Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Netflix pulls out of fight for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix has withdrawn from the acquisition bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery after deciding not to match a superior offer from competitor Paramount Skydance. This move marks the end of the streaming ...
Ferry documentary producer reacts to controversy for the first time: 'Not taken lightly'
Producer Sascha Visser has addressed the controversy surrounding a documentary about Ferry Doedens, who has struggled with addiction for years. In response to criticism regarding the ethics of filming...
Bruls apologizes for Nijmegen's role in slavery system
Mayor Hubert Bruls of Nijmegen has formally apologized for the city government's involvement in the colonial slavery system during a private meeting at Radboud University. The apology follows a 2025 u...
Video | Queen Máxima speaks with attendees at iftar gathering in Scheveningen
Kansas revokes driver's licenses and birth certificates of trans people
The US state of Kansas has invalidated the driver's licenses and birth certificates of more than a thousand transgender individuals who had updated their gender markers. A new law that took effect on ...
A child is made in an instant, but parenting requires no degree: ‘If you ask me, parents are just winging it’
The theater performance 'Ouderpardon' will be staged at de Schuur in Haarlem on February 27 and 28. The production explores the complexities of parenting and the fact that no formal qualifications are...
Theater maker Rajja Gomez Iglesias tours high schools with ‘Talk Dirty To Me (or not)’
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (February 27 - March 1)
Haarlem offers various activities for the weekend of February 27 to March 1, including theater visits and dancing. The tips also highlight an opportunity to find unique collectibles for enthusiasts du...
Queen Máxima visits Appeltje winner Takecarebnb
Queen Máxima visited Takecarebnb, a foundation that matches status holders with host families. During the visit, the Queen discussed the integration process and shared her own experiences as a migran...
Too beautiful to leave in a shed: Karen from Heemskerk wants model of historic village center in town hall
Karen Vleugel from Heemskerk is advocating for a historical scale model of the village center to be permanently displayed in the town hall. The model, which offers a glimpse into the town's past, is c...
Boy George could represent San Marino at Eurovision Song Contest
Boy George, the lead singer of Culture Club, has been named a finalist in San Marino's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. If he wins the selection, he will represent the microstate in...
Zandvoort Catholic church considers legal action over noise from neighboring theater
The parish board of St. Agatha Church in Zandvoort is considering legal action against the municipality due to concerns about noise pollution from the adjacent Theater De Krocht. The two buildings sha...
Yad Vashem posthumously honors heroic Haarlem family; Jewish relatives survived the war
The Ligtenstein family from Haarlem has been posthumously honored with the Yad Vashem 'Righteous Among the Nations' recognition for helping Jewish relatives survive World War II. The award was present...
Wu-Tang Clan producer Oliver 'Power' Grant dies at 52
American producer and businessman Oliver 'Power' Grant, a key figure behind the Wu-Tang Clan and its clothing brand, has died at the age of 52. The cause of death for the influential hip-hop producer ...
Tip: Sip, stomp, and swing in North during the Amsterdam Wine Festival
The Amsterdam Wine Festival is being held in Amsterdam Noord, featuring hundreds of wines from the Southern Hemisphere. The event allows visitors to celebrate the harvest season and enjoy a festive at...
Theater maker Jantien Fick: ‘In the city, people increasingly struggle with the behavior of others’
Dancer from Vennep pursues dream on TV show Project Dans: Sophie, you can do this!
Sophie van der Heide, a 26-year-old dance teacher from Nieuw-Vennep, has been selected as one of twelve contestants for the new season of the television show Project Dans on NPO 1. After a rigorous pr...
Video | Host Rijk Hofman in promo for new season of Temptation Island: 'Looking forward to it!'
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Fermenting and pickling are popular again. Ode to the hungry gap
Nathalia Tensen is reviving ancient food preservation techniques like fermentation and pickling in Enkhuizen. These methods, which were historically necessary during the "hungry gap" between harvest s...
His Mexican nickname says it all: Tiloncito must have patience like his father, then things will work out at AZ
AZ defender Mateo Chávez, nicknamed Tiloncito, is following the path of his father, Paulo César Chávez, who was known as El Tilón. The article explains that the young player must be patient as he ...
Bike tour with cultural historian Karen past the heritage gems in Haarlem's suburbs: ‘They have stories just as interesting as the city center’
Cultural historian Karen Schenk is organizing bicycle tours this spring to explore historical heritage sites in the suburbs of Haarlem. These tours aim to demonstrate that areas outside the city cente...
Security for Lale Gül will not be discontinued after objection after all
The security protection for writer Lale Gül will continue after her lawyer successfully challenged a previous decision by the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security (NCTV) to end it. ...
Norwegian King Harald discharged from hospital after leg skin infection
King Harald of Norway was discharged from a hospital in Tenerife on Thursday following treatment for a skin infection on his leg. The 89-year-old monarch was admitted on Tuesday and has reportedly res...
Comic artist and illustrator Erik Kriek (59): ‘I’ve long had a penchant for the morbid and the dark’
Japanese-American Mitski transforms loneliness into rare beauty on Nothing’s About To Happen To Me
Zandvoort theater renovation spirals out of control: €600,000 extra costs and noise problems
Theater De Krocht in Zandvoort reopened in mid-February following a major renovation that exceeded its budget by 600,000 euros. The local municipality has also expressed concerns regarding the buildin...
Trial of Norwegian Crown Princess's son at midpoint: what has happened so far
The trial of Marius Borg Høiby, son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, has reached its midpoint with several women testifying about sexual violence and abuse. While Borg Høiby has admitted to some of ...
Marwan Kenzari and Rianne van Rompaey to star in new series De Stilte
Marwan Kenzari and Rianne van Rompaey are set to star in the new Dutch Netflix thriller series titled 'De Stilte'. Although the lead cast has been revealed, the official release date for the series is...
Captain August had to say goodbye to his ship of fools: ‘Who is really crazy here?’
After 35 years of sailing the world on the Azart, also known as the 'Ship of Fools,' Captain August Dirks was forced to part with his vessel in 2021 due to a serious illness. His story is now being sh...