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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Vegan hotspots, living in an old gym and Gerard and Johan have been together for 62 years
This week's collection of stories from Amsterdam highlights local vegan hotspots and a unique home converted from a former gymnasium. The compilation also features a couple celebrating 62 years togeth...
International Women's Day: Feminist March in Amsterdam, Halsema organizes conference
Amsterdam is celebrating International Women's Day with several events, including a Feminist March from Dam Square to Museumplein and a 'Women Unite' conference at the Carré Theatre hosted by Mayor H...
Snoozing with your cute Snowshoe – it sounds sweet, but is it?
The Flemish Catholic youth network Kamino has introduced 'snoeshoes', woolen pouches designed to store smartphones and reduce digital distractions. Launched at the start of Lent, the initiative aims t...
Robert of iconic duo Gebroeders Grimm dies after life full of glitter
Robert Anthony, one half of the iconic Amsterdam duo Gebroeders Grimm, has passed away at the age of 87. Alongside his husband Thom, the Pride ambassadors spent 25 years as flamboyant hosts at over a ...
Puck (21) faces street harassment almost every day, and she’s not alone. A tour of unsafe spots in Haarlem: 'I’d turn off my music here, to hear what’s happening'
Twenty-one-year-old Puck Zomer and a reporter tour various locations in Haarlem to highlight the frequent street harassment women face in the city. The report examines specific areas identified as uns...
Chef of Danish Michelin-starred restaurant Noma went too far with staff
Dozens of former employees of the world-famous restaurant Noma in Copenhagen have accused chef and founder René Redzepi of physical and verbal abuse. In an investigation by The New York Times, 35 for...
Ajax fan buses pelted by FC Groningen supporters, riot police intervene
Ajax supporter and player buses were pelted with objects by FC Groningen fans following a match, leading to an intervention by riot police. At least one arrest was made as a confrontation broke out be...
I am ashamed of my kind
In her weekly column for AlleTijd, Dutch journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff addresses the contrast between the fatal consequences of war and its transformation into social media content. She explores th...
From servant to plantation owner: Haarlem women played key role in colonial era. ‘Women took matters into their own hands’
In honor of International Women's Day, several women from Haarlem are being recognized for their significant roles during the colonial era. These figures include women who managed trading companies af...
Caregiving is still a woman's task: 'Men are seriously shortchanging themselves'
Only 10 percent of fathers in the Netherlands share caregiving responsibilities equally with their partners, leaving the majority of domestic work to women. Experts suggest this imbalance is detriment...
How did it go again with Jesus, the kiss and the cross? Seven questions about TV spectacle ‘The Passion’
The Dutch television event 'The Passion' is retelling the Easter story this year with the theme 'Come closer,' emphasizing the importance of mutual attention. For the first time, the broadcast origina...
Wrinkles and varicose veins make Patty and Yvonne animations eerily realistic
Amsterdam-based animation duo Patty Stenger and Yvonne Kroese are premiering their new short film, 'Vleestomaat', at the Kaboom Animation Festival. The project uses realistic 3D collages based on phot...
International Women’s Day has been turned into a kind of Mother’s Day
Journalist and city poet Yanaika Zomer writes a column discussing how International Women's Day has evolved into a celebration similar to Mother's Day. The piece reflects on the changing nature of the...
Pokémon Outraged: White House Uses Game to Promote MAGA Slogan
The Pokémon Company expressed outrage after the White House used game imagery in a social media post to promote Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan. This incident marks another instance ...
How to deal with someone who isn't doing well? Dancing with Death is a book about an intense friendship with a sad ending
The biographical fiction book 'Dansen met de Dood' by Haarlem author Fook Hali explores the complexities of supporting a friend struggling with suicidal thoughts. It raises difficult questions about w...
Light walk in Velsen-Noord worth repeating: 'I had so many fans along the way'
Residents of Velsen-Noord celebrated the first 'Velsen-Noorderlicht' light walk, an event where locals decorated their homes and streets with lights. The community-led initiative was highly successful...
Lianne Damen wrote a novel about the James Bond of the 18th century
Historian Lianne Damen has authored a novel about the adventurous life of an 18th-century transgender knight. The book aims to show that transgender identities have existed throughout history and are ...
Men who dare to call themselves feminists: As long as there is inequality, we must fight it
This article highlights the importance of male involvement in the fight for gender equality and women's emancipation. It encourages men to identify as feminists by challenging sexism, raising children...
Rush to join Velsen festival Summer Park Sessions: 68 organizations sign up
The Summer Park Sessions festival in Velsen has received applications from 68 organizations, prompting organizers to stop accepting further registrations due to the high volume of interest. This surge...
Harry Potter play challenging for Dutch cast: 'physio 3 times a week'
The stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has premiered in the Netherlands, featuring a physically demanding three-hour performance with stunts and magic battles. Cast members reported that the...
Family: Lenferink will likely chuckle at wrong birth year
The family of late Dutch presenter Jan Lenferink shared that he would have been amused by the confusion regarding his actual birth year. While online records often state he was born in 1948, he was ac...
Hansje’s favorites: ‘The very best King’s Day party is here in Oud-West’
Hansje Lathouwers, a 38-year-old resident of Amsterdam, shares her favorite local spots and experiences living on the Ten Katemarkt. She particularly recommends the King's Day celebrations in the Oud-...
Jan Lenferink (1948 - 2026): Uninhibited talk show pioneer revolutionized television
Dutch television pioneer Jan Lenferink has passed away at the age of 77. He is celebrated for revolutionizing the medium in the 1980s with his innovative and provocative late-night talk show RUR.
Fish return to brand-new Artis aquarium after more than five years
After a five-year, 50 million euro renovation, the historic 1882 aquarium at Artis Zoo in Amsterdam is preparing to reopen with new fish arrivals, including a spotted smooth-hound shark from Emmen. Th...
Extra funding for new Velsen City Theater? Most parties oppose and want plan adjusted
Renovation and expansion of the Stadsschouwburg Velsen face further delays due to nitrogen regulations, leading to potential cost increases. Most local political parties oppose allocating extra funds ...
Toos & Henk - March 7
Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip from Monday to Saturday. The series provides his unique perspective on current events and news.
Rob van Essen offers witty and light-hearted reflections on humanity in new novel
Former TV presenter Jan Lenferink (80) dies
Former Dutch television presenter Jan Lenferink has passed away at the age of 80. His family confirmed his death on Friday to the ANP news agency.
Writer Tommy Wieringa: ‘Anger is my weak spot, I wish I had more patience with other people’
In an interview with Mezza magazine, Dutch author Tommy Wieringa reflects on his personality, including his struggles with anger and his desire for more patience with others. He also discusses his pas...
