Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
You can slide down the stairs in this apartment complex: We wanted a building for families
The Cornelis residential project in Amsterdam has won the 2025 Zuiderkerkprijs and is now a finalist for the Amsterdam Architecture Prize (Gouden AAP). Designed specifically for families, the building...
These influencers want to bring Amsterdammers together: ‘Someone learned Dutch through my comments’
Puppet theater offers queer artists freedom: ‘All kinds of exciting possibilities to shape sexuality’
Keurmeesters puts ordinary people in front of an artwork and asks what they see: ‘I see boobs!’
Three couples marry 25 years after marriage equality witnessed by PM Jetten: ‘I saw those images as a 14-year-old’
Nostalgic photo contest to shape mural at Albert Heijn on Schipholweg
The Kapsalon art foundation has announced a photography workshop using vintage photos of the Slachthuisbuurt neighborhood to inspire a new exhibition and mural. The project will result in a mural at t...
Just like 25 years ago, the mayor married three same-sex couples last night
Mayor Femke Halsema officiated the marriages of three same-sex couples at Amsterdam's Stopera to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the world's first legal same-sex weddings. The ceremony included sp...
Denzel Dumfries red card leads to worthless test for Netherlands against Ecuador
The Dutch national football team played a 1-1 draw against Ecuador in a friendly match that offered little insight for manager Ronald Koeman's World Cup selection. Following an early red card for Denz...
Both ‘The Ajax DNA’ and ‘Femke Halsema’ shortlisted for best journalistic book of the year
Lending a rabbit or squeezing your own orange juice: these organizations come up with playful April Fools' pranks
Various businesses in the Haarlem and Velsen regions are utilizing April Fools' Day to gain publicity through creative pranks. Examples include a rabbit lending service and a proposed name change for ...
Toos & Henk - March 31
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events from Monday to Saturday in the daily comic series Toos & Henk. The feature offers a satirical look at the news for readers thr...
De Roy van Zuydewijn wants access to Máxima spin-off before 'harm is done'
Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn and RTL appeared in court on Tuesday regarding his demand to review scripts for the upcoming Videoland series Mabel & Margarita. The ex-husband of Princess Margarita wants t...
40,000 tulips picked on the Grote Markt: ‘Not a single tulip left’
Around 40,000 tulips were distributed to visitors during a tulip picking garden event held at the Grote Markt in Haarlem this past weekend. Organizers confirmed that the flowers, sourced from a grower...
With his contract expiring and Ajax interested, Wout Weghorst is the talk of the town in Enschede again: these are the options for the Dutch super-sub
Wout Weghorst's expiring contract at Ajax has sparked rumors about his future, with potential options including staying in Amsterdam or moving to FC Twente. The Dutch international striker may also co...
SBS6 stops airing Johnny de Mol's music program on Saturday nights
Dutch television channel SBS6 has removed the music quiz "I've Got the Music in Me," hosted by Johnny de Mol, from its Saturday night lineup. The decision was made following disappointing viewership r...
A meeting in a Berlin gay bar helped Nola Elvis Kemper land her role in hit series Knokke Off: ‘This season is even crazier’
The road that turned Zandvoort into a seaside resort is now on display as a life-sized painting
A life-sized painting depicting the historical construction of the road that transformed Zandvoort into a seaside resort is now on display at the Zandvoorts Museum. The artwork specifically illustrate...
Mister Stadsschouwburg Velsen Jacob Bron retires but stays active. Brigitte Kaandorp: I love Jacob Bron
Jacob Bron has retired after forty years as the director of the Stadsschouwburg Velsen and received a royal decoration for his service on Monday evening. Although retired, Bron will remain involved in...
Amsterdam made history: 25 years of marriage for everyone
Amsterdam is celebrating the 25th anniversary of legal same-sex marriage, with Mayor Femke Halsema officiating weddings for three same-sex couples at midnight on April 1st. Former Mayor Job Cohen, who...
Cruyff documentary up for award at Cannes series festival
A four-part Dutch documentary series about football legend Johan Cruijff has been nominated for the best documentary series award at the upcoming Canneseries festival. The production will compete for ...
Parliament backs plan for fireworks from age 18
The Dutch House of Representatives has supported a motion to set a minimum age of 18 for individuals lighting fireworks. The proposal, introduced by the CDA and the Party for the Animals, received a m...
Number of flags on Plein 1945 expanded again for anniversary year, but Dudokplein remains empty for now
The municipality of Velsen has installed five new flagpoles on Plein 1945 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. This addition follows a previous local dispute over flag placements and is par...
COC: The Netherlands must lead the way again on LGBTI+ rights
The LGBTQI+ advocacy group COC has called on the Dutch government and Parliament to ensure the Netherlands regains a global leadership position in human rights for the community. This appeal was made ...
Are you the ultimate Céline Dion fan?
A search has been launched for the most dedicated fans of singer Céline Dion as she makes her comeback. People from the region who consider themselves her biggest supporters are invited to respond to...
Drawings by Fiep Westendorp, illustrator of Jip and Janneke, at the Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam will host an exhibition this summer featuring 150 original illustrations by Fiep Westendorp, the renowned artist behind Jip en Janneke. The display highlights Westendorp's...
Rapper Future sued by ex-girlfriend over son's life insurance
American rapper Future is being sued by his ex-girlfriend, Brittni Mealy, for allegedly failing to comply with a court order regarding their twelve-year-old son's life insurance policy. According to r...
Thijs van Leer (78) on his famous rock group Focus: ‘We did better in America than Golden Earring’
Man who threatened Douwe Bob sentenced to ten months: 'Half of Amsterdam wants your head on a paving stone'
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to ten months in prison, with three months suspended, for threatening Dutch singer Douwe Bob Posthuma. The court also imposed a restraining order after the threats...
Rapper Kempi sentenced to seven months in prison for threats and firearm possession
The 39-year-old rapper Kempi was sentenced to seven months in prison on Tuesday for threats, coercion, and illegal possession of a firearm. In addition to the prison term, he was issued a restraining ...
Thousands of blessed flowers leave Keukenhof for Rome
For the 40th year, 7,000 blessed flowers have been transported from the Netherlands to Vatican City to decorate St. Peter's Square for Easter Sunday. Bishop Hans van den Hende blessed the floral arran...