Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Toonbeeld Castricum seeking music buddies again
The "Muziekmaatjes" project in Castricum is launching a second edition to connect different generations through music. Following the success of the initial project, the organization is looking for new...
Disappeared: merger was no taboo at vv Nieuw-Vennep
This article reflects on the history of the defunct football club vv Nieuw-Vennep as part of a series on former sports organizations. The club, which was the predecessor to the current VVC, is noted f...
A striped shirt and bold questions were all talk show host Jan Lenferink (1945-2026) needed
Who is Oscar Garcia, the new Ajax manager? A close friend of Jordi Cruijff and a man struck by great personal tragedy
Oscar Garcia, a 52-year-old Catalan, has been appointed as the new head coach of Ajax's first team. He was promoted by technical director Jordi Cruijff with the specific goal of securing qualification...
Maartenskerk wins Friends of Old Hillegom Certificate
The Maartenskerk, the oldest church in Hillegom dating back to 1248, has been awarded the annual certificate by the Friends of Old Hillegom society. The historic building won the prize after receiving...
Elise Schaap to star in new drama series De Machine
Actress Elise Schaap is set to star in the upcoming six-part BNNVARA drama series titled 'De Machine.' The show is scheduled to premiere on the NPO Start streaming platform in the spring of next year.
Marco Borsato requests reimbursement of legal costs after acquittal
Marco Borsato has filed a request for the reimbursement of his legal defense costs following his acquittal in a sex crimes case on December 4. A spokesperson for the Midden-Nederland District Court co...
Two musical duos at 't Mosterdzaadje in Santpoort-Noord this weekend
Violinist Fiona Robertson and pianist Philip Sharp are scheduled to perform at the 't Mosterdzaadje concert hall in Santpoort-Noord this Saturday starting at 3 PM. This performance is part of a weeken...
Quality mark to combat retail uniformity: 'Lots of monoculture, the tourist formula'
Entrepreneur Bonne Reijn has launched the 'Zegel van Amsterdam', a quality label designed to combat retail monoculture by supporting authentic and culturally significant local shops. The initiative ai...
Haarlem’s first female councilor was a feminist icon: ‘Dignified, but diligent’
Mayor Jos Wienen recently unveiled portraits of several female city council members at Haarlem's town hall to honor their historical contributions. The collection includes a tribute to the city's firs...
This is Not a Murder Mystery is indeed a murder mystery with a nice surrealist twist
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Anticipation for the Smartlappen Festival: 'we're going to make it a great party again!'
The Smartlappenfestival is scheduled to begin on April 11, with organizers reporting that tickets for the event sold out rapidly. Event organizer Ron van Eerden expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming f...
Drama series Máxima gets third season with new cast
The drama series Máxima has been renewed for a third season on Videoland, which will cover the first ten years of King Willem-Alexander's reign. This upcoming season will feature a new cast for the l...
New Ajax coach still haunted in Spain by four words from Van Gaal: ‘You have no rhythm!’
Óscar García has been appointed as the first Spanish head coach of Ajax, making him the first Spaniard to lead the club. The 52-year-old reflects on the influence of his former mentors, Johan Cruijf...
The Canal Diggers statue officially unveiled at the small lock: ‘Here they are visible and it was about time too’
The "De Kanaalgravers" statue was officially unveiled at its new, more prominent location near the Small Lock in IJmuiden on Sunday. The relocation from Pontplein follows years of public requests to g...
Austrian ORF director leaves after sexual misconduct allegations
Roland Weissmann has resigned from his position as director of the Austrian broadcaster ORF following allegations of sexual harassment. The broadcaster announced his departure on Monday.
Fourth Haarlem Blues Night
The fourth edition of the Haarlem Blues Night will take place on Friday, March 20, at the Patronaat concert hall. This mini-festival features authentic blues music performed by various international a...
A Streetcar Named Desire is a visual spectacle, but leaves too little room for emotion
How Frisians helped 100 young Amsterdam footballers survive the Hunger Winter
The internet personalities I look up after accidentally spending too much time in the manosphere
Journalist Senna Brammer discusses her habit of seeking out specific internet personalities to serve as a digital palate cleanser after encountering toxic content in the manosphere. As a chronically o...
Lawsuit by former Avicii manager dismissed
A Swedish court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Arash "Ash" Pournouri, the former manager of the late DJ Avicii. Pournouri initiated the legal action late last year against companies owned by the art...
Electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre to perform ADE opening act
French electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre will perform the opening act at the Amsterdam Dance Event in AFAS Live this autumn. As the event's guest of honor, he will also participate in a keyno...
Ichthus Lyceum students work on Velsen Library project to encourage reading with a break-in box
Students from Ichthus Lyceum in Driehuis are developing a "break-in-box" project for the Velsen Library to encourage children aged 9 to 10 to read more. The project functions as a reverse escape room ...
The pink rabbit suit on Dr. Rutger’s examination table begs for help: ‘My pee-pee hurts’
A man wearing a pink rabbit costume sought medical help from Doctor Rutger while experiencing difficulty speaking and physical distress. Upon examination, the doctor discovered the patient, Mr. Van Lo...
Wall white again and infamous pink sofa for sale: how vtwonen couple René and Denise are doing now
René and Denise, a couple from Hoofddorp who became famous for their negative reaction to a 'VTWonen' home makeover, have started reverting the design changes. They have already repainted their walls...
This 77-year-old electronic music pioneer is the guest of honor at the anniversary edition of ADE
Love from both sides. Goosebumps and tears, laughter and crying, what a royal farewell
The article reflects on an emotional 'royal' farewell event characterized by a mix of tears and laughter. It highlights a memory involving Dutch coach Henk Gemser and his observations on the technical...
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Kevin Hassing's new children's books inspired by Expeditie Robinson participation
Author Kevin Hassing has developed a new children's book series based on his experiences as a contestant on the TV show Expeditie Robinson. The books follow the adventures of Ruby Crusoe, the daughter...