Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.

Frenkie de Jong not worried about Netherlands, but: 'Important that we adjust a few things'
Frenkie de Jong expressed confidence in the Dutch national team despite a narrow 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan, which was secured by two Cody Gakpo penalties. Although the team struggled while playing w...

Roman Derwig to star in film adaptation of Splinter Chabot's Confettiregen
Actor Roman Derwig will play the lead role in the film adaptation of Splinter Chabot's debut novel, Confettiregen. Directed by Michiel van Erp, filming for the production has recently commenced.

170 participants from 8 countries head to Haarlem for special Shaolin kung fu event
The Spaarnehal in Haarlem will host the Open Dutch Championship Shaolin Kung Fu on Saturday, June 13. Approximately 170 participants from eight countries will gather for the event, which features trad...
Pharmacist Paul Lebbink saved a baby's life, but was then sued by Big Pharma

Ariana Grande scores tenth US No. 1 hit and joins illustrious list
Ariana Grande has achieved her tenth number one hit in the United States with her new single 'hate that I made you love me.' She becomes the thirteenth artist to reach this milestone, joining a select...

Cultural sector forms council for its own climate strategy
The Dutch cultural and creative sector is launching a joint initiative to develop its own climate strategy. Starting this autumn, the 'Cultuurberaad Klimaat' will collect ideas and contributions from ...

Mart Hoogkamer no longer wants to be confronted with his father's arrest
Dutch singer Mart Hoogkamer stated he no longer wants to be confronted with news regarding his father's arrest for allegedly making threats. Hoogkamer emphasized that he has not been in contact with h...

Should we throw away our old photos, or maybe not?
The author contemplates whether to keep or discard three boxes containing old photographs that represent their personal history. The brief text reflects on the sentimental value of physical memories s...
How terrace mecca Paris added thousands more terraces in recent years: ‘It is a kind of microcosm of France’
Bistro influences, André Hazes on the wall and a touch of New York: De Baanderij opens in former IJ-kantine at NDSM
Residents in this village-like part of Amsterdam refuse to move for demolition: ‘I’m only leaving in a wooden coffin’
Samuel Welten wins Buma Award for Echte Liefde Is Te Koop

Pope speaks with abuse victims about preventing further suffering
Pope Leo met with victims of clergy abuse in Spain to discuss their proposals for preventing future incidents within the Catholic Church. The Vatican press agency reported that the Pope took their sug...

Video | Jason Derulo slips on wet stage in London

Renovated Artis aquarium reopens after five years
The Artis aquarium in Amsterdam will reopen this Saturday after a five-year renovation project costing 50 million euros. The historic 1882 building has been fully restored, featuring thematic underwat...

RTL News anchor Antoin Peeters back on TV after discovery of benign tumor
RTL News presenter Antoin Peeters returned to television on Monday following a leave of absence due to a benign brain tumor and burnout. The anchor presented his first news broadcast since the discove...
From Persian rugs in pubs to Amsterdam cocktail onions: new guide maps centuries-old Muslim heritage

Another protest at Ye concert in GelreDome
A small group of protesters gathered at the GelreDome in Arnhem on Monday evening to demonstrate against American rapper Ye's concert in the Netherlands. This event was significantly smaller than the ...
'I was looking for the truth,' says Siem (17), who recently converted to Protestantism
Seventeen-year-old Siem Langeveld recently made a confession of faith at the Goede Herderkerk in Haarlem, reflecting a broader trend of renewed interest in religion among Dutch youth. Seeking truth an...
Blijmond gives every child a role in musical My Grandpa: ‘We see how they develop’
Students from the Blijmond musical and dance school are currently preparing for their annual production titled 'Mijn Opa.' The school emphasizes giving every child a role to support their personal dev...

PowNed removes Verboden Liefde episodes due to participants' sex crime case
Dutch broadcaster PowNed has removed episodes of the program 'Verboden Liefde' from online platforms after two participants were charged in a sex crime case. The two men are suspected of abusing their...

Heerma calls on governments to examine their own discrimination
Dutch Minister of the Interior Pieter Heerma is calling on government organizations to assess their internal operations for potential discrimination. He encouraged these bodies to utilize a specialize...

British songwriter Talay Riley, 35, dies after stabbing in London
British songwriter Talay Riley has died at the age of 35 following a stabbing incident in East London. He was discovered with stab wounds in a garden on Friday and passed away after being transported ...
Don't be so sour, let's make the World Cup a party
As the World Cup approaches, Dutch fans are beginning to prepare with traditional orange gear and betting pools despite some hesitation. The article acknowledges controversies surrounding FIFA and sch...

Comedian Kor Hoebe to voice The Cat in the Hat in new animated film
Comedian Kor Hoebe has been cast as the Dutch voice actor for the lead character in the new animated film "The Cat in the Hat." The movie, based on the classic Dr. Seuss book, is scheduled to premiere...

Explainer | How poorly Mette-Marit is doing: ‘She must be ready day and night’

Norwegian Crown Princess's son finds it hard to be in custody during mother's illness
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, reportedly described his imprisonment as "unbearable" while his mother is seriously ill. These comments were shared by Norwegian med...
Amsterdam version of Assassin’s Creed features city plagued by witches and black magic

Tight security for Trump's visit to the NBA Finals
Strict security measures have been implemented in New York for President Donald Trump's visit to the third game of the NBA finals on Monday. The event marks the New York Knicks' first appearance in th...