Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Musical about philosopher Spinoza: ‘He was shunned for "horrendous heresies"’
Director Guy Weizman is launching 'Spinoza, De Mokum Musical', a production honoring the life and work of Amsterdam-born philosopher Baruch Spinoza. The musical portrays his conflicts with religious a...
Netherlands to play Nations League home games in Amsterdam and Eindhoven
The Dutch national football team will play its home Nations League matches in Amsterdam and Eindhoven this autumn, as announced by the KNVB. They are scheduled to face group opponents Germany, Serbia,...
Cabinet asks schools to be alert to risk of female genital mutilation
The Dutch cabinet has issued a letter to schools nationwide, urging staff to be alert for signs that female students may be at risk of genital mutilation before the summer holidays. The initiative aim...
Behavioral psychologist Sanne (32) warns against constant AI use: ‘Ask yourself: are you using it to think better, or to avoid thinking?’
Former skipper Cees de Baar writes book with Jolanda Kalló about lifeboat Johanna Louisa: ‘In Love with the Old Lady’
Former skipper Cees de Baar and Jolanda Kalló have co-authored a book about the lifeboat Johanna Louisa to mark its 20th anniversary as a PR vessel for the KNRM. The book, titled "Verliefd op de Oude...
Court sentences Raisa Blommestijn to 30 hours of community service
The Dutch Court of Appeal has sentenced Ongehoord Nederland presenter Raisa Blommestijn to 30 hours of community service for insulting remarks made on social media. The conviction stems from her use o...
André Hazes on first meeting between son and girlfriend: 'They really clicked'
André Hazes Jr. shared that his nine-year-old son, Dré, recently met his new girlfriend, Noa Braaf, for the first time. The singer expressed on his podcast that the introduction went exceptionally w...
Máxima grateful for research into colonial items in collection
Queen Máxima expressed gratitude for an independent investigation into the provenance of colonial items within the Royal Collections. She stated that the findings and recommendations would be fully a...
Small portion of royal colonial objects potentially unlawful
An independent investigation into approximately 1,000 colonial objects in the Dutch Royal Collections found that a small portion may have been unlawfully or unjustly acquired. While the majority of it...
Amsterdam asked four times if Music On tent was safe but received no response
The municipality of Amsterdam requested safety approval status for a festival tent four times without receiving a response from the environmental service. The tent was ultimately rejected four days be...
Video | Wesley Sneijder winks at 2010 World Cup trauma in MobLand promo
Spaarnestad has a unique creative hub in Haarlem-North with De Volharding: ‘There is no separation between the social and the artistic’
De Volharding has emerged as a unique creative incubator in Haarlem-Noord, aimed at integrating social and artistic initiatives. Coordinator Hugo Post describes the site as a vital space for cultural ...
Poetry collection by wordsmith Jan J. Pieterse brings a smile
Haarlem-based author Jan J. Pieterse has released a new collection of light verse poetry characterized by sharp insights and mild irony. The book aims to provide readers with a sense of humor and pers...
Skating bench and plaques at Kees Jongert Ice Club honor unsung heroes. Turns named after board members who completed the 'Tour of Tours'
The Kees Jongert Ice Club in Heemskerk has honored its volunteers and local icons by unveiling a skating bench and naming track curves after members Nico Pronk and Jos Niesten. The bench, inspired by ...
Left-back Jetten leaves Jong Ajax for SC Cambuur
Eighteen-year-old left-back Lucas Jetten has left Ajax to sign a three-season contract with SC Cambuur. The young defender makes the move from Amsterdam as the Leeuwarden-based club prepares for its u...
No more banana boxes of second-hand comics at Haarlem Comic Days, but a critical look at the world: 'A drawing can really grab you'
The Haarlem Stripdagen festival on May 30 and 31 will focus on social narratives and graphic novels under the theme "Critical Looking." Moving beyond second-hand comic collecting, the event highlights...
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Trump again demands billions from American business newspaper
Former President Donald Trump is suing the Wall Street Journal for at least $10 billion in damages over its reporting. The lawsuit stems from the newspaper's coverage regarding Trump's past ties to se...
Hamer wants better oversight of investigations into transgressive behavior
Mariëtte Hamer, the Dutch government commissioner for sexual misconduct, is calling for the creation of a new organization to oversee investigations into inappropriate behavior. She argues that curre...
Italians outraged over new electric Ferrari: 'Destroys legend'
Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric sports car, sparking outrage among some Italians and former company executives who fear the move undermines the brand's heritage. Critics argue that trans...
Lisa Kraak new director of Cultuurhuis Heemskerk
Lisa Kraak has been appointed as the new director of Cultuurhuis Heemskerk, effective June 1st. She succeeds Mirjam du Cloo, who is stepping down after ten years to become the director of Hart Haarlem...
Free documentary on contract labor
De Balie in Amsterdam is hosting a free documentary screening on Friday, June 5, focusing on the history of indentured labor during the colonial era. The event aims to raise awareness about this relat...
The women in ‘Deep Deception’ noticed things didn’t add up, but they couldn’t fathom the massive deception
Why does my name Haroon sound so strange?
Haroon Ali recounts an experience at a yoga studio where a receptionist struggled to understand and find his name in the system despite clear articulation. The anecdote illustrates the frequent fricti...
Emily in Paris actor Pierre Deny dies at 69
French actor Pierre Deny, best known for his role in the Netflix series 'Emily in Paris', has passed away at the age of 69. He died following a battle with the progressive neuromuscular disease ALS.
Help, my teen is going on a drinking holiday in Albufeira: do you pack condoms and SPF 50 in the suitcase?
Following the completion of school exams, many Dutch teenagers are heading to popular party destinations like Albufeira and Mallorca. Pedagogue Marina van der Wal provides tips for concerned parents o...
SBMG comeback sparks joy in Kraaiennest: "The neighborhood has been waiting for this"
The Amsterdam-based hip-hop duo SBMG, consisting of rappers Chivv and Henkie T, has announced a reunion concert at the Ziggo Dome on December 5th. Fans in their home neighborhood of Kraaiennest expres...
Third season of MobLand uncertain due to lead actor Tom Hardy's behavior
The future of the hit series MobLand is currently uncertain due to reported tensions between lead actor Tom Hardy and the show's producers. According to reports from The Hollywood Reporter, these beha...
Taxi driver Roos now only drives women: "Extra sense of safety"
Roos, a 44-year-old taxi driver, has transitioned to an exclusive service for women in Amsterdam to provide a greater sense of safety for female passengers, especially at night. This decision follows ...
