Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
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Israel and favorites qualify for Eurovision final
Israel has qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final following the first semi-final held in Vienna. Singer Noam Bettan secured enough jury and public votes to progress in the competition alongsi...
Belgium, Finland and Israel qualify for Eurovision Song Contest final
Belgium, Finland, and Israel have advanced to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest following the first semi-final. Five other participating countries, including San Marino, failed to qualify for t...
Pro-Palestinian slogans at start of Israel's Eurovision performance
Pro-Palestinian slogans were shouted in the arena during Israel's performance at the Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday evening. The protests were audible to both the live audience and viewers watchin...
Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes opening night
Director Peter Jackson received an honorary Palme d'Or for his career contributions during the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival. The award was presented by actor Elijah Wood, who played the r...
Witty, moving poetry collection ‘Addertje’ wins Amarte Literature Prize
Man sentenced to prison for stealing unreleased Beyoncé music
An American man named Kelvin Evans has been sentenced to five years in prison for stealing unreleased music from Beyoncé. Evans confessed to stealing a hard drive from a rental car belonging to the a...
‘If he shows an influencer saying women are men's property, I don't find it funny’: Amsterdam teachers also worried about manosphere in the classroom
Children and protests: Do they go together? 'What young children shout is an echo of their parents' voices'
A "Safe Outside March" is being organized in Loosdrecht for children to protest against the temporary housing of asylum seekers. Experts highlight a tension in involving children in such demonstration...
The love lessons of Zaandijkstraat
The AT5 series 'De Straten van Amsterdam' visits Zaandijkstraat to interview residents about their personal experiences with love and relationships. The episode features stories ranging from long-dist...
Churches acknowledge suffering of birth mothers but offer no apology
The Interchurch Contact in Government Affairs (CIO), representing thirty Dutch church denominations, has acknowledged the profound pain and suffering of unmarried mothers who were forced to give up th...
Actor Jamie Foxx to become a father for the third time
American actor and singer Jamie Foxx is expecting his third child with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp. This will be the first child for the couple together, adding to the 58-year-old actor's two existing ...
'Tireless' city historian Wim Cerutti awarded Medal of Merit
Haarlem historian Wim Cerutti was awarded a medal of merit by Mayor Jos Wienen for his long-standing dedication to the North Holland Archives. The 79-year-old received the honor during a ceremony at t...
Actors Annabelle Wallis and Sebastian Stan expecting first child
Actors Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis have confirmed they are expecting their first child together. Stan shared the news in an interview with Deadline, expressing his commitment to being a good f...
City prepares for Harry Styles concert series: Camping banned
British pop star Harry Styles is set to perform a record-breaking ten-concert series at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, attracting nearly half a million fans. Authorities have banned fans from c...
Majority of Dutch parliament wants to deny rapper Ye entry to the Netherlands
A large majority of the Dutch House of Representatives wants to deny rapper Ye entry to the Netherlands due to his history of antisemitic remarks. The artist, formerly known as Kanye West, is currentl...
'Because he celebrated life': Festive tribute to hospitality figure Mike on Ascension Day
The 'Hou de Fakkel Hoog Fest #2' will be held on Ascension Day at the Slachthuis in Haarlem as a festive tribute to the late hospitality worker Michael van Putten. Organized by Ruud Baetens and others...
NS: Take alternative transport to three Harry Styles concerts
The Dutch railway company NS is advising fans attending Harry Styles' concerts on May 20, 22, and 23 to seek alternative transportation to the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Due to scheduled maintenance work, f...
Bonnie Tyler still very ill after surgery but in stable condition
74-year-old Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler is in stable condition at a hospital in Portugal following surgery. Although she remains quite ill, her medical team expects her to make a full recovery.
'Telstar' draws record crowd to Velsen Historical Society lecture: 'I don't have a season ticket, but I see Telstar is alive'
A theme lecture hosted by the Historische Kring Velsen about the football club Telstar attracted a record number of attendees at the BUKO stadium. The event showcased historical trophies won by the cl...
FKA twigs to play Josephine Baker in film about her life
FKA twigs has been cast to play the lead role in a new biopic about the life of French entertainer Josephine Baker. The film was announced at the Cannes Film Festival, with production scheduled to beg...
Tiny house next to Paradiso 'for sale': 'What is public art worth to us?'
Artist Leonard van Munster has put his iconic blue "mini-house" installation next to Amsterdam's Paradiso up for sale to highlight the lack of funding for public art maintenance. The protest piece wil...
The municipal bathhouse was an instrument of civilization (though things sometimes got quite uncivilized)
A century and a half ago, municipal bathhouses served as vital hygiene facilities for working-class residents who lacked private showers and running water. These institutions were considered tools for...
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon sued over too realistic film
Two United States police officers are suing actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for defamation regarding their new film, The Rip. The officers claim the movie's plot too closely resembles a real-life po...
Mother Mary is a haunting pop fantasy starring Anne Hathaway as a lifeless superstar
In ‘The President’s Cake’ a 9-year-old girl must bake a cake for Saddam Hussein: ‘Iraq was a black hole in the early nineties’
Drink producer Stëlz adjusts advertisement after criticism of new poster
The Amsterdam-based beverage producer Stélz has announced it will modify its latest advertising poster following public criticism. The company confirmed the decision after initial reporting by RTL Ni...
Review: Ainara (17) is determined to become a nun in ‘Los Domigos’, no matter what her family tries
