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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Summer Holiday Photo Contest organizers ready for the best photos
The Village Photographer of Heemskerk and Cultuurhuis Heemskerk are organizing a summer vacation photo contest. Winning entries will be displayed in an exhibition held at the Rose Garden of Slot Assum...
Italian painting worth half a million more after error: 8 was actually a 3 in the date
An Italian painting's value increased by half a million euros after restoration in Switzerland revealed it was 500 years older than previously believed. The age was corrected when a digit in the year ...
Living Mesh, portraits of wise over-80s in Photo Gallery De Gang
The Bijbels Museum is presenting the exhibition "WIJS!" at Fotogalerie De Gang, featuring portraits of sixteen individuals over the age of 80. The project uses photography by Ilvy Njiokiktjien and per...
His own docuseries shows: Rafael Nadal was addicted to the pain of tennis as well as winning
Spider-Noir Review: Nicolas Cage is the main attraction in a successful mix of film noir and Spider-Man adventure
You always get something nice from lucky dip fairy Suzanne: ‘I’m wearing this dress home, okay?’
The Waldorf aan Zee primary school in IJmuiden held a summer bazaar featuring twenty-three stalls with organic plants and handmade crafts. Suzanne the 'grab-bag fairy' entertained attendees as they br...
35-year-old man arrested for assaulting son of Parool columnist Yesim Candan
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for assaulting the minor son of columnist Yesim Candan with a chain lock in South Amsterdam. The attack occurred in a tunnel under the A10 and followed a threatenin...
Curaçao fans excited for World Cup: I wear the shirt almost every day
Fans of Curaçao in Amsterdam's Zuidoost district are expressing immense pride and excitement as the national team prepares for its first-ever World Cup appearance. Local residents shared their antici...
Yesim Candan on arrested assault suspect: ‘I am so happy’
Doctor in Matthew Perry case appeals: 'I'm not a doctor but a drug dealer'
A doctor convicted of supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry is appealing his sentence, claiming he was acting as a drug dealer rather than a medical professional. He argues that his prison term is...
Foreign media spot striking flaw in Dutch team: 'This is the problem'
The Dutch national football team secured a 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan on Monday but drew criticism from international media for failing to capitalize on numerous scoring chances. As the squad prepare...
Bridge club to play on ‘safer’ Wednesday afternoons in Santpoort-Noord to avoid evening outings
Bridgeclub De Kennemers will begin hosting afternoon sessions in Santpoort-Noord starting September 1. The new Wednesday afternoon slot complements their existing Thursday evening schedule, catering t...
Royal couple welcomes German President at Dam Square
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima officially welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Dam Square in Amsterdam for a multi-day state visit. The itinerary includes a visit to the Natio...
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk: 'Something very special could happen this World Cup'
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk stated he is ready for his final World Cup appearance after recovering from a mentally challenging season at Liverpool. Following a short break with his family, the...
Beret parade and military exercises on the water in Amsterdam
On Friday, June 12, 200 participants will conclude their National Resilience Training in Amsterdam with a series of marches and military exercises on the water. The event includes a beret parade marki...
Den Bosch wants to reduce crowds on the Thursday before Carnival
The Den Bosch city government has proposed a ban on carnival events on the Thursday before the holiday to reduce large crowds in the city center. The proposal includes restricting alcohol-selling esta...
Review Carrousel: Excess and bombast in theatrical spectacle about the burden of a fairground heirloom
Physically disabled Margarit Groothedde wrote a children's book with her eyes: 'It's amazing that it's in stores now'
Dutch National Opera stages Verdi’s ‘men’s opera’: ‘You have to be able to empathize with the characters’
Director Jetske Mijnssen is staging Verdi's opera 'Simon Boccanegra' at the Dutch National Opera, focusing on the personal and emotional struggles of its characters. This production prioritizes the re...
Youth event Megafestatie returns to Jaarbeurs after 24 years
The youth event Megafestatie will return to the Jaarbeurs Utrecht on July 10 and 11, 2027, after a 24-year hiatus. The event returns to the same venue where previous editions were originally held.
Haarlem's Grote Markt to host marching bands during the March of the Musicians
The Mars der Muzikanten event will take place on Haarlem's Grote Markt on Sunday, June 14. Various marching bands will perform during the event, which is similar to a traditional military tattoo.
Life lessons from Sparrow, Quetzal and Hoopoe: Sabine Wassenberg and Kamel Essabane transform an ancient Sufi poem into a philosophical retelling
Sabine Wassenberg and Kamel Essabane have released 'De vlucht van de vogels', a philosophical retelling of an ancient Sufi poem. The story follows a group of birds on a journey through seven valleys t...
French singer Patrick Bruel's detention extended in sexual misconduct investigation
French singer Patrick Bruel's custody has been extended by 24 hours by the public prosecutor in Nanterre, near Paris. The 67-year-old is under investigation for sexual violence involving thirteen pote...
Dutch fans John and Erica travel across the US hoping to attend World Cup final: ‘Imagine if we’re in the stadium for sixty dollars’
John and Erica van den Berg from Abbenes have secured tickets for every potential match of the Dutch national team at the upcoming World Cup in the United States. The couple expresses strong optimism ...
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Amsterdam and Japan have more in common than two Ajax players
Ahead of the World Cup match between the Netherlands and Japan on June 14, this article explores the historical relationship between Amsterdam and Japan. The piece highlights how the connection betwee...
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have split, according to US media
Singer Ariana Grande and actor Ethan Slater have reportedly ended their relationship after several months together. Sources cited by US media indicate that the couple split amicably a few months ago.
Frenkie de Jong not worried about Netherlands, but: 'Important that we adjust a few things'
Frenkie de Jong expressed confidence in the Dutch national team despite a narrow 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan, which was secured by two Cody Gakpo penalties. Although the team struggled while playing w...
Roman Derwig to star in film adaptation of Splinter Chabot's Confettiregen
Actor Roman Derwig will play the lead role in the film adaptation of Splinter Chabot's debut novel, Confettiregen. Directed by Michiel van Erp, filming for the production has recently commenced.
170 participants from 8 countries head to Haarlem for special Shaolin kung fu event
The Spaarnehal in Haarlem will host the Open Dutch Championship Shaolin Kung Fu on Saturday, June 13. Approximately 170 participants from eight countries will gather for the event, which features trad...