Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Documentary series on the ecstasy industry gives producers a voice
CANAL+ has released the trailer for a new Dutch documentary series titled "Snoepjes," which features interviews with producers and individuals involved in the ecstasy industry. The series focuses on t...
Photographer Jaimy Gail breaks a persistent taboo with exhibition Vulva
Vanished: Droste Football Club, where fire spoiled the chocolate
This article profiles the history of Voetbal Vereniging Droste, a defunct corporate football club associated with the famous chocolate manufacturer. It is the 25th entry in a series focusing on sports...
Jewish school administrator disappointed after meeting with Jetten
Herman Loonstein, the administrator of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The meeting was convened to discuss sec...
Jewish school director ‘deeply disappointed’ after meeting Jetten: ‘Issues are being downplayed’
Herman Loonstein, the director of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten regarding recent attacks. Loonstein ar...
Record number of discrimination reports in Kennemerland, but Jews and Muslims still struggle to find reporting center
Discriminatie.nl Kennemerland reported a record 1,069 discrimination complaints in 2025, representing a 42 percent increase compared to the previous year. Despite the overall rise in reports, the orga...
K3 Originals reunion show coming to Videoland in April
The original members of the group K3 will perform a reunion concert at Rotterdam Ahoy, which will be broadcast on the streaming service Videoland on April 11. Viewers can join a digital watchparty at ...
Musical 'Cats' returns to the Netherlands with a twist: the Rijksmuseum is the setting
Hillegom names bike path after beloved priest of former St. Joseph's Church
The municipality of Hillegom has officially named a previously anonymous bicycle path the Pastoor Hardingpad in honor of a beloved local priest. Alderman Karin Hoekstra unveiled the new street sign fo...
From ‘shocked’ to ‘we are not afraid’: mixed reactions from parents at Jewish school Cheider
Prosecutors on son of Norwegian Crown Princess: 'Anger issues and lack of respect'
Norwegian prosecutors characterized Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, as having a lack of respect for the law during their closing arguments on Monday. The prosecution stated ...
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In the football canteen, it’s not about politics. ‘No, we’re talking about the laundry bag’
On the eve of municipal elections, visitors at a Dutch football canteen indicate that while they do not discuss politics in the clubhouse, they all plan to vote. The atmosphere remains focused on prac...
Camouflage crop tops and dancing in tanks: hashtag #WW3 on TikTok
Journalist Senna Brammer explores a TikTok trend where members of Generation Z use humor, such as dancing and wearing camouflage, to address the threat of World War III. This content is part of a seri...
Metal band Korn to perform at Ziggo Dome in November
The American metal band Korn, featuring lead singer Jonathan Davis, is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 8. This upcoming concert marks the band's return to the Netherlan...
The Parool Bucket List: what every Amsterdammer must do in the city once
The Paralympics are no longer about pity, this is elite sport (and great television too)
The author reflects on their forty-year career at the Dutch broadcaster NOS, noting that disability sports like the Paralympics were historically overlooked in favor of other programming. Today, these...
Video | Emotional tribute at the Oscars to late director Rob Reiner
Toos & Henk - March 15
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every week from Monday through Saturday.
One Battle After Another wins Best Picture Oscar
The film "One Battle After Another," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, won the Oscar for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. The black comedy was the most successful production of the ceremony, earnin...
One Battle After Another and Sinners: these are the 2026 Oscar winners
The film One Battle After Another emerged as the big winner at the 98th Academy Awards, securing six prizes. Another top contender, Sinners, followed with four gold statuettes. The report lists the wi...
'One Battle After Another' big winner at the Oscars, which became an American party
Café Écluse finally fills the gaping hole in architectural gem Sluishuis on IJburg
Amy Madigan wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in Weapons
75-year-old American actress Amy Madigan won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the horror film Weapons. Additionally, the movie KPop Demon Hunters received the award for best anima...
Stop talking about aging, rising is more accurate
The article argues that individuals over the age of 65 should not automatically be considered old, as there is no biological basis for linking retirement to the onset of old age. It highlights that in...
Sheher Khan (Denk): Being an Amsterdammer connects us
Sheher Khan, the leader of the Denk party in Amsterdam, is campaigning for a more inclusive city with a stronger focus on combating inequality and discrimination. He emphasizes the importance of relig...
Isa (52) found 198 cocaine wraps belonging to her daughter. Now she wants to warn and inform others: ‘Sometimes you have to say: this far and no further’
A 52-year-old mother named Isa has launched an exhibition titled "Puinhoop" in Haarlem's former Koepelgevangenis after finding 198 cocaine envelopes belonging to her addicted daughter. Through her pho...
Spinning records and listening to stories: Book Week gathers steam in Haarlem, but no dancing allowed
Book Week activities gained momentum in Haarlem this weekend with various events taking place across the city. On Sunday, the Kennemer Boekhandel hosted a specific program centered around music and st...
Young people increasingly break their Ramadan fast away from home: "A real outing"
Young people in the Netherlands are increasingly choosing to break their Ramadan fast at cafes and restaurants, viewing the evening meal as a social outing. Business owners in Amsterdam have responded...
XR protest at Tata Steel Orchestra performance in the Phil
Eight Extinction Rebellion protesters demonstrated outside the Phil concert hall on Sunday afternoon. The protest occurred as hundreds of visitors arrived for the Tata Steel Orchestra's anniversary co...