Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Major raid could cost Gideon his thrift store: "I'm no arms dealer, am I?"
A second-hand store owner in Aalsmeer faces a potential three-month closure after authorities discovered illegal weapons, counterfeit goods, and undocumented workers on the premises. While the owner c...
Huzaren van Boreel capture Haarlem for special ceremony
Sixty young soldiers from the Huzaren van Boreel regiment held a public oath-taking ceremony on the Grote Markt in Haarlem, preceded by a military parade through the city. The event aimed to increase ...
Bronze Age gold treasure stolen from Spanish museum in four minutes
Thieves stole a valuable collection of Bronze Age gold artifacts from a Spanish museum on Friday morning. The collection is considered one of the most significant of its kind from that historical peri...
Nazaat Mijke van Rijn (39) gives Rembrandt’s women a voice in thriller debut: ‘For once, it’s not about him’
ON! members revolt against broadcaster board over alleged mismanagement
Members of the broadcasting organization Ongehoord Nederland have demanded the resignation of the board and supervisory councils due to allegations of mismanagement. They have also requested that Mini...
Artist Yayoi Kusama (1929-2026), a public favorite with a troubled mind
Netflix explodes tonight, all eyes on the GTA 6 mega-show: 'The Night Watch of our time'
The entertainment industry is focused on the highly anticipated world premiere of the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, scheduled for 9:00 PM tonight. Experts describe the upcoming release as a historic eve...
Talpa removes episodes of Bondgenoten following arrest of former contestant Jelle D.
Talpa has removed all episodes of the reality show De Bondgenoten featuring former participant Jelle D. following his arrest. D. is suspected of involvement in the deaths of two elderly residents at a...
Heritage of the Week | The Vondelkerk: from smoke to restoration
Following a fire at the Vondelkerk on New Year's Eve, the public is invited to view the progress of the building's restoration during Open Monumentendag Amsterdam 2026. This event highlights the ongoi...
Health condition of Norwegian King Harald 'very serious', family heads to hospital
The health condition of Norway's King Harald has deteriorated significantly and is now described by the palace as very serious. Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon have cleared their schedules to visi...
No clean sheets for Ajax in European qualifiers: what needs to change in terms of play and personnel according to Míchel?
Ajax aims to secure a spot in the Conference League group stage by facing FC Sion tonight. Coach Míchel Sánchez is working to improve the team's defensive performance after conceding seven goals in ...
Video | Harry Styles pays tribute to Dolly Parton during performance
Blake Lively awarded 400,000 euros of 8.4 million claimed in defamation case
Actress Blake Lively has been awarded 400,000 dollars to cover legal fees in a defamation case involving director Justin Baldoni. The actress had originally sought a total reimbursement of 8.4 million...
Amsterdam puts new monuments on the map and in the picture
Amsterdam has added 88 new monuments and 5 protected townscapes to its registry. These sites are now featured on a digital map that provides historical details and stories about each location.
Beyoncé also donates 1 million dollars to Colombia earthquake victims
American singer Beyoncé has donated 1 million dollars to support victims of the earthquake in Colombia. The funds will be utilized to provide food and shelter to individuals in the areas most severel...
Dolly Parton makes a surprise appearance at the Amsterdam Grannies
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97
Not a culture of silence but reporting fatigue: Southeast critical of Halsema’s security approach
Mayor Halsema of Amsterdam has called for residents in the Zuidoost district to break an alleged culture of silence to help reduce violent incidents. However, local residents and politicians argue tha...
Dolly Parton was working on biopic and documentary before her death
Dolly Parton was working on multiple projects, including a biopic and a documentary, right up until the time of her death. Her team will continue to release these works, all of which received her appr...
Silence surrounds Mysteryland: entrepreneurs miss out on income and await news
Local businesses near the Haarlemmermeerse Bos are experiencing a loss in revenue due to the cancellation of the Mysteryland festival this year. While organizers state that a new team is working on up...
Making money is more important than good family ties, biography ‘The Beckhams’ shows
Have you spotted this artwork by Streetart Frankey yet?
Mourinho review: Netflix documentary shows how The Special One became the villain
Tatort in Groningen is Mocro Maffia German-style
Cinekid celebrates 40 years with inflatable cinema in Zuidoost: "I thought it was a bouncy castle"
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Cinekid Foundation is touring Amsterdam with a mobile, inflatable cinema designed to provide children with a professional movie experience. The free initiative a...
Miley Cyrus on her godmother Dolly Parton: 'I have an angel by my side'
Singer Miley Cyrus shared a tribute on Instagram following the passing of her godmother, Dolly Parton, at the age of 80 due to cancer. Cyrus expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing Parton as a...
Cheers, bleating and applause on third day of World Rowing Championships at the Bosbaan: ‘Who says this isn’t a spectator sport?’
Martien Meiland suffered a stroke after car accident: 'Everything turned out fine'
Reality television star Martien Meiland revealed he suffered a stroke following a car accident in April. Despite temporary loss of vision and speech, he has fully recovered after undergoing surgery.
Video | Pitbull pays tribute to Dolly Parton with famous hit
