and drummer Guzz Genser reflected on their time spent with rock musician Herman Brood at a café in Amsterdam-West. They suggested that Brood would still appreciate the ci...
Herman Brood would still love Amsterdam today, says his manager: "Still brothels and casinos"
Former manager Koos van Dijk and drummer Guzz Genser recall the time spent with Herman Brood at Café de Toog in Amsterdam West. They reflect on the late musician's life and suggest he would still app...
Stones replaced by greenery in Indische Buurt, Haarlem
Residents in the Indische Buurt neighborhood of Haarlem are working to replace paved areas with greenery to combat high temperatures and improve the living environment. Landscape architect Bieke van H...
Haga Lyceum board considers next steps following critical report
Belgian singer Metejoor and model Celine Van Ouytsel split up
Belgian singer Metejoor and model Celine Van Ouytsel have ended their relationship. Their management confirmed the split and stated that there was no conflict between the pair.
Then at Mercatorplein: this is where the story of the Dirk van den Broek supermarket began
The Dirk van den Broek supermarket located at Mercatorplein stands on historically significant ground where the company's story began. This location serves as the origin point for the well-known Dutch...
Why women on the right are breaking through
Recent observations from a NATO summit highlight that the few female leaders currently representing EU nations are predominantly from right-wing political parties. Analysts suggest that women succeedi...
The rocket ice lolly from this budget favorite beats the big name brand: ‘Nice packaging, great ice cream, delicious fruit flavor’
Three ice cream experts tested seven brands of the classic 'raketje' water ice pop, which is the best-selling water ice product in the Netherlands. With 65 to 75 million consumed annually, the experts...
Madonna first American woman with number 1 albums in five decades in UK
Madonna has become the first American female artist to achieve number one albums in the UK across five different decades. This record was solidified by the success of her latest album, Confessions II.
Screen time | If you want to read AI-generated texts, you have to go to LinkedIn
In his weekly tech column, reporter Rutger Otto observes that LinkedIn has become the primary platform for content generated by artificial intelligence. His findings confirm the growing prevalence of ...