Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
UK reopens old abuse cases against Andrew Tate
British police have reopened several old abuse cases involving influencer Andrew Tate, potentially leading to prosecution in the United Kingdom. The decision to revisit these investigations was report...
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn to deliver 2026 Arondéus Lecture on freedom: 'What are we furious about today? And what are we doing about it?'
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn will deliver the 2026 Willem Arondéus Lecture on May 7 at the Grote of St. Bavokerk in Haarlem. Organized by the Provincial Council of North Holland, the annual lecture w...
Supervisory board chair also leaves Eye Film Museum following director's departure
Star Wars C-3PO head fetches over $1 million at auction
A C-3PO head used in the Star Wars film 'The Empire Strikes Back' has sold at auction for over $1 million. The prop was part of the original costume worn by actor Anthony Daniels during the 1980 produ...
Paul de Leeuw in less demand for shows: 'Younger generation is ready'
Dutch television presenter Paul de Leeuw stated in an interview with Het Parool that he is receiving fewer offers for television programs. At 64, De Leeuw acknowledged that a younger generation is rea...
Count Floris V gets own boulevard at De Bazaar in Beverwijk, tribute for granting market rights in 1276
A boulevard at De Bazaar in Beverwijk is being renamed in honor of Graaf Floris V, the 13th-century ruler who granted the town market rights in 1276. The renaming serves as a tribute from both the mun...
Suddenly your late father is standing before you: artists come to life in musicals
A new biographical musical about cabaretier Frans Halsema is being produced, following previous shows about Dutch icons like Annie M.G. Schmidt and Wim Sonneveld. The article explores the emotional ex...
Dua Lipa takes third film role in comedy about popular girls at school reunion
Singer Dua Lipa has secured her third film role in the upcoming comedy "Peaked." The movie follows a group of formerly popular girls who attempt to relive their glory days at a high school reunion.
After successful Winter Games, new bobsledders line up and Dave Wesselink has a sore body
Dave Wesselink, the pilot for the Dutch bobsleigh team, reflects on his Olympic journey leading to the Milan games and the physical toll of the sport. Following recent successes at the Winter Games, t...
Friso de Zweeuw started his collection with a GDR medal from a souvenir shop, now he has a complete museum
Friso de Zweeuw established a museum in Monnickendam dedicated to the DDR after starting his collection with a single souvenir medal. The museum is being featured as part of a series highlighting uniq...
Zendaya takes break from acting after busy year with five projects
Zendaya has announced that she plans to take a break from acting after a busy 2026. The decision comes as five of her film and television projects are scheduled for release that year, leading the actr...
By far the most same-sex couples live in Amsterdam, women break up more often
Toos & Henk - March 27
Cartoonist Paul Kusters illustrates his unique perspective on current events in the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk.' The feature is published six days a week, from Monday to Saturday.
Inn 't Hof van Holland was once located at Kalverstraat 8
TV presenter Guthrie feared she was responsible for her mother's disappearance
American TV presenter Savannah Guthrie shared in an emotional interview on the Today Show that she feared her fame might have played a role in her mother Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. She expressed c...
Hema wins Gouden Loeki for Christmas commercial featuring Takkie and Siepie cheering up sick girl
Hema and advertising agency Hotel L’Amour have won the Gouden Loeki award for the best television commercial of the year for the third consecutive year. The winning Christmas advertisement, which fe...
Raven van Dorst found US visa application a painful process: 'I had to choose'
Dutch presenter Raven van Dorst described the U.S. work visa application process as "painful" because it required temporarily reverting to a binary gender choice instead of the gender-neutral 'X' in t...
Oscars to leave famous Dolby Theatre in Hollywood
Starting in 2029, the Academy Awards will move from the Dolby Theatre to the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. This transition ends the Oscars' 27-year history at the iconic Hollywood venue...
Hook of Holland fishmonger prosecuted for refusing woman with face veil
A fishmonger in Hoek van Holland is being prosecuted for discrimination after refusing to serve a woman wearing a face veil. The Court of Appeal in The Hague ruled that the man must stand trial for th...
Public Prosecution Service prosecutes two for assault and discrimination on VU campus
The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office is prosecuting two 25-year-old students for assault and discriminatory behavior occurring on the Vrije Universiteit campus in Amsterdam last November. The suspects...
John Oomkes (1952-2026): prominent music journalist with a big heart for his native Haarlem
John Oomkes, a prominent pop journalist and former city council member from Haarlem, has passed away at the age of 74. Recognized as a pioneer in serious music journalism since the mid-1970s, Oomkes w...
No local 'opposition party' in the council: 'Today's protest party is right-wing populist'
Amsterdam currently lacks a distinct local protest party in its city council, a significant shift from the influential activist movements of the 1960s and 70s. Historian Bas Kok suggests this is becau...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (March 27-29)
Haarlem offers various activities for the weekend of March 27-29 to celebrate the beginning of spring. The article provides curated tips and suggestions for events taking place throughout the city dur...
This artist regularly wears a fake belly: ‘It started with my feelings of loneliness’
Why do we want to know everything about Jan Smit and Liza’s divorce? ‘You think: things aren't that bad for me’
Dutch singer Jan Smit and his wife Liza Plat have announced their divorce after fourteen years of marriage. The split has sparked significant public interest, with psychologists noting that people oft...
Haarlem band Eskalatie breathes new life into ska music
Eskalatie, a 12-member band from Haarlem, is reviving Dutch-language ska music by blending high-energy performances with social commentary. The group recently won the Rob Acda Award and has upcoming p...
Brad Pitt in Amsterdam? Even the most level-headed locals turn into hysterical fans
Brad Pitt was spotted walking along the canals in Amsterdam this week, appearing incognito with messy hair. His presence caused a rare wave of excitement among locals who typically remain indifferent ...
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Judge bans undressing feature in Grok chatbot
A court in Amsterdam has banned the "undressing function" of the Grok chatbot in the Netherlands following a summary judgment. The legal challenge was brought by victim support organizations and safet...
Paul McCartney announces first album in over five years
Paul McCartney has announced his first new album in over five years. The 83-year-old musician describes the record as a collection of revealing moments and memories that he has never shared before.