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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Rutger Vink and Thomas van Grinsven win Children's Jury Prize for fifth time in a row
Rutger Vink and Thomas van Grinsven have won the Kinderjuryprijs for the fifth consecutive year in the category for ages seven to nine. In the ten to twelve age category, the prize was awarded to auth...
Court: NRC does not have to remove podcast about stolen painting
The Amsterdam District Court ruled on Wednesday that the news outlet NRC does not have to remove its 2023 podcast series about a stolen painting or issue a rectification. The legal action was initiate...
Video | Harrison Ford receives honorary title: 'I was a nerd and a misfit'
LAKS: significantly more exam complaints this year
The Dutch student organization LAKS reports a significant increase in exam complaints, with 165,000 reports filed within the first four days of the testing period. This figure represents a sharp rise ...
Lowlands expands lineup with Celeste, Willem, Sophie Straat and Kelis
The Lowlands festival in Biddinghuizen has expanded its lineup by adding fourteen new acts, including Celeste, Willem, Sophie Straat, and Kelis. Other notable performers joining the schedule include V...
First Eurovision semi-final without the Netherlands attracts few viewers
The first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest attracted only 541,000 viewers in the Netherlands, a significant decrease from previous years. This low viewership is attributed to a local boycott ...
Koos Breukel photographs artist Julika Rudelius
Ajax apparently still matters, at least in Rotterdam-Zuid
Abolishing first herring barrel auction 'end of a beautiful tradition', stakeholders disappointed by wholesaler's decision
Stakeholders expressed disappointment following the decision to cancel the traditional auction of the first barrel of 'Hollandse Nieuwe' herring in Scheveningen. This annual event marks the end of a l...
Never expected, but it happened: Yorick meets his hero Paul McCartney
Haarlem musician Yorick van Norden fulfilled a lifelong dream by attending a private album presentation by Paul McCartney at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London. The singer-songwriter, who cons...
Study shows cultural activities are as good for you as sports
New research suggests that regularly engaging in cultural and artistic activities, such as painting or visiting museums, can slow the physical aging process. These activities are found to contribute t...
Journalist Frans Heddema (1936-2026) was a monument: the aldermen came to him
Renovated Gashouder in Amsterdam to start trials with Holland Festival in June, grand reopening in November
Iconic Dutch Orange bus arrives in the US for 2026 World Cup after weeks-long journey
The iconic Orange bus has arrived in the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a weeks-long journey. The Dutch national football team is scheduled to play its opening match of the t...
Ferry Doedens in court today for driving under the influence
Actor Ferry Doedens is appearing in court today to face charges for driving under the influence of hard drugs multiple times in 2024. The 35-year-old actor has previously been convicted for the same o...
The master painter who outgrew her husband's shadow
Judith Leyster, a prominent 17th-century artist, established her own legacy as a master painter despite her output decreasing after marrying Jan Miense Molenaer. She is recognized for successfully eme...
Lecture on the mysteries of Verspronck’s ‘Girl in Blue’
Professor Frans Grijzenhout will deliver a lecture at the Frans Hals Museum on May 17 regarding the identity of the subject in Johannes Verspronck's famous painting, 'Girl in Blue.' The presentation a...
Review: A magnificent world premiere for Jan-Peter de Graaff's organ work La Bestia
Actor who plays footballer in Ted Lasso becomes professional footballer
Mexican actor Cristo Fernández, best known for playing Dani Rojas in the series "Ted Lasso," has signed a professional contract with El Paso Locomotive FC. This move marks a return to professional fo...
The average funeral is more cheerful than the Eurovision preview
RCH proud of Johan Neeskens Sportpark: Former international secretly returned to the club where it all began. 'There was only one who could take it'
The sports complex of the youth club RCH will be officially renamed the Johan Neeskens Sportpark next Wednesday to honor the late football legend. Neeskens, who passed away in October 2024, is celebra...
Singer RAYE makes film debut in thriller with Isabelle Huppert
British singer RAYE is set to make her feature film acting debut in the upcoming thriller Lineage, directed by Yann Demange. She will star alongside French actress Isabelle Huppert in the project, whi...
Comedian Conan O'Brien to host the Oscars for the third time in a row
American comedian Conan O'Brien is set to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027. This marks his continued role as the presenter for the prestigious annual film awards ceremony.
Will De Roy van Zuydewijn get access to Máxima spin-off? Judge issues ruling
Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn is awaiting a court ruling today on whether he can access the scripts for the upcoming Videoland series 'Mabel & Margarita'. He filed a lawsuit against RTL to determine if t...
Staal Foodfest unveils new setup and possible Telstar match on big screen
The fourth edition of Staal Foodfest will take place on May 22nd and 23rd at Plein 1945 in IJmuiden. Visitors can enjoy live music, food, and drinks, with the possibility of a Telstar football match b...
Cannes Film Festival opens with honorary Palme d'Or for Peter Jackson and French romantic comedy: what to expect from the 79th edition?
Review: in the second season of ‘Haantjes’ the four aimless friends muddle through somewhat predictably
Chicago Social Club at Leidseplein celebrates 15th anniversary with big party: ‘We showed from the start that it can be done differently’
Review: Netflix documentary shows how showman Hulk Hogan kept escaping into his wrestling dream – and sacrificed everything for it
Four people removed after disrupting Israeli performance
Four people were removed from the venue after disrupting Israel's performance during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The incident was confirmed by the Austrian broadcaster ORF and...