Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Themed walk about Haarlem women in the colonial era
A thematic walking tour in Haarlem focuses on the roles of local women during the colonial period. The tour highlights figures such as Suzanna Dumion and Adriana Maria Dekker to illustrate their histo...
Nasrah Habiballah steps down as Israel correspondent for NOS
Nasrah Habiballah is stepping down as the Israel and Palestinian Territories correspondent for the Dutch broadcaster NOS. She will remain in her role until May to allow the organization time to find a...
Lucinda Riley's son writes sequel to Seven Sisters series
Harry Whittaker, the son of author Lucinda Riley, is set to release a new novel titled 'Orlando' on November 5th. The book serves as a sequel to the popular 'The Seven Sisters' series and follows a we...
Lieve was abandoned as a baby 22 years ago in De Pijp
Lieve, who was abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood 22 years ago, is searching for her identity in a new podcast series by AT5. The series explores her personal journey alongside...
This is the Holland Festival 2026 program: 104 performances at 23 locations
Virtual taxi fence around Arena to prevent chaos at Harry Styles and Bruno Mars concerts
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Nigel H. acquitted of providing weapon used to kill rapper Bigidagoe
'I read two books over the holidays,' but most Vellesan College students read too little
Vellesan College has introduced a new school library to encourage students to read more frequently. Lower-grade students were given the opportunity to explore the new facility on Tuesday morning as pa...
These students say goodbye to the Amsterdam Maritime School: ‘It feels strange to study at a dying program’
Splinter Chabot’s indictment of the condemnation of queer people comes straight from the heart
British boy band Five brings comeback tour to Ziggo Dome
British boyband Five will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on July 10 as part of their comeback tour. This concert marks the first time in 25 years that all five original members will perform to...
Director Eddy Terstall comes to Haarlem: ask him anything about his latest film ’Land van Johan’
Director Eddy Terstall will visit Pathé Haarlem on Saturday, March 7, to participate in a Q&A session about his new film 'Land van Johan.' Audience members attending the 1:30 PM screening will have t...
Where the Albert Heijn on Kruisstraat is now, queens and presidents once stayed
The current site of an Albert Heijn supermarket on Kruisstraat was once home to the historic Hotel Funckler, which hosted royalty and presidents. Historical records from 1879 detail a visit by the Duk...
Splinter Chabot premieres book in theater: 'Not a glorified drinks party'
Splinter Chabot premiered his third novel, Twee Prinsen, at the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam on Monday evening. The event was styled as a theatrical premiere featuring music and dance rather than ...
Video | Guardiola and Xavi praise Cruyff for his vision in new docuseries
KRO-NCRV produces reconstruction of 2021 Kabul evacuation
The Dutch broadcaster KRO-NCRV will air a four-part docudrama series titled "Holland Gate - de vlucht uit Kaboel" starting March 25 on NPO 2. The series reconstructs the 2021 evacuation from Afghanist...
Andere Tijden Kort looks back at the era of Dutch tanks: ‘The first time I fired, I was completely blown away’
Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: Don't choose between faith and civic duty
To accommodate municipal elections falling during Ramadan, Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayer by one hour. This initiative aims to allow congregant...
Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: "Don't choose between faith and civic duty"
Several Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayers by one hour on election night to allow worshippers to vote before polls close. This initiative aims to ...
Toos & Henk - March 3
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. These illustrations are published every Monday through Saturday.
From the world's best bar in Mexico to the Stadhouderskade: ‘What Amsterdam lacks is service’
Americans have become fearful, observes Ian Kenny of the John Adams Institute
Eye Filmmuseum director steps down after restructuring
Bregtje van der Haak is stepping down as director of the Eye Filmmuseum following a restructuring process triggered by significant financial difficulties and job cuts. Both the museum's board and Van ...
Eye Filmmuseum director steps down after 'implemented restructuring'
Bregtje van der Haak is stepping down as director of the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam following a restructuring process driven by financial challenges and job cuts. The museum's board has appointed Joh...
Unfair and harmful: ‘motherhood penalty’ pushes women into a financially vulnerable position
Psychologist Thijs Launspach highlights the 'baby penalty,' a phenomenon where women often experience significant financial setbacks and career stagnation after having children. In contrast, men’s c...
Marta and Kim of circus dance company still still on letting go and trust: ‘You have to know you won’t fall’
Harry Styles' first live performance of new album to be seen on Netflix
Harry Styles' first live performance featuring his new album will be streamed on Netflix starting Sunday evening. The British singer is scheduled to perform the concert in Manchester this Friday.
Yolanthe reality series gets second season on Netflix
Netflix has announced that the reality series about Yolanthe Cabau will return for a second season. Production for the new episodes has already begun.
Jan (64) and Maudy (60) close their pub: ‘We worked through the night on New Year's and Boxing Day, always together’
After 37 years of operation, Jan and Maudy are closing their iconic bar, Café ’t Centrum, in IJmuiden. The establishment, which locals consider a piece of cultural heritage, has been sold to a new ...