Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Haarlem Baseball Week forced to reschedule again after Dominican Republic withdrawal
The Dominican Republic national baseball team has withdrawn from the Haarlem Baseball Week shortly before the tournament's start due to financial reasons. This late cancellation forces organizers to a...
Danish Queen Margrethe (86) hospitalized with chest pain
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been hospitalized after experiencing chest pains, according to an announcement from the Danish royal court. The 86-year-old monarch is undergoing treatment for what is s...
Making Spanish Pata Negra ham in Hoorn: 'A matter of opening and closing windows'
Restaurant Marque in Hoorn is producing its own pata negra ham by aging black-footed pig legs in its attic. The process follows traditional Spanish methods, relying on specific ventilation techniques ...
Rotterdam commemorates 1940 German bombardment
Rotterdam commemorated the 86th anniversary of the May 14, 1940, bombardment by Nazi Germany that devastated the city center. The attack resulted in nearly 900 deaths and left approximately 80,000 res...
Knight Rider car in museum fined despite being stationary for years
A replica of the Knight Rider car housed in a Chicago museum has unexpectedly received traffic fines from New York City. Despite the vehicle remaining stationary in the museum for years, authorities c...
Laugh at names like Divine, Prosper, or Marvelous, but Danielle Kliwon cherishes the warmth of Precious in the corporate football world
In her column, Danielle Kliwon discusses the significance of unique footballer names, such as defender Precious Ugwu, in the professional sports world. She highlights how these names provide a sense o...
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More details revealed on Rihanna house shooting, suspect refuses mental evaluation
More details have emerged regarding the shooting incident at singer Rihanna's home, where the suspect is reportedly refusing to undergo a mental health evaluation. Reports also indicate that Rihanna a...
Telstar fans watch crucial match on big screen at Buko Stadium
Telstar will face FC Volendam this Sunday in a decisive match to determine which team remains in the Eredivisie. Fans can gather to watch the game on a large screen at the Buko-stadion, as the loser w...
Review: Jeannine la Rose's dick jokes are of a questionable level
NSB members were better off entering this notorious Amsterdam neighborhood only in groups of at least three before the war
Haarlem coalition sacrifices old Werf Conrad administration building for housing: ‘Grandeur will not return’
The Haarlem city coalition has decided to demolish the 1897 Werf Conrad administration building to make way for new housing along the Spaarne. Although the building's historical remains were recently ...
Haarlem festival on the unknown sides of sex symbol Marilyn Monroe: 'A smart businesswoman who protected gay actors'
Hans Goes and Lisa Cobelens are organizing a festival in Haarlem dedicated to the lesser-known aspects of Marilyn Monroe's life. The event will highlight her role as a savvy businesswoman and advocate...
They have flags, logos and banners? So do we! Foundation to amplify the soft voice of the well-meaning majority in the Netherlands
The civic movement De Goede Zaak has launched a fundraising campaign to amplify the voices of the "silent majority" in the Netherlands as a counter-response to far-right and anti-refugee symbols. Acti...
Annemarie Oster wrote her autobiography through the men in her life
Annemarie Oster, a former comedian on the satirical show Hadimassa, is profiled as part of the 'Iconen' series for her transition into a successful career as a columnist and author. Her latest book se...
Madonna, Shakira and BTS to perform at World Cup halftime show
Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop group BTS have been announced as performers for the first-ever halftime show during a World Cup final. Organizers shared the news on Thursday, marking a historic shift in t...
Pinoké and Amsterdam ready for championship playoffs: Can now go hunting
Field hockey clubs Pinoké and Amsterdam are preparing for the start of the Hoofdklasse play-offs for the Dutch national title. Pinoké qualified in third place after a strong season, while defending ...
‘Amusement Park Hennie’ is a beautiful portrait of a born optimist brought down by hubris
Bloemendaal scraps monument maintenance subsidies: 'This is unavoidable'
The municipality of Bloemendaal will terminate subsidies for the maintenance of municipal monuments starting January 1, 2027. Most local political parties support the decision, viewing it as a necessa...
Children's book author who poisoned her husband sentenced to life
An American children's book author has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the poisoning death of her husband. The woman gained notoriety for publishing a book about grief following th...
Student Jamila (18) on the first words she learned in Amsterdam: ‘Funny is a funny word itself’
Michael (69) and Veerle (27): ‘A theater family? Yes, I find that very Amsterdam’
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Royal honor for singer Karsu
Singer Karsu was appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau during a ceremony in Antalya, Turkey, on Wednesday. The royal distinction was presented to her by the Dutch ambassador, Joep Wijnands, o...
Verschuuren temporarily absent from Qmusic following sudden death of brother-in-law
Radio DJ Domien Verschuuren is taking a temporary break from his Qmusic afternoon show following the sudden death of his brother-in-law. Verschuuren shared on Instagram that his relative passed away i...
Fourth suspect convicted in connection with actor Matthew Perry's death
Film director Erik Fleming has been sentenced to two years in prison for distributing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry. Fleming is the fourth of five individuals to be convicted in connection with Perr...
ESPN commentator Schildkamp succeeds Jansma as Curaçao press officer
ESPN commentator Vincent Schildkamp has been appointed as the new press officer for the Curaçao national football team for the upcoming World Cup in North America. He succeeds Kees Jansma, who resign...
Jessie Jazz Vuijk shares name of second child: 'Called Kaj and he felt it too'
Jessie Jazz Vuijk announced on Instagram that she and her husband, presenter Kaj Gorgels, have selected a name for their second child. The name was suggested by a close friend and finalized after the ...
Renovated Gashouder officially reopens in November, several events beforehand
The renovated Gashouder venue at Amsterdam's Westergasterrein will officially reopen in November following extensive renovations that include a new large basement for visitor facilities. Ahead of the ...
Antique market spared: early stall setup allowed again
The antiques market in Haarlem is permitted to resume setting up stalls on Friday afternoons after a brief ban was overturned. Local political parties had intervened to question the sudden rule change...