Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Niall Horan struggles daily with Liam Payne’s death: ‘Did I miss something?’
Niall Horan opened up in an interview with De Telegraaf about the profound grief he experiences daily following the 2024 death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne. The Irish singer describ...
Emilia Clarke debunks rumors of massive salary per Game of Thrones episode
British actress Emilia Clarke has dismissed reports that she earned $300,000 per episode for her role in Game of Thrones, calling the claims exaggerated. Speaking to Variety, she clarified that the ru...
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Reading skills continue to decline. Can these books bring back the joy of reading for children? 'They are hugely popular and almost always checked out'
Dutch children's literacy is declining as they read less with age, but graphic novels remain highly popular and are seen as a potential tool to restore reading pleasure. Experts suggest that shifting ...
Mystery: do you know what these two statues on the Rijksmuseum facade mean?
This article highlights two less prominent statues located on the facade of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It invites readers to solve the mystery of who these specific figures represent among the muse...
Zandvoort brothers fulfill dream: taking self-built boats out to sea
Brothers Huig and Joop Molenaar from Zandvoort are nearing the completion of two self-built sailing boats based on traditional Shetland Island designs to honor their town's maritime history. The sibli...
New elite education with deep pockets: who is paying for the Leiden master's?
The private Pascal Institute is launching a new master's program at the Leidse Zeevaartschool this fall, targeting students seeking alternatives to traditional universities. The elite educational init...
How powerful is the Ajax hard core?
An investigation by AT5 reveals the significant influence of Ajax's hard-core supporter group, the F-side, which has led to security lapses and intimidation at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Stewards report...
'They take our houses and rape our daughters': Persistent prejudices about asylum seekers exposed
This article examines and fact-checks common prejudices regarding asylum seekers and status holders in the Netherlands, which frequently emerge during protests and on social media. It aims to provide ...
Toos & Henk - May 30
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strips. These illustrations are published every week from Monday to Saturday.
Koen Suyk (72) was the Netherlands' top hockey photographer for years; now he is happy mowing the fields of Bloemendaal
Koen Suyk, a 72-year-old veteran sports photographer from Haarlem, is retiring after a career spanning 52 years. Known for his hockey photography across the Netherlands, Suyk will now spend his time e...
Danish radio station accidentally plays AI Paul McCartney: 'Painful blunder'
Danish public radio station P1 accidentally broadcast an AI-generated song imitating Paul McCartney on Friday. The program's creators quickly identified the error and described the incident as a painf...
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Designer Heidi's style: ‘Everyone wants to look unique, but has the same idea about what unique is’
At the feminist book club in Nieuw-West, only work by women is read: ‘The idea of the wild woman is not accepted’
Marian Mudder (68) saw the city change from the Jordaan: ‘Money has taken over everything’
How spiritual oasis De Roos was saved by the men behind New York Pizza and Het Koekemannetje
According to Pepijn Schoneveld, every Amsterdammer should visit these 5 places: ‘The reading table belongs on the UNESCO list’
These Amsterdam architects came up with a never-realized design for Dam Square: ‘It would have been a world-class location’
Public space is still less safe for women than for men: ‘You’re startled, it’s disgusting, but perhaps the worst part was how disparagingly they laughed at us’
Spinoza – the Mokum musical is about the price of freedom: ‘Spinoza was seen as a burden in his time’
Bouillon d’Amsterdam is a quintessentially Amsterdam take on a Parisian restaurant classic (8)
VPRO fundraiser Iris Soeurt’s Amsterdam: ‘I’d love to go to the RoXY with my 20-year-old self’
Residents have complained for years about Pieter Calandlaan, where a 13-year-old boy was killed Saturday: ‘The manosphere rules the road here’
Cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten was left for dead in Rio before becoming a four-time world champion: ‘Elite sport is far from always fun’
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US judge: Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center
A U.S. judge ruled that Donald Trump’s name was improperly added to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The court determined that the name of the national cultural center cannot be changed withou...
Jesper de Jong records biggest win of his career at Roland Garros
Jesper de Jong achieved the biggest victory of his tennis career by defeating world number fifteen Karen Khachanov in five sets at Roland Garros. The win marks a significant milestone for the Hoofddor...
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