Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Vanished: KAV Holland merged after exactly one hundred years
The article highlights the history of KAV Holland, a sports club that merged after exactly one hundred years of existence. This feature is the 36th installment in a series dedicated to sports associat...
The same iconic photos of James Dean, Marilyn Monroe and Kate Moss – but without the cigarette
New NPO chief Jet de Ranitz: ‘As long as Ongehoord Nederland exists, they belong to our club’
Three new stumbling stones in Velsen in memory of murdered Jews
Three new Stolpersteine are being installed in the municipality of Velsen to commemorate local Jewish residents murdered during World War II. These memorial stones serve as a tribute to the community ...
Video | Ewan McGregor sails on high-speed SailGP race boat in New York
Mayor of Den Bosch: Corona was not a topic before Carnival 2020
Jack Mikkers, the Mayor of Den Bosch, testified before a Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee that COVID-19 was not a significant concern leading up to the 2020 carnival. He stated that officials wer...
Duran Duran to tour Europe this fall
British band Duran Duran has announced a European tour starting this October, with confirmed performances in Norway, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, and France. The group plans to announce additional tour d...
Renate van Schaik wins 'Vers van Vondel' competition: 'In the spirit of Vondel, and very contemporary'
Renate van Schaik won the "Vers van Vondel" poetry competition held at Huize Scheybeeck. Seventeen poets presented their modern interpretations of a 400-year-old poem by Joost van den Vondel, which wa...
Night cafe De Biecht forced to close and auction contents: "A real shame"
Amsterdam's night bar Café De Biecht has closed after 27 years due to the sale of its building on Kerkstraat. To support owner Jan Louman's early retirement, the café's interior was auctioned off du...
Golden Harp for Armada Music founder Maykel Piron
Maykel Piron, the co-founder of record label Armada Music, has been awarded the prestigious Gouden Harp this year. Buma Cultuur presented the award to Piron in recognition of his exceptional contribut...
24 places in Amsterdam to watch the World Cup
'We are being criminalized and excluded.' Sam Ndlovu explains in Haarlem how trans people in Zimbabwe have to live
Zimbabwean human rights activist Sam Ndlovu is currently staying in Haarlem as part of the Shelter City program, which provides temporary relief for activists. During the visit, Ndlovu is sharing expe...
Call: Are you an expat in Amsterdam? Tell us about your life in the city
Advertising agency KesselsKramer, known for the I amsterdam letters, declared bankrupt
Wanted! Parents who want to watch their favorite childhood shows with their children
The NPO has recently made its entire television archive available online. They are now looking for parents who would like to watch their favorite childhood programs together with their children.
Video | Woman in LA surprised by Justin Bieber on her birthday
I'm sick of ads and they turn out to be unreliable too
Journalist Sam van Opbergen discusses the prevalence of deceptive and annoying online advertisements, noting that many have become increasingly fraudulent. The commentary explores the growing frustrat...
Retired multi-talent: 'I am no more interesting than my brush'
Retired artist Arie Koning, who discovered his talent for drawing and painting at age 35, shares insights into his life and career. He previously served as a member of the Royal Netherlands Marechauss...
Céline Dion adds ten extra concerts in Paris next year
Céline Dion has announced ten additional concert dates in Paris scheduled for May 2027. The performances will take place between May 8 and May 29, as revealed by the singer on her Instagram account.
Koen Wauters on Joost Klein incident in The Voice: 'Only lasted half an hour'
Koen Wauters has addressed a past disagreement with Joost Klein that occurred during the filming of The Voice van Vlaanderen. Wauters downplayed the conflict, stating that the incident only lasted abo...
M.I.A. sues Kid Cudi for millions after being removed from tour
British singer M.I.A. has filed a lawsuit against Kid Cudi for breach of contract after being removed as the opening act for his tour. The singer alleges she was unfairly dropped from several schedule...
