Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Drents Museum postpones exhibition due to 'geopolitical tensions'
The Drents Museum has postponed an upcoming exhibition featuring art from New Delhi after the Indian Ministry of Culture blocked the transport of the artworks. The ministry cited current geopolitical ...
Splinter Chabot presents new book Two Princes at Laan in Castricum. 'It’s a real honor that all these people come to my book presentations'
Author Splinter Chabot presented his new book, "Twee Prinsen," at the Laan bookstore in Castricum on Tuesday evening. Despite the work's heavy themes, Chabot connected with the audience through his hu...
Teylers Museum takes a stand against Trump with banned books exhibition
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 13, 14, and 15)
Amsterdam features various weekend activities for March 13-15, including an animation film festival and a market at Museumplein. Additionally, the city offers unique entertainment such as a dance nigh...
From Afghanistan to Haarlem: Faizrahman now serves Afghan dishes in his own restaurant Maimana
Chef Faizrahman Belal has opened Maimana, the first Afghan restaurant in Haarlem, featuring fresh dishes from his native Northern Afghanistan. The restaurant aims to bring the region's known hospitali...
🍸 Everyone’s drinking EsMas: 10 spots for a delicious espresso martini in Amsterdam
International Espresso Martini Day is celebrated on March 15th, highlighting the enduring popularity of the coffee-based cocktail. The article provides a guide to ten locations in Amsterdam where peop...
IJf Blokker (1930-2026) was Barend Servet despite himself
Maarten van Rossem to give theater lecture in IJmuiden
Historian and presenter Maarten van Rossem will perform a theater lecture at the Haventheater in IJmuiden on Friday, March 27. Van Rossem is known for his diverse career as an Americanist, professor e...
Trans women in women's prisons should be possible, says cabinet
The Dutch government will maintain its policy of allowing transgender women to be placed in women's prisons, according to State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen. This decision comes despite reports that ...
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Barbra Streisand to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes for contribution to cinema
Barbra Streisand will be honored with a lifetime achievement Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The award recognizes her extensive career and significant contributions to the film industr...
Fog and activity in the port of Beverwijk. Photographer Jos Hendriks came, saw, and captured it
Dense fog has recently covered the coast of North Holland, creating a scenic atmosphere at the seaport in Beverwijk. Hobby photographer Jos Hendriks captured the unique play of light and activity in t...
Barbra Streisand to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Festival
Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary Palme d'Or for her lifetime achievement at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The 83-year-old artist will be presented with the award on May 23 during the fest...
VERS provides a platform for young filmmakers: ‘As a young creator, you just have to know who a good sound designer is’
Hope returns for Heemskerk event center, Friends of Jansheeren to provide buffer: At first no idea how it all worked
The Jansheeren conference center in Heemskerk has been stabilized by new management nearly a year after facing potential closure. The team is working to secure the facility's future as a central commu...
De Kneet has a better strategy than Zoetemelk and Hinault and wins first Paris-Nice
In 1978, Gerrie Knetemann secured a victory in the Paris-Nice cycling race by outperforming rivals Joop Zoetemelk and Bernard Hinault. This retrospective highlights Knetemann's strategic win on its hi...
Daan Buringa stuns as silent Fransje in excellent Joe Speedboot film adaptation
Belgium organizes alternative song festival against Israel's participation
Several Belgian organizations are organizing an alternative song festival called United for Palestine scheduled for May 12. The event, featuring former Eurovision participants, is being held in protes...
Henry Schut and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte named Eurovision Song Contest commentators
Henry Schut and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte will provide commentary for the Eurovision Song Contest, replacing Cornald Maas. Maas stepped down after broadcaster AVROTROS decided that the Netherlands will ...
Lead actors from Máxima series return in spin-off Mabel & Margarita
Main cast members from the Videoland series Máxima are set to return for a spin-off titled Mabel & Margarita. Actors Elsie de Brauw and Claire Bender, who portray Queen Beatrix and Princess Mabel, co...
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EU threatens sanctions if Venice Biennale art event allows Russia
The European Union has threatened to impose sanctions on the Venice Biennale if the organization does not reverse its decision to readmit Russia to the international art exhibition. The EU is demandin...
Najib Amhali's film SKEER in theaters from December
Comedian Najib Amhali's upcoming film "SKEER" is scheduled for theatrical release on December 10, with production having recently commenced. Amhali is taking on the dual roles of lead actor and direct...
The Grote Markt turns into a giant tulip picking garden (and you can pick them)
On Sunday, March 29, the event 'Haarlem in Bloei' will transform the Grote Markt in Haarlem into a massive tulip picking garden. Visitors are invited to pick flowers and enjoy the spring atmosphere in...
Ikea's second-hand corner had a slight scent of greenwashing
The 5 best chess spots in Amsterdam according to blitz champion Eline Roebers
After ‘How Much is the Fish?’ comes carnival hit ‘Hoempa tetete’: stadium announcer Robert Sant creates a unique atmosphere at Telstar
Robert Sant, the stadium speaker and DJ at Telstar's Buko Stadion, has been praised for creating a unique matchday atmosphere through his eclectic music selection. His playlists, which include both te...
Singer and musical actress Pia Douwes receives royal decoration
Singer and musical actress Pia Douwes was appointed Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion on Tuesday evening. The royal decoration honors her significant contributions to the Dutch performing ar...
Beverwijk resistance hero Wim van der Geest honored with street name; as a priest he helped hundreds of children into hiding
The city of Beverwijk has decided to name a street after resistance hero Wim van der Geest. During World War II, the priest helped hundreds of children find hiding places while serving in Limburg.
