Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Danish Queen Margrethe discharged from hospital
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been discharged from the hospital and is returning to Fredensborg Castle. While the 86-year-old former monarch is doing well, the court stated that she will need to take...
Marcel Musters asked followers for a Euro and was promptly out of debt
Kaj Gorgels and Jessie Jazz Vuijk welcome second child: 'Our golden boy'
Presenter Kaj Gorgels and model Jessie Jazz Vuijk have welcomed their second child, a son named Xandro Rio. The couple announced on Instagram that the baby was born on May 21.
Haarlem Bowls marks 30 years. Surprisingly fun for young and old. 'It’s mainly a tactical game'
Haarlem Bowls is celebrating its 30th anniversary and hosting introductory clinics every Wednesday evening in June at its facility in Haarlem-Noord. The club aims to increase awareness of the sport, w...
Video | Bram Krikke pranked on first day at Qmusic morning show
Haarlem City Theater spotlights dance: ‘We have breakers, lockers and free runners. And fantastic pole dancers’
Stadsschouwburg Haarlem has announced that dance will feature prominently in its upcoming season's programming. The diverse lineup includes styles such as breaking and pole dancing, alongside performa...
Review: Slightly too many singers, but flashes of bliss in Mozart’s Mass in C minor
Initially a meter too short, FC Volendam’s new pitch ranks mid-table; AZ and Telstar at the bottom
Despite FC Volendam's relegation, Eredivisie captains ranked the club's new grass pitch in the middle of the league standings for quality. Other teams, including AZ and Telstar, performed poorly in th...
Hungarian police will no longer ban Budapest Pride
Hungarian police have announced that they see no reason to ban the upcoming Budapest Pride parade, a reversal from last year's prohibition. This policy change follows the transition from the nationali...
Supermarket Dirk skips World Cup fever: ‘Promotions only make groceries more expensive’
Dutch supermarket chain Dirk has announced it will not participate in World Cup-related promotional campaigns, stating that such marketing efforts drive up the cost of groceries. While competitors lik...
Telstar pitch worst in Eredivisie, AZ also scores poorly
A ranking by players' union VVCS reveals that Eredivisie captains rated Telstar's pitch as the worst in the league last season, while AZ also scored poorly in 16th place. PSV earned the highest rating...
New Pieter Vermeulen Museum depot in IJmuiden named after late curator Wim Bosch
The Pieter Vermeulen Museum in IJmuiden has officially opened its new depot, naming it in honor of the late curator Wim Bosch. The commemorative plaque was unveiled by Bosch's brother, Kees, in a cere...
Videoland making documentary about Suzan & Freek's GelreDome shows
Videoland will release a documentary titled "Suzan & Freek: We Vieren Het Leven" on June 13. The film follows the Dutch musical duo as they prepare for their series of sold-out concerts at the GelreDo...
Prosecutors seek to seize over 8 million euros in drug profits from Quincy Promes
Even cautious dismantling of Werf Conrad goes too far for PRO, D66, VVD and CDA; developer given free hand
A majority of political parties, including PRO, D66, VVD, and CDA, have decided against a careful inspection of the historic Werf Conrad administrative building to uncover potential hidden heritage. C...
Legal action over Santpoort Village Festival noise: ’Can you suspend this year's permit?’
A couple in Santpoort-Noord petitioned the Council of State to block the permits for an upcoming eight-day village festival, citing years of noise and nuisance. The court ruled the request was prematu...
Cartoonist Peter de Wit gets a boost from Haarlem: 'I moved from a child's bedroom to a real studio'
Comic artist Peter de Wit has moved to a new home and studio in Haarlem, providing him with a professional workspace along the Spaarne. He shares the new atelier with his wife, Els, moving away from h...
CIDI: Incomprehensible that rapper Ye is allowed to come to the Netherlands
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) has criticized the decision to allow American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, to perform in the Netherlands. The organization descri...
Every Duck has a story: memories of the playful Citroën 2CV
Following the announcement of a new electric version of the Citroën 2CV, readers shared their favorite memories and practical experiences with the classic car. The article compiles these nostalgic st...
Which teacher made the difference for you?
A Dutch news outlet is inviting readers to share stories about teachers who made a significant impact on their lives or inspired a passion for a particular subject. Interested individuals are encourag...
Video | Suzan & Freek 'celebrate life' in new documentary: watch the first footage
Mart Hoogkamer on father arrested in police raid: 'It's terrible'
Singer Mart Hoogkamer's father and his partner were arrested in Leiden following a police operation involving a helicopter. The couple is suspected of threatening someone with a firearm or an imitatio...
Criticized Videoland documentary about youth drug use out Tuesday
The three-part documentary series 'Nachtkinderen,' which follows young people using drugs, will premiere on Videoland this Tuesday. The release was previously delayed from its original date last Wedne...
Minister: Ye can come to the Netherlands, no reason to bar him
American rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, is permitted to enter the Netherlands for a performance in Arnhem despite his history of antisemitic remarks. Minister of Asylum and Migration Bart van den Bri...
Caro Derkx (31) wrote a book about her obsession with British actress Emma Watson: ‘I sent her an email every day for a year’
Nicolas Cage changes his last name and is no longer called Coppola
Actor Nicolas Cage officially changed his legal last name from Coppola last year to distance himself from his famous family. The Oscar winner made the decision to avoid being perceived as a "clownish ...
St. Anna Alms-house was kept small by the church, which proved its salvation during the 1566 Iconoclasm
The Sint Anna Aalmoeshuis in Leiden is featured as a lesser-known museum that survived the Iconoclasm of 1566 due to its modest size. Currently run by volunteers with limited opening hours, the histor...
'We specifically want to reach those who haven't been heard yet' Marjolein van Haaften wants LGBTQ+ people to participate in new research
Researcher Marjolein van Haaften of Discriminatie.nl Kennemerland is seeking more participants for the biennial Pink Panel survey, which tracks safety and discrimination within the LGBTQ+ community. T...
'The Sirens of Haarlem': Brazilian comic book artists honor resistance heroes Hannie Schaft and Oversteegen sisters in new graphic novel
Brazilian creators Gio Guimarães and Felipe Pan have released a graphic novel titled 'The Sirens of Haarlem' honoring Dutch resistance heroes Hannie Schaft and the Oversteegen sisters. The artists wi...
