Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Thijsse’s Hof appoints Jan Hoekema as new board chairman
Jan Hoekema has been appointed as the new chairman of Thijsse’s Hof, the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands. He succeeds Arjen Overbeek, who stepped down after serving seven years in the pos...
Clear thinking beats physical strength, Mart Smeets observes in the middle of the night
Mart Smeets reports on a pivotal NBA game between the former champion Oklahoma and the San Antonio Spurs held in the United States. The match determined which team would advance to the NBA finals, hig...
Yum! Get a free donut in Haarlem on Donut Day
On Friday, June 5, the Salvation Army will celebrate Donut Day by distributing free donuts to the public in Haarlem. This event offers various types of donuts, including those with chocolate and sprin...
Ten design teams advance to next phase of National Slavery Museum
An independent jury has selected ten design teams to proceed to the next phase of the international architectural competition for the National Slavery Museum. This marks a key step forward in the deve...
Pimped cars thrill men: 'This hall is full of the Messis of the car world'
The Expo center in Vijfhuizen is hosting an exhibition featuring a wide variety of unique, modified cars described as 'works of art on wheels.' Enthusiasts and families are visiting to admire and phot...
Keti Koti month starts today: here's what's happening
Keti Koti month begins today in Amsterdam with a series of cultural events, lectures, and commemorative activities leading up to the official holiday on July 1st. The program includes a memorial walk,...
HBO confirms hit series Euphoria to end after three seasons
HBO has confirmed that the hit series Euphoria will conclude after its third season. This announcement follows months of speculation about the show's future, as reported by Variety.
VPRO’s 100th anniversary episode might almost give you brain rot
Jada Borsato thanks everyone for 'sweet messages' after Ibiza car accident
Jada Borsato expressed gratitude on Instagram for the supportive messages she received following a car accident in Ibiza involving her and her mother, Leontine Ruiters. This marks her first public sta...
Printer: Curaçao causes striking surge in flag orders this World Cup
Printing company Drukbedrijf reports that orders for Curaçao flags have increased tenfold since the country qualified for the World Cup. This surge in demand marks a significant peak in sales for the...
New mothers in Haarlem remarkably old: 32 years and 7 months
New mothers in Haarlem are on average 32 years and 7 months old when they have their first child, which is notably high according to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The figures also indicate t...
Sold-out playoffs show hockey has more potential, says Kim Lammers
The 2025-2026 hockey season concluded with Amsterdam winning the women's national title after defeating SCHC and Den Bosch in the play-offs. In the men's competition, Rotterdam secured the championshi...
Amnesty: propaganda dominates Russian education
Amnesty International reports that propaganda dominates education systems in Russia and Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. The human rights organization argues that Russia is violating children's ri...
Toos & Henk - June 1
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every week from Monday to Saturday.
‘If I were to let go of music, it would feel like losing an arm’
On the Zeedijk is analog camera shop Analogue, where they want you to take your time
Spot the differences: Sloterweg in 1975 and 2026
Review: From Cito scores to sex life, Tim Kroezen goes in all directions in cabaret debut
New York Mayor keeps word and boycotts Israel Day Parade
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani boycotted the annual Israel Day Parade on Sunday, making him the first mayor of the city to not participate in the event. The move follows through on his previous commitm...
René Diekstra: Assisted suicide is a right, not a crime
René Diekstra argues that assisted suicide should be treated as a legal right rather than a criminal offense. The article references a study he co-authored at Leiden University over 45 years ago whic...
Former EO presenter Menno Helmus (64) dies
Former EO presenter Menno Helmus has passed away at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer. During his career at the Dutch broadcaster from 1992 to 2010, he hosted programs such as Live-Lijn, Om...
French museum reports theft of artistic banana
A museum in Metz, France, has filed a police report after a banana that was part of Maurizio Cattelan's artwork 'Comedian' was stolen. A security guard discovered that the fruit, which was taped to a ...
Which teacher made a difference for you? Respond!
A Dutch media outlet is inviting readers to share stories about teachers who had a significant positive impact on their lives for an upcoming series of interviews. Interested participants are asked to...
Dua Lipa marries Callum Turner in London
Singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner married on Sunday at the Old Marylebone Town Hall in London. The wedding ceremony was reported by several media outlets, including People magazine.
Songbird sport thrives in Amsterdam: every twa-twa whistle counts
The Surinamese singing bird association Ringmaster Amsterdam hosts competitive matches where 'twa-twa' birds are judged on the number of whistles they produce. Suniel Chedie, a prominent figure in the...
Suzan and Freek look back on 'amazing month in Arnhem'
Dutch musical duo Suzan & Freek have concluded a successful series of ten sold-out concerts at the GelreDome in Arnhem. After the final performance on Sunday afternoon, the pair reflected on the exper...
What I've won from radio contests: Radio, power bank, record player and now TV recordings
A journalist describes the experience of being unexpectedly broadcast live across the Netherlands after messaging a radio station to participate in a contest. The author details their history of winni...
GTST actress Noël van Kleef expecting first child
Actress Noël van Kleef and her partner Thom have announced that they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news on Instagram, with the baby expected to arrive in November.
De Jong falls to Zverev in fourth round of Roland Garros
Jesper de Jong's impressive run at Roland Garros came to an end in the fourth round following a straight-sets loss to Alexander Zverev. The 26-year-old Dutch player lost 6-7, 4-6, 1-6 on his birthday,...
Tractor pulling finally back at full throttle after two rained-out editions
The Trekkertrek Fun & Power Festival in Nieuw-Vennep returned successfully this weekend after two years of cancellations due to heavy rain. Participants competed in tractor-pulling challenges under su...