Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Schouten: powerful that prime minister apologized
Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten has praised Prime Minister Rob Jetten's recent apology to the Moluccan community as "powerful." The apology, delivered on Sunday, addressed historical grievances within...
RMS president calls for transfer of former Moluccan leader's body
John Wattilete, the president of the Republic of the South Moluccas (RMS), has called for the return of the remains of former leader Chris Soumokil. The request was made during a speech at the unveili...
Hospitality has been a fixture at the site of Paviljoen Het Witte Huis for over a century, but not every establishment lasted as long
The hospitality site at Zeeweg 3 in Overveen has a history dating back to 1915, when it first began serving visitors from a simple wooden building. After more than a century of continuous operation th...
Jetten apologizes for treatment of Moluccan migrants
Prime Minister Rob Jetten apologized on behalf of the government for the historical treatment of Moluccan migrants following the Indonesian War of Independence. The statement was made during the unvei...
Harbor festival on Java Island: "Impressive to see"
Amsterdam is hosting the Zeehavendagen festival this weekend on Java-eiland to showcase its identity as a port city. Port industry director Kees Noorman emphasized the harbor's significance, covering ...
Even the cast sometimes gets lost in the world of House of the Dragon
The cast of the Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon admitted to NU.nl that the series' complex family ties and political intrigue can be difficult to follow even for them. Despite their roles...
'Only in Amsterdam': city blunders with video of Utrecht canal
The municipality of Amsterdam's social media team mistakenly commented 'only in Amsterdam' on an Instagram video filmed at the Oudegracht in Utrecht. After being called out by the video creator and th...
World Cup viewers are in for a lot of Leo Alkemade
Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer: 'Happiest man in the world'
British television presenter Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he is in remission from an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The news comes just days after he first revealed that he had been diagnos...
Should Gen Z start using ‘forgotten words’ or let them go to the graveyard?
The article explores the efforts of Baby Boomers to preserve "forgotten words" through websites and books, urging younger generations to adopt them. It questions whether Gen Z should be pressured by t...
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Province wants Limburgers to speak Limburgish more often
The province of Limburg has launched a campaign to encourage residents to speak the regional Limburgish language more frequently in public. To facilitate this, speakers are encouraged to make an 'L' h...
Almost 4.7 million watched Netherlands vs Sweden, more than the match against Japan
Nearly 4.7 million people watched the Dutch women's national football team's World Cup match against Sweden on NPO 1. This viewership exceeds the 4.2 million people who tuned in for the team's opening...
Cycling along the contours of the Zaan region, through ribbon villages and past windmills and museums
The weekend supplement AlleTijd features a 40-kilometer cycling route through the Zaanstreek region. The path leads cyclists through historic ribbon villages and past various local windmills and museu...
De Toppers in Orange spirit: feel the need for unity
The Dutch singing group De Toppers performed a festive concert at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday night. The event combined music with a national football theme to create an atmospher...
Artist Frans Wuytack (91) on his peace exhibition The Return of Humanity: ‘I believe in the peace of life’
Singer Rod Stewart needed oxygen during live show in Utah
Sir Rod Stewart required temporary oxygen treatment after falling ill during a performance in Utah on Saturday. The singer was able to resume the concert shortly after the medical intervention.
Gordon Ramsay to become a grandfather for the first time
British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is set to become a grandfather for the first time. His daughter, Holly Ramsay, announced on Instagram that she and her husband, Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, are exp...
Confidently cycling through Haarlem: Every Schalkwijk resident should be able to do it, says Buurts: 'Cycling expands your world'
The organization Buurts is launching cycling lessons at Californiëplein in Haarlem to help adults who never learned to ride a bike as children. The initiative aims to increase residents' independence...
Life behind the barrier with poor education: Augustien (76) prefers recognition over apologies
Augustien Matulessy-Souisa reflects on her childhood experiences living in a Moluccan residential camp, highlighting the isolation and poor education faced by her community. As Prime Minister Jetten p...
Curaçao fans celebrate draw against Ecuador
Curaçaoan football fans gathered in the Saliña entertainment district to celebrate a draw against Ecuador on Saturday night. Supporters marked the result by waving flags and driving through the stre...
Mystery solved: The impressive story behind this statue
This article explains the history and significance of the statue located at the Anton de Komplein, a site known for its regular markets. It identifies the figure depicted and shares the impressive sto...
Curaçao keeps Round of 32 dream alive after draw
Curaçao earned its first-ever World Cup point following a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to preserve the shutout, keeping the team's hopes of reaching the...
Scale model made of this lost piece of Amsterdam history
A new exhibition at the Stopera in Amsterdam showcases a 3D model and archaeological artifacts from Vlooienburg, a historic multicultural neighborhood that once stood on the site. The display aims to ...
Wouter Klootwijk on tinned fish that is suddenly very trendy
Food columnist Wouter Klootwijk discusses the sudden resurgence of canned sardines as a trendy culinary item. He reflects on how this humble staple has unexpectedly become a fashionable choice in mode...
From looted parental home to island battle. ‘Tables, TV, sofas, cabinets, my furniture upstairs, everything was gone’
A former tenant of a house on Sluiseiland recounts the loss of her furniture and the historical weight of living next to the former office of NSB leader Anton Mussert. The article highlights the site'...
Pinkpop closely follows World Cup match but won't sideline artists
Attendees at the Pinkpop music festival in the Netherlands faced a choice on Saturday between watching a live World Cup football match and seeing scheduled musical performances. The designated viewing...
Charles to be first monarch to make tax returns public
King Charles III will become the first British monarch to make his personal tax returns public in an effort to increase transparency. The decision by Buckingham Palace comes as the royal family's fina...
Wolter Kroes cancels performance due to voice problems and must take vocal rest
Dutch singer Wolter Kroes canceled his performance at the AJOC Festival in Mijdrecht on Saturday due to sudden voice problems. He expressed disappointment over the cancellation and announced he must t...
Packed Café Scheiwijck goes wild for dazzling Dutch team: 'This is insane. We must reach the next round'
Fans at café Scheiwijck in Beverwijk celebrated a dominant 5-1 victory for the Dutch national football team. The atmosphere was euphoric as supporters expressed their excitement for 'Oranje' and the ...