Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Prince Harry on losing UK tabloid case: 'I did not get justice'
Prince Harry has stated that he and other plaintiffs did not receive justice following the court's ruling in his legal case against a British tabloid publisher. The Prince expressed his dissatisfactio...
Actress Mariska Hargitay to present Emmy Awards, first woman in fifteen years
American actress Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, has been selected to host the Emmy Awards in September. She is the first woman to host the ceremony in fifte...
Amsterdam photographer The Sinful Son showcases diversity in nightlife with Polaroids
Even in bitter times, porcelain mouths bring a smile
Red-blue block building of Cancer Center Amsterdam along A10 to be demolished: 'It was meant to attract attention. Well, it succeeded'
Opinion: Unity theme at WorldPride feels insincere without addressing failing policies for queer refugees
Klein Biha (32) fled Burundi as a child and built a community for East African youth in Amsterdam: ‘Here you can be vulnerable’
U2 releases new song, new album coming later this year
Irish rock band U2 has announced an upcoming album, set to be released later this year. To mark the announcement, the band released their first new single, titled 'Street of Dreams', on Tuesday.
Hungary tackles Orbán's 'propaganda broadcaster': no more news, only films
Hungarian state media has temporarily suspended news broadcasts on television and radio. The government, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, intends to reform the channels after accusing them of func...
Daley Blind (36) begins third spell at Ajax, one-year contract
36-year-old defender Daley Blind has returned to Ajax after signing a one-year contract. The Amsterdam native will play his upcoming matches at the Johan Cruijff Arena.
Video | King Charles takes a ride in a British tank
Nancy Wiltink (64) runs a bed and breakfast in Amsterdam-Noord: The English ravers left the cottage spotless
Boyband Five miscalculates popularity: Ziggo Dome show fails to sell out, top tier closed
Mustaches on and smile: Maike Meijer and Donny Ronny on humor and vulnerability in De Zwoele Stad
In an episode of the talk show 'De Zwoele Stad' filmed in Amsterdam's Bijlmerplein, comedians Maike Meijer and Donny Ronny discuss how humor serves as a vital tool for navigating life's challenges. Th...
At the RAI, Amsterdammers could step into the bodies of their elderly selves: ‘The older I get, the better I take care of myself’
Roxeanne Hazes marries Erik Zwennes: 'Best 'I do' of my life'
Singer Roxeanne Hazes married her partner Erik Zwennes on Tuesday. She shared the news on Instagram, describing the wedding as the best 'yes' of her life.
Famous farmer Ayoub buys land in Morocco to start his own farm
Well-known farmer Ayoub has purchased a piece of land in Morocco to pursue his long-held dream of starting his own farm. He shared this update regarding his future agricultural plans in a recent inter...
Dolly Parton musical coming to Broadway this winter
A new musical based on the life of Dolly Parton is set to premiere on Broadway in New York this coming winter. The singer herself co-wrote the script, music, and production for the show.
At Becoming God performance you get tea and fruit and choose where to sit: ‘The atmosphere in the theater is more like a temple’
Satirical news outlet De Speld launches print newspaper
German brewers produce record amount of non-alcoholic beer
German breweries produced a record amount of non-alcoholic beer last year according to data from Destatis. While overall production of alcoholic beer remains higher, its output experienced a decline.
Placing youth center in Zandvoort proves difficult: supplier gets stuck in the dunes
The first of two youth meeting spots finally arrived in Zandvoort on Wednesday after an eighteen-month delay caused by permit issues. The delivery process faced further difficulty when the supplier's ...
Fifth Open Garden Podium Uitgeest: Sixteen gardens full of music: 'We won't be booking a rock band for the Environmental Garden'
The fifth edition of the 'Open Tuinen Podium Uitgeest' music event will take place on July 12. This annual event features live musical performances across sixteen different gardens in Uitgeest.
Prince Harry loses legal battle against Daily Mail publisher
The High Court in London has dismissed a privacy lawsuit brought by Prince Harry and several other public figures against publisher Associated Newspapers Limited. The judge ruled that there was insuff...
Video | Dwayne Johnson receives emotional gift with photo of his grandfather
Bridge Club Haarlem-Noord celebrates 90th anniversary: We are the friendliest club in Haarlem
Bridgeclub Haarlem-Noord is celebrating its 90th anniversary. The club, which considers itself the most convivial in the city, looks back on its long history filled with various anecdotes about its me...
Dennis Kroet and Wendy Kraaijpoel choose Castricum: 'You can feel the mud oozing between your toes. Brrr'
Dennis Kroet and Wendy Kraaijpoel from Zaandam prefer spending time at the beach in Castricum. They find it a pleasant alternative to busier locations like Bloemendaal and Zandvoort.
RTV Oost experiments with AI version of presenter: 'Curious about reactions'
Dutch broadcaster RTV Oost has launched an experiment using an AI-generated version of presenter Jaap-Erik Bijl. The digital avatar will feature in short explanatory videos across the station's websit...
Princess Amalia to begin training with Royal Netherlands Navy after summer break
Crown Princess Amalia will begin an internship with the Royal Netherlands Navy following the summer break. This placement is part of her educational program at the Defensity College, as announced by t...
