Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Dutch Giant Olivier Richters finally marries Desiree after four postponements
Dutch actor Olivier Richters, known as the Dutch Giant, has officially married his partner Desiree after four previous postponements caused by the pandemic and his acting commitments. The couple, toge...
Pamela Anderson was told she had ten years to live after hepatitis diagnosis
Pamela Anderson revealed she was once given a ten-year life expectancy after being diagnosed with hepatitis C. The actress has since recovered from the virus and is working to destigmatize the conditi...
Renoir artworks worth 9 million euros stolen from French museum
Thieves stole two valuable artworks by Pierre-Auguste Renoir from his namesake museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, after police were alerted by a security system. Although the suspects escaped, they wer...
In Amsterdam it wasn't gold that glittered in the past, but diamonds
Amsterdam was historically the center of the diamond processing industry, establishing a strong reputation and generating significant wealth. The city became a global hub for the craft, solidifying it...
Peter van der Vorst leaves DPG Media: 'That not all choices worked out equally well is part of it'
Peter van der Vorst has resigned from his position at DPG Media to pursue new opportunities after taking a sabbatical. During his previous leadership at RTL, he was credited with the success of Videol...
Director and former RTL presenter Peter van der Vorst leaves DPG Media
Peter van der Vorst is resigning as program director at DPG Media after a seven-year tenure overseeing RTL Nederland and Videoland. He plans to take time off before exploring new career opportunities,...
Toes in the sand! Love House comes to the beach for the first time
Love House is transitioning from its usual club venue to host an outdoor event on September 12 at Manii Beach in Zandvoort. The ten-hour beach festival will feature organic and progressive house music...
Sef wins Golden Nutcracker for exceptional live performances
Sef has been honored with the Golden Nutcracker award for his significant contributions to live music and consistent artistic growth over two decades. The award ceremony also recognized indie rock gro...
Pokémon cards stolen in burglary at Zwanenburg hair salon
Burglars broke into a hair salon in Zwanenburg early yesterday morning to steal a stock of collectible Pokémon cards. The suspects remain at large as police investigate the theft and search for witne...
Patty Brard returns with reality series Patty's Posse 2.0: 'Life has completely changed'
Patty Brard is set to star in a new reality series titled Patty's Posse 2.0, which documents her transformation over the past two decades. The show will air on RTL 5 and Videoland, coinciding with the...
Kees Stevens suffers head injury during Malta shoot, filming halted
Kees de Bever suffered an eyebrow injury on the set of the film De Bevers: Alles Voor de fans in Malta after walking into a sharp parasol. The production company confirmed that filming will continue a...
Filemon Wesselink got to go paintballing for less than a euro per person – just for a little while
In the program Too good to be true, Mark Baanders and Filemon Wesselink attempt to live luxury lives on a tiny budget by finding extreme online bargains. Critics have panned the show for its poor qual...
Cyclists' Union: Amsterdam has made cyclists traveling to and from Noord too dependent on ferries
The Dutch Cyclists' Union argues that Amsterdam-Noord is overly reliant on ferries, leaving cyclists stranded during public transit strikes. They suggest that the city should find ways to open the IJt...
New York has Apollo Bagels, Amsterdam has Wakuli and Pizza Beppe: how small chains are making neighborhoods look more and more alike
Neighborhoods in cities like New York and Amsterdam are becoming increasingly similar due to the growth of small-scale, boutique retail chains. These former independent shops are expanding across popu...
Fine dining or not: you can eat with your hands at the new Satkara (cutlery is allowed too)
Satkara, a new restaurant located on Reguliersdwarsstraat, brings Nepalese and Indian fine dining to the city. The establishment encourages guests to enjoy their meals by hand, challenging Western not...
Ronnie Wood (79) delivers no vocal fireworks at Paradiso, but the performance is enthusiastic and pleasantly laid-back
Ronnie Wood performed a relaxed and intimate show at Paradiso in Amsterdam, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a high-end pub band. The legendary guitarist displayed an enthusiastic but laid-back s...
Jessie J takes a break from social media: 'Diving into my real world'
Singer Jessie J is stepping back from social media to prioritize her health and family following a difficult two years that included a cancer diagnosis and a cross-continental move. The artist plans t...
'This must be Amsterdam': fans speculate about possible Oasis reunion concert at the Arena
Oasis fans are speculating that the band might perform in Amsterdam as part of a rumored 2027 world tour after mysterious social media videos surfaced. Followers believe the footage references a 1994 ...
From failed experiments to a global hit: how the Satisfyer emerged from a Bavarian basement
The French comedy Pour le plaisir claims that a French engineer invented the Satisfyer, but the device was actually created by German engineer Michael Lenke. Lenke developed the popular air-pulse vibr...
Drawn live by residents – how Esther Polak makes the movements of Amsterdammers visible again
Artist Esther Polak is revisiting her influential 2002 project Amsterdam RealTime, which used GPS data to map the travel patterns of local residents. This pioneering work is currently being showcased ...
Journalist cycles through Amsterdam-Noord to get his OV-chipkaart balance back: We have the device, but this never works
Journalist Remco de Ridder struggled to reclaim his OV-chipkaart balance after receiving notice that his card would be deactivated due to a system update. Despite visiting a service location in Amster...
Municipality places trash can in middle of bike path: "I find this hilarious, typical Noord"
A newly renovated roundabout in Amsterdam-Noord features a trash can placed directly in the middle of a bike path, causing confusion among local residents. The municipality clarified that the bin serv...
Review Pagliacci and Cavalleria rusticana: illusion and reality consistently intertwine in the season opener of the Dutch National Opera
The Dutch National Opera has launched its new season with an innovative production of the famous double bill Pagliacci and Cavalleria rusticana. Director Robert Carsen employs a clever theatrical appr...
Oasis hint at concert in Amsterdam next year
Oasis has released a cryptic social media video hinting at a future concert in Amsterdam. The post references a 1994 travel incident and aligns with reports suggesting a 2027 tour that could include t...
Oasis hints at concert in Amsterdam next year
Oasis has teased a possible concert in Amsterdam through a cryptic social media post referencing a 1994 travel incident. Reports suggest the band may perform at the Johan Cruijff Arena in 2027, though...
Rolling Stones fans queue for hours at Paradiso for Ronnie Wood concert: If I see him I might cry
Hundreds of dedicated Rolling Stones fans waited for hours outside the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam for a concert by guitarist Ronnie Wood. Despite record-high ticket prices for the historic venue, att...
Humberto Tan expecting child with new partner
Television presenter Humberto Tan is expecting a daughter with his partner, documentary filmmaker Elise Roodenburg. The 60-year-old broadcaster has three children from a previous marriage.
King Charles confirms Harry and Meghan will not have a role in the royal family
King Charles has formally confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not hold any official roles within the British royal family. The couple, who relocated to the United States in 2020, will r...
Archive with one hundred hours of Oasis recordings could fetch 1.8 million euros
A collection of one hundred hours of rare Oasis recordings, spanning from 1994 to 2001, is being auctioned with an estimated value of up to 1.8 million euros. Although the buyer will own the physical ...
Amsterdam seeks new night mayor to succeed Freek Wallagh
Amsterdam has opened applications for a new night mayor to succeed Freek Wallagh, who has held the position since 2023. The public will vote for candidates, with the final selection taking place on No...