Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ron Peters has been Telstar's club doctor for over 30 years: 'Players must feel safe with you'
Ron Peters reflects on his thirty-year career as the club doctor for Telstar, highlighting the club's rapid professionalization following their promotion. He notes that despite these changes, the team...
Ziggo Dome reprimands Louis Tomlinson after singer smokes joint on stage
Singer Louis Tomlinson was reprimanded by the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam after smoking a joint on stage during his concert on Monday night. The venue confirmed that the act violated their official regula...
Nieuw-Vennep dancer Sophie van der Heide (26) wins TV show Project Dans 2026
Sophie van der Heide, a 26-year-old dance teacher from Nieuw-Vennep, has won the television competition Project Dans 2026. In the finale aired on April 20, she was awarded the title of 'Best all-round...
Unique 1905 recording of the Wilhelmus discovered by chance in museum attic
The National Gramophone Museum discovered the oldest known recording of the Dutch national anthem, the Wilhelmus, which dates back to 1905. An expert found the rare wax cylinder recording by chance in...
Composer Mathilde Wantenaar wrote a mini-opera about curiosity: ‘It is something deeply human’
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Teenager charged with arson at London synagogue
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with arson following an attack on a synagogue in London. The incident follows a series of attacks on various Jewish sites in the British capital, leading to the impl...
Pope Leo commemorates predecessor Francis one year after death
Pope Leo commemorated the first anniversary of the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis. During the memorial, he expressed gratitude for Francis's significant legacy and contributions to both the Ca...
Oldest Osmonds member Alan dies at 76
Alan Osmond, the oldest member of the legendary American singing group The Osmonds, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news to several American media outlets on Tuesday.
Ruth Jacott to tour the country with new theater show next year
Singer Ruth Jacott is set to launch a new theater tour across the Netherlands in early 2027. The tour will consist of fifteen performances scheduled in various theaters throughout the country.
400kg 'Scaredy-rabbit' to stay permanently in Flevopark: "Represents an increasingly busy city"
The three-meter-tall 'Anxiety Rabbit' sculpture by artist Piet Parra will remain permanently in Amsterdam's Flevopark after local authorities converted its temporary permit. Originally a gift from the...
Contractor crashes into old gate of Duinvliet estate
A contractor working on a nearby house renovation accidentally drove into and damaged a historic entrance gate at the Duinvliet estate on Monday afternoon. The incident caused significant damage to th...
From Paris to Seville and Italian pianist at 't Mosterdzaadje
Musicians Ksenia and Dasha Beltiukova, along with harpist Mirjam Rietbergen, will perform a concert titled 'From Paris to Seville' at the 't Mosterdzaadje venue. The event is scheduled for Friday even...
Arnold Karskens’ dismissal at ON! stands, but he receives 100,000 euros
The court in The Hague has upheld the dismissal of Arnold Karskens from the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland. While the dismissal remains in place, the founder and former chairman was awarded 100,000 e...
Prince's estate releases new single ten years after his death
To mark the tenth anniversary of Prince's death, his estate has released a previously unreleased recording of the song "With This Tear." The track is being issued as a new single to commemorate the la...
Nathan Bell’s blues about the flip side of the American Dream. ‘Optimism as a survival mechanism’
American folk and blues musician Nathan Bell is returning to Haarlem this Wednesday to perform music from his new album, "Demokracy Blues." The record features raw blues sounds and confrontational lyr...
EU court: Hungary violates EU rules with law on LGBTQ+ content
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary's law restricting access to LGBTQ+ content violates EU treaties by stigmatizing and marginalizing individuals. The ruling follows a legal challenge...
Video | Singer d4vd appears in court over death of girl in trunk
Video | King Charles reminisces about his 'darling mama'
Netflix hit Baby Reindeer to get Dutch stage version
A Dutch theater adaptation of the Netflix hit Baby Reindeer is in development, featuring comedian Thijs van de Meeberg in the lead role. The production follows the story of a comedian whose life unrav...
Vandals destroy beloved bird sculpture: Haarlem Sculpture Gallery left with fragments and the bill
The sculpture 'Hirondelle,' a piece representing vulnerability located near Houtplein in Haarlem, was destroyed by vandals over the past weekend. The Beeldengalerij Haarlem is now left with the fragme...
Local resident voluntarily goes to prison in new season of Hell or Hotel
Wybren van Haga from Haarlem will voluntarily spend time in prison alongside London Loy for the new season of the television show 'Hel of hotel.' The program follows their experiences as they choose t...
Dino exhibition opens in Zandvoort with 15 shipments and moving giants
The 'World of Dinos' exhibition is set to open this Saturday, April 25, at the former Holland Casino in Zandvoort. The display features life-sized, moving dinosaurs including the T-Rex and Velocirapto...
Madonna offers reward for missing Coachella performance clothes
Singer Madonna is offering a reward for the return of clothing she wore during her Coachella performance on Friday. The items went missing after the show, prompting the artist to issue a public appeal...
King's Day to be dry and cool with some sunshine
King's Day is expected to be dry and cool, with temperatures ranging from 11°C in Dokkum to 16°C in the southeast of the Netherlands. The preceding King's Night will be particularly cold, with inlan...
Singer d4vd maintains innocence in case of girl found dead in trunk
American singer d4vd has maintained his innocence following his arrest on Friday on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas. The victim was found in a car trunk, and the case has drawn signif...
Horror in Russia under the rule of 'tsar' Vladimir Putin
The article examines Vladimir Putin's rise from a KGB spy to a dictator and the subsequent regime of oppression in Russia. It highlights the transformation of the country under his rule, referencing l...
Boniface murdered in Dokkum, site of King's Day, but also worked in Velsen to convert locals
King Willem-Alexander will celebrate his 59th birthday in Dokkum, the historical Friesland town where the English missionary Saint Boniface was killed in 754 AD. While famously associated with Dokkum,...
Documentary reveals exactly why almost all Americans love Dolly Parton
