Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Nicol Kremers appeals confidentiality case
Nicol Kremers is appealing a court ruling that found she breached a non-disclosure agreement with her former partner, reality TV star Peter Gillis. A civil judge previously ordered Kremers to pay 90,0...
Deputy Mayor Lahlah installs child mayor
Deputy Mayor Esmah Lahlah has installed eight-year-old Ava as Amsterdam's new child mayor alongside a newly formed children's council. The council is tasked with advising the city government on variou...
Terraces in the middle of Breestraat. Business owners join forces for hospitality square during Beverwijk City Festival: ‘Keep it going if it’s a success’
Beverwijk is celebrating its 750th anniversary of market rights with a city festival from June 19 to 27. The event will feature music, sports, and a new initiative by local entrepreneurs to set up lar...
Wim T. Schippers' peanut butter floor returns to museum
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen will honor the artist Wim T. Schippers by recreating his iconic peanut butter floor installation this July. The artwork is scheduled to be displayed at the museum's Depot...
Jetten: Parliament's wish aligns with talks with Moluccan community
The Dutch House of Representatives has called on the cabinet to make a fitting gesture toward the Moluccan community in the Netherlands. Prime Minister Rob Jetten responded that the government takes t...
Israel ends Palestinian authority over Cave of the Patriarchs
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has transferred the administration of the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority and the local municipality to an Israeli body. The s...
'Fifty guilders from nursing home for Hollandse Nieuwe': Playful stunt by Waasdorp fishmonger at start of herring season
Fish shop Nico Waasdorp in IJmuiden celebrated the start of the herring season by selling 'Hollandse Nieuwe' for one Dutch guilder each, approximately 45 euro cents. The promotion is a playful respons...
'Pride flags being pulled from windows': Haarlem Council wants to step up efforts to help unsafe LGBTQ+ residents
The Haarlem city council is calling for more robust measures to ensure the safety of LGBTI residents following reports of pride flags being torn from windows. Council members emphasize that structural...
In Toy Story 5, beloved toys fear the arrival of big tech in the playroom
House majority: Fly flags on government buildings for Keti Koti
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives has passed a motion requesting that flags be flown on national government buildings during Keti Koti on July 1st. The proposal, supported by D66, Chris...
Fred sits with Heemskerk flag at Oranje match in the US: ‘In the stadium they checked if it was a radical political statement’
Heemskerk resident Fred Roest brought his village flag to the Netherlands national football team's match against Japan in the United States. Stadium security thoroughly inspected the banner to confirm...
Singer Hannah Mae and guitarist Rowdy Prins split after ten years
Dutch singer Hannah Mae and her partner Rowdy Prins have separated after ten years together. Despite the end of their relationship, the pair will continue to work together as Prins remains the guitari...
Finn Mulder (18) signs first professional contract with Telstar. Talented goalkeeper signs for three years
Eighteen-year-old goalkeeper Finn Mulder has signed his first professional contract with Telstar, committing to the club for the next three years. A native of Beverwijk, Mulder previously served as th...
Domestic violence increases during Dutch national team matches; imaginary sticker book aims to raise awareness
The National Network Care and Justice has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the increase in domestic violence incidents that occur when the Dutch national football team plays. The initiativ...
Tom Holland hints he is married to Zendaya: 'Everyone was there'
British actor Tom Holland has hinted at a potential secret marriage to Zendaya following their engagement earlier this year. The actor’s comments have fueled long-standing rumors that the couple may...
Exhibition in IJmuiden forces passers-by to stop: Violence against women is common
The "Femicide" exhibition on Plein 1945 in IJmuiden highlights the issue of fatal partner violence, which claims a woman's life every eight days in the Netherlands. The display features stories of the...
Heemstede honors musical connector Joop van Goozen with Silver Merlet Pin
Mayor Falgun Binnendijk awarded the Silver Merletspeld to Joop van Goozen last Sunday for his exceptional dedication to the cultural life of Heemstede. The distinction honors Van Goozen's many years o...
The real cause for celebration is when we start exercising more ourselves
The Netherlands is preparing for the World Cup with widespread orange-themed celebrations and national enthusiasm. The article notes that while fans are eager to cheer for the national team, there is ...
Coach and exercise physiologist Verheijen questions Koeman's decision: 'Dutch team’s day off bad news for Depay and Kluivert'
Fitness expert Raymond Verheijen has criticized Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman for canceling a scheduled training session during the 2026 World Cup. Verheijen argues that the unexpected day off is de...
Far fewer metros and World Pride: Busy and disruptive summer for public transport
Amsterdam's public transport operator GVB has announced major service disruptions this summer due to extensive maintenance on metro and tram lines from July 4 to August 16. Travel times are expected t...
Dutch fan in red and white following Denmark: ‘The most entertaining team of the tournament’
In 1986, Dutch football fan Teun Beets decided to support Denmark during the World Cup in Mexico because the Netherlands had failed to qualify. He chose to cheer for the Danish team as he considered t...
Video | Zendaya and Tom Holland together again on red carpet after long time
Nel Schuttevaêr-Velthuijs and five other Beverwijk residents posthumously honored with Yad Vashem recognition
Six individuals from Beverwijk, including Nel Schuttevaêr-Velthuijs, have been posthumously honored with the Yad Vashem 'Righteous Among the Nations' award. This title is granted by the state of Isra...
Senate votes for ban on conversion therapy
The Dutch Senate has passed a bill banning conversion therapy aimed at 'curing' homosexuality. Supporters of the legislation cited scientific evidence linking these practices to severe mental health i...
Thijs Römer reflects on his conviction in the theater
Marieke Elsinga still recovering from broken foot: 'Walking all hunched over'
Qmusic presenter Marieke Elsinga is currently recovering from a broken metatarsal sustained during a radio challenge last month. She reported being halfway through her rehabilitation after the injury,...
Nike x Patta World Cup collection sells out rapidly and resells for hundreds of extra euros
The Nike x Patta World Cup collection for the Dutch national football team sold out rapidly following its release on both the Patta and Nike websites. The high demand led to the items disappearing wit...
Lecture on Brederode Castle at Huis van Hilde
A lecture explores the history of North Holland during the Middle Ages, focusing on the prevalence and subsequent disappearance of its many castles. The event specifically highlights the Brederode Cas...
More women are having their breast implants removed: ‘It doesn't have to be perfect’
Over the past decade, more than 14,000 women have chosen to have their breast implants removed. This trend is driven by both health concerns and an increasing preference for a more natural body appear...
