Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Óscar García dangles carrot for squad against Groningen: Next season Ajax might win the Conference League
Plans for urn crypt under Amsterdam’s Westerkerk: search for ‘founders’ with €10,000 contribution
What was Grandpa Van der Kolk doing under the stairs in Beverwijk during the war? Granddaughter Eveline (43) seeks answers
Eveline Smildiger is investigating her grandfather Hendrik van der Kolk’s mysterious wartime activities at his former pharmacy in Beverwijk. She seeks to uncover the details of what he did under the...
'Why do many Velsen residents struggle with the town hall?' Dudok expert Pieter Rings gives lecture on architect's influence
Architectural expert Pieter Rings will deliver a lecture exploring the post-war development of Velsen and the influence of architect Willem Dudok. The talk will address local perceptions of the town h...
Netherlands coach Koeman to become a grandfather again: Koeman Jr. expecting first child
Ronald Koeman jr. and his partner Kiki have announced they are expecting their first child together. This will be the fourth grandchild for the current Dutch national football team coach, Ronald Koema...
US expert Raymond Mens: ‘The US is more than the occupant of the White House’
Review Born Here: Much panic in this French novel about two women starting over
Rafael van der Vaart slightly tipsy on Studio Voetbal: 'The wine hit hard'
Former footballer and analyst Rafael van der Vaart admitted to being slightly intoxicated during a recent appearance on the television program Studio Voetbal. He explained that he struggled with his w...
Queen Máxima's mother has dementia: 'A very painful situation'
Queen Máxima revealed during a visit to a care center in Roermond that her 81-year-old mother, María del Carmen Cerruti, is suffering from dementia. The Queen described the diagnosis as a very painf...
Cor Bart dies: Well-known Beverwijk resident preserved Goede Raad Church and rescued 1944 raid from oblivion
Cor Bart, a well-known figure from Beverwijk, has passed away suddenly at the age of 74. He was recognized for his work to preserve the Goede Raadkerk and for his efforts to commemorate the raid of Ap...
Ajax miss three players for Groningen clash: 'We are frustrated, but right focus is important'
Why has there been a massive queue on the Looiersgracht for days?
Large crowds have gathered on Amsterdam's Looiersgracht for an event related to Harry Styles' new tour kickoff. The British pop star is set to perform at the Johan Cruijff ArenA this week, causing sig...
Will Hannie Schaft's name live on in Zandvoort? CDA concerned resistance fighter’s name will disappear from the streets
The CDA party in Zandvoort is concerned that the name of resistance fighter Hannie Schaft will disappear from the town's streetscape after a local school merger. The Hannie Schaftschool and Mariaschoo...
Jesper de Jong one win away from Roland Garros main draw
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong has reached the final qualifying round of Roland Garros after a comeback victory against Canadian Liam Draxl. The top-seeded qualifier won the match 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 an...
Writer and psychologist Keyvan Shahbazi wins Pim Fortuyn Prize
Iranian-Dutch writer and psychologist Keyvan Shahbazi has been awarded the Pim Fortuyn Prize. The jury honored him for being a sharp and courageous opinion maker.
Filmmakers follow Red Light District underworld for 42 years: "A nail in my coffin"
Filmmakers Arnold-Jan Scheer and Roy Dames are releasing their documentary "Het Hart van Amsterdam" after 42 years of filming the city's criminal underworld. The film documents the evolution of the Re...
Bounty hunter The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and cute sidekick Grogu do their best to save the Star Wars universe with the safe ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
In the comic sports drama ‘Saipan’, two leading figures from 2002 Irish football bicker about everything
Review: ‘The Birthday Party’ is a tiring watch due to all the unanswered questions
Director Anna Cazenave Cambet on the poignant ‘Love Me Tender’: ‘This shows the price a woman pays to rewrite the narrative of motherhood for herself’
Review: the father-son journey in ‘Sukkwan Island’ evokes unease and disbelief
Underworld figures in ‘The Heart of Amsterdam’ documentary came to blows and shook hands
Queer organizations challenge Meta's account removals
Dutch queer organizations and civil rights group Bits of Freedom are taking legal action against Meta over the removal of dozens of Instagram accounts. The organizations argue that Meta is acting ille...
My 13-year-old son saying he is ‘done with this damn club’ is proof to me that he is a true Ajax fan
Froukje to release second studio album this fall: 'Can't wait'
Dutch singer Froukje has announced that her second studio album, titled "Kijk je Naar Mij?", will be released on October 2. The artist shared the news on Instagram, expressing her excitement for the u...
Construction of extra cinema screens at De Schuur starts in June; new management: ‘We are looking for provocative productions’
Construction of two additional cinema halls at the cultural center de Schuur in Haarlem is scheduled to begin this June. New directors Marelie van Rongen and Mick Stevens intend to lead the venue with...
'I don't have time for anything else.' Embroidery marathon in Nieuw Akerendam takes its toll on group of residents
Residents of the Nieuw Akerendam center in Beverwijk have been participating in a daily embroidery marathon to create a large-scale artwork celebrating the city's 750th anniversary of market rights. P...
A short night and an ungodly hour, but Justin is at the final and that’s what matters: ‘I’ve been a fan since that day’
Justin Posthumus, a 24-year-old fan from Volendam, traveled to Istanbul to attend the Europa League final between Aston Villa and SC Freiburg. Despite the grueling travel schedule and early hours, the...
Fun day out! Visit this castle near Haarlem during Day of the Castle
During the Pentecost weekend, numerous castles, estates, and ruins in the Haarlem area will open to the public for the "Dag van het Kasteel" event. This national celebration allows visitors to explore...
