Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Black Saturday or not: we just want to go
Travelers in the Netherlands are still opting for Saturday departures despite potential traffic congestion, even though modern accommodation bookings offer more flexibility. Many vacationers feel that...
Lucia (29) and Gastón (38) met at work: 'Every day she makes my heart melt'
Godzilla actress Kaylee Hottle (19) dies in car accident
Nineteen-year-old actress Kaylee Hottle, known for her role as Jia in the recent Godzilla films, has died following a car accident. The incident occurred on Tuesday.
Audience as aliens or the French people: at the Parade in Martin Luther King Park, visitors do more than just drink rosé
Image maker Wesley Doran (32) showcases his work in Het Parool: 'I want to keep ping-ponging between the Netherlands and Curaçao'
Suze Becker (65) has an Airbnb in the old village of Sloten: ‘People ask: is this also Amsterdam?’
Not everyone can or will go on vacation: how to make it fun anyway
Researcher Ondrej Mitas explores the concept of vacation happiness and how to achieve the ideal holiday experience. The article also addresses practical advice and perspectives for those who are unabl...
The Sultry City: Sef and Tom van Kalmthout think language is just f*cking cool
The talk show 'De Zwoele Stad' is broadcasting from Amsterdamse Poort in Amsterdam, featuring various guests discussing topics like culture, music, and the city during a heatwave. The episode highligh...
Ali B speaks at conference while awaiting cassation: first job since case began
Musician Ali B is set to make his first public appearance in years at an entrepreneur conference in Vinkeveen this Thursday. He is currently awaiting a cassation appeal following his conviction for tw...
Books sold out, viral explanation videos on Instagram: The Odyssey sparks interest in Greek mythology
Actor Ed Harris feels underutilized in Dutton Ranch series: Get me out of here
Actor Ed Harris has expressed dissatisfaction with his role in the Yellowstone spinoff series Dutton Ranch. He claims his talent is being underutilized and that he was originally promised a more signi...
Activist Hans Metz (1945-2026) hid under Roel van Duijn's bed to save the Provo revolution
After a life of dance and jokes, Barrie Stevens (82) reflects on who he is in a solo show: 'Maybe I shouldn't have spent ten years behind a jury table'
New sustainable icon on the Meuse: Rotterdam adds a rock formation
A new architectural project in Rotterdam will feature a structure resembling rock formations along the banks of the Meuse river. This sustainable site is designed to serve as a hub for inspiration, di...
Crowdfunding for burnt-down snack bar in De Baarsjes has already raised 20,000 euros: ‘Mahmoud is an icon’
WorldPride Amsterdam 2026: what you need to know about public transport and traffic in the city
Why customers are reacting so fiercely to a changed cheese roll at Albert Heijn: ‘It creates a feeling of loss of autonomy’
Supermarket chain Albert Heijn is reformulating its cheese pastry recipe following significant customer complaints about the change in taste. A consumer psychologist notes that such reactions often st...
Moulin Rouge cast watched theater flood: 'Beyond saving'
The cast of the musical Moulin Rouge faces the cancellation of their final two weeks of performances due to severe water damage at the Beatrix Theater. Actress April Darby witnessed the incident, whic...
EU halts Venice Biennale funding over Russian participation
Who stays at the Zeeburg city campsite? 'I don't want to be in a tent at 35 degrees'
New documents detail Andrew and Tristan Tate rape case
Newly released documents contain statements from alleged victims detailing accusations of sexual and physical abuse, including rape and strangulation, against influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate. Thes...
Singer Tabitha suffers water damage in newly renovated home: Everything has to be redone
Singer Tabitha experienced significant water damage in her recently renovated home after returning to find it flooded. She expressed her frustration on Instagram, noting that the entire renovation wil...
International hit musical about Michael Jackson coming to the Netherlands
TikToker Marwa (33) gets thousands of young people reading: ‘I believe there is a genre for everyone’
Marwa Omari, a 33-year-old content creator from Amsterdam, is successfully encouraging young people to read more through her popular BookTok account. She aims to normalize reading in public and has re...
New season of B&B Vol liefde starts with half a million fewer viewers than usual
The sixth season of the Dutch television program B&B Vol liefde premiered with 908,000 viewers on Monday evening. This figure represents a significant decline, drawing nearly half a million fewer view...
Tour of Haarlem by historic museum bus
The NZH Transport Museum in Haarlem is organizing a tour using a historic museum bus on Saturday, July 25. The bus will depart from the museum located at A. Hofmanweg 35 at 2:00 PM.
Matt Damon had female stunt double in The Odyssey: 'Most impressive arms'
Actor Matt Damon revealed in the podcast Happy Sad Confused that he used a female stunt double for filming certain scenes in The Odyssey. He noted that the stunt performer was required for a specific ...
Caroline, a sun-kissed woman from Rotterdam who shares her Spanish home with three dogs and several air fryers, gets a visit from Arie
At Arte Vanillia ice cream parlor in the West, you also get a lesson in ‘fat’ Bologna: ‘It’s all about the mouthfeel’
Former hotel on Sarphatistraat gives people the creeps with dolls: "Bet it's haunted"
A former hotel located on the Sarphatistraat in Amsterdam has become a local curiosity due to dolls displayed in its windows, which passersby describe as spooky or mysterious. The 28-room property, cu...