Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
French singer Patrick Bruel detained for questioning in sexual misconduct investigation
French singer Patrick Bruel was taken into custody on Monday morning for questioning regarding allegations of rape and sexual assault. The investigation was initiated based on judicial sources followi...
Patrick Bruel detained for questioning in sexual misconduct investigation
Singer Patrick Bruel was taken into custody in France on Monday morning for questioning regarding allegations of rape and sexual assault. The investigation was reported by French media outlets BFMTV a...
Review of The Poet and the Devil: Lieke Marsman warns those left behind in this political vale of tears
Gyo Kretz wants to create a living room atmosphere in the Nieuwe Kerk with his songs; ‘This is entirely my music, without outside interference’
Singer-songwriter Gyo Kretz will perform an intimate solo concert titled the "Candlelight Tour" at the Nieuwe Kerk in Haarlem this Wednesday. The event is designed to create a warm, living-room atmosp...
Growing up in elite sports is a fierce war with yourself, Mart Smeets knows
Sports journalist Mart Smeets reflects on the intense psychological challenges elite athletes face, describing the pursuit of success as a struggle against oneself. He cites the example of Polish tenn...
Full bellies and good company on a budget at Sociaal & Culinair Haarlem: ‘Good food and meeting people’
The fifth edition of Sociaal & Culinair Haarlem provides affordable food and a social meeting space, specifically catering to people with limited financial resources. Organized by socially-minded grou...
Review And Now I Know What Love Is: Blackhaine turns the Bijlmerbajes into a bunker of heartbreak
Video | Original K3 members perform for the last time in Antwerp
Gathering in churches, mosques and creative hubs on Architecture Day
The ABC Architectuurcentrum is organizing Architecture Day, focusing on buildings and locations that foster social cohesion and solidarity. The event aims to explore how architectural design and neigh...
Tim Krul’s fond memories of the ‘substitution of the century’ actually get you in the mood for the World Cup
Schmigadoon! named Best Musical at Tony Awards
Schmigadoon! was named Best Musical at the Tony Awards on Sunday night. The award for Best Play was presented to Liberation.
Everyone hopes their rival fails: it’s up to the coach to maintain the atmosphere, says Kim Lammers
Former international Kim Lammers discusses the internal competition and atmosphere within the Dutch national team as the World Cup in North America approaches. She emphasizes that while players compet...
Toos & Henk - June 8
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, "Toos & Henk." The comic is published every Monday through Saturday.
Third Bach Week focuses on ‘brilliant women’: ‘I find it inspiring’
Social saunas are popular among Amsterdam millennials: ‘I used to go out a lot, now I’m here more often with friends’
Opinion: ‘The fact that people keep their distance and don’t immediately invite you in is likely not unique to Groet’
Star chef Dennis Huwaë opens accessible restaurant in Het Sieraad in West: ‘Your summer body is going to have a hard time’
Spot the differences: Platanenweg in 1970 and 2026
Koeman on being far from sick wife Bartina during World Cup: 'It is difficult'
Dutch national coach Ronald Koeman spoke at a press conference about the challenge of being far from his wife, Bartina, while she undergoes cancer treatment. Due to her illness, she is unable to trave...
Waiting for words inspires René Diekstra
René Diekstra shares a personal anecdote about a conversation with his grandchild regarding his writing process. The grandchild expresses doubt that waiting for inspiration while sitting at a laptop ...
Experience the jet-set life in a private jet for €125 per hour in an Amsterdam-North warehouse: ‘In America this is very common’
Who loses all pieces fastest at the Anti-Chess World Championship: "I'm a terrible chess player, but a good anti-chess player"
The World Anti-Chess Championship is taking place this weekend in Amsterdam, featuring about twenty international competitors from countries like India and Germany. In this variant, players aim to los...
Nationally known poets perform in natural amphitheater in Spaarndam: ‘A beautiful mix of amateur artists and professionals’
The biennial art event Kunst in Spaarndam returns this weekend with the addition of a new poetry program featuring well-known writers at the Fort-Zuid amphitheater. The event highlights a mix of local...
The biggest World Cup ever also means a more expensive Panini album: ‘The only difficulty is identifying the missing ones out of 960 cards’
The upcoming World Cup's expansion to 48 teams has made completing the Panini sticker album more expensive than ever, requiring collectors to find 960 cards. Despite the increased costs, dedicated fan...
DSS returns to the third division after one season: 'Everyone always gave their all'
Haarlem-based football club DSS has secured promotion back to the third class after just one season in the fourth class. The team clinched their return with a decisive 0-3 victory over RKEDO in a matc...
De Schuur tackles elderly loneliness with film mornings
De Schuur is launching a new film program aimed at older audiences starting next Monday. The initiative is designed to foster social connections and combat loneliness among the elderly.
Discovery tour of 150 years of IJmuiden by bike along five locations: 'It’s like bringing back memories'
The 'Fiets door de tijd' event in IJmuiden celebrated the town's 150th anniversary on Saturday with a historical cycling tour across five locations. Visitors explored the town's heritage through photo...
Playing Pokémon to train military drones: how data from the popular game is used for warfare
The popular mobile game Pokémon Go has functioned as a massive geographic data collection operation since its global launch in 2016. This data is now being utilized to train military drones for warfa...
Schlager singer, Sinterklaas helper and serious actor, Sem Ben Yakar is all of them
Sem Ben Yakar is a versatile performer who balances serious acting in socially relevant plays with roles as a Schlager singer and Sinterklaas host. His work draws on his Jewish heritage and multicultu...
