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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Apologizing for historical wrongs – how do you do it?
The Dutch state will officially apologize on July 2 to mothers who were forced to give up their children between 1956 and 1984. Historian Nicole Immler notes that while addressing such historical inju...
No provocation during Ye's first show in Arnhem
American rapper Ye performed the first of two scheduled shows at the GelreDome in Arnhem without making any provocative remarks. He focused primarily on his music from a large globe-shaped stage with ...
First-ever American of Haarlem club Flamingo’s dies
Steve Powell, the first American basketball player for the Haarlem-based club Flamingo’s, passed away on Saturday at the age of 82. He is remembered as the club's inaugural American recruit.
Harry Styles fans turn Het Parool into collector's item: ‘My father called around all of Emmen’
S10 and Oscar and the Wolf duet created during sleepover with long conversations
Dutch singer S10 and Belgian artist Oscar and the Wolf have released a collaborative single titled "Safe and Sound," which was created quickly following a deep conversation during a sleepover. The tra...
André Rieu performs with broken toe: 'The show must always go on'
Violinist André Rieu performed his concert on Thursday evening despite breaking his toe earlier that morning. The musician sustained the injury after bumping his foot in the dark but decided to proce...
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Tagore Park opens in no man's land on Strandeiland: "Had to scoot for half an hour"
Tagore Park has officially opened as the first park on Strandeiland, the newest development area in Amsterdam's IJburg district. The park features BMX tracks, sports fields, and gardens, providing ame...
Protesters with conspiracy signs removed from Ye performance
Police removed three protesters from the GelreDome in Arnhem on Saturday during a concert by the rapper Ye. The individuals, who carried signs featuring conspiracy theories about the Holocaust, were s...
Yanaika Zomer shuffled across the ice with the neighborhood's most attractive person in her ugly pink coat
Author Yanaika Zomer recounts a childhood memory of ice skating with a handsome neighbor during a record-cold winter. This nostalgic reflection was prompted by her trying to stay cool during a recent ...
Ye has a major downside, don't look away from it, says CIDI
Naomi Mestrum, director of the Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI), is protesting against rapper Ye's performances at the GelreDome in Arnhem. She urges the public not to ignore the...
Holocaust museum refuses to cooperate with Ye visit
The National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam has refused to facilitate a visit by American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. The Jewish Cultural Quarter stated that the artist's presence would ha...
Marius Borg Høiby may be temporarily released from custody under supervision
Marius Borg Høiby may be granted a temporary supervised release from prison to visit his mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway. The potential leave, which would be escorted by prison staff, is...
Local hero Hendrik rallies Schiplaan residents for 150-person BBQ: 'My buddy Mike is providing chicken, burgers, and satay'
Hendrik Juliana is organizing a neighborhood barbecue for 150 residents of the Schiplaan in Zeewijk on July 4th. He aims to counter recent negativity in the area and bring the community together throu...
Max Verstappen impresses during nerve-wracking Monaco qualifying, Kimi Antonelli takes pole position
Max Verstappen delivered a strong performance during the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session, narrowly missing out on pole position. He was outperformed only by Kimi Antonelli, who secured the top sp...
Video | Princess Beatrix shelters under umbrella during boat parade on the Maas
Bubble blowing, hoop juggling and the flying pole: Circus Up comes to the Bazaar in Beverwijk
Circus Up, a new family circus created by the producers of Hans Klok and Friends, will perform at the Bazaar in Beverwijk from June 27 to July 5. The event features food trucks, bouncy castles, and pr...
Kim Kardashian attends Monaco GP with F1 driver Lewis Hamilton
Kim Kardashian's presence at the Monaco Grand Prix has reignited dating rumors with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton. The reality star was spotted visiting the Ferrari paddock during the event.
Influencer trip ends with threats and a revelation about juvenile psychiatric detention
A sponsored trip involving fifty Dutch influencers ended in controversy after participant Anna Dobber reported being bullied during the vacation. The incident sparked an online witch hunt and threats,...
These former Goor residents fly the yellow Schoolfeest flag even outside Twente: ‘It’s really in my blood’
Former residents of Goor are continuing the tradition of flying the yellow Schoolfeest flag during the town's annual June festival, even after moving away from the Twente region. The flag serves as a ...
Theater maker and politician Agaath Witteman (84) dies
Agaath Witteman, a prominent Dutch theater maker and politician, passed away on Friday at the age of 84 following a short illness. Her death was confirmed by theater producer Matthijs Bongertman on be...
Summary: Sloppy Futsal Amsterdam loses first final match
Futsal Amsterdam lost the first match of the best-of-three national championship finals 0-3 against Tigers Roermond at Sporthal Elzenhagen. Despite numerous chances and hitting the woodwork four times...
Feminist activists take action against the summer body: "Everyone has a beach body"
The feminist action group Dolle Mina's held a demonstration at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to challenge 'summer body' beauty standards. Using props and mock makeovers, the group promoted the message th...
'They don't all come from my womb, but they are all in my heart.' Rianne wants to show the positive side of foster care. 'Every child deserves our tears'
Photographer Erik Zwiers is presenting an exhibition at the Heemskerk town hall to highlight the positive aspects of modern foster care. The project aims to contrast the history of orphanages with the...
Jazz old-fashioned? Not according to these young people: I'm surprised how busy it is every night
Lance Declemy founded the jazz student association Vivace in Amsterdam to provide a dedicated space for young people to perform and enjoy jazz music. Held at Theater de Richel, the bi-weekly jam sessi...
Music has played a prominent role in my life from an early age
Jolanda van den Dool, a 41-year-old ICU nurse from Haarlem, has been appointed as the new director of the Hillegom Music School starting July 1. She shares how music has played a significant role in h...
Presenter leaves VRT after 25 years following remark about women to Soundos
Presenter Bart Schols is leaving the Belgian broadcaster VRT after 25 years, including stepping down from his role as host of the talkshow De Afspraak. Schols, who began his career as a sports journal...
Pope arrives in Spain for nearly week-long visit
Pope Leo has arrived in Madrid for a nearly week-long visit to Spain, marking the first papal visit to the country since 2010. Upon his arrival, he stated that he brings a message of charity and respe...
Some politicians call him the ‘most annoying interviewer’, but Bob Scholte (31) of Left Laser takes it as a major compliment: ‘We’re not doing anything crazy’
Bob Scholte, the creator of Left Laser, has gained a large online following for his confrontational interviewing style that targets Dutch political figures. A recent video featuring politician Gidi Ma...
IJmuiden port model restored to former glory. Scale model unearthed from Noordoostpolder forest
A historic scale model of the IJmuiden harbor, formerly used for scientific research, has been restored and opened to the public in the Noordoostpolder. The site was recently excavated from a forest w...