Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Harry Styles thanks Amsterdam on the back of Het Parool: ‘Thank you for having us!’
Dune temperatures can swing from 70 degrees to frost in 24 hours
Jelle van de Helm and Henk Wijkhuisen highlight the extreme temperature fluctuations in National Park Zuid-Kennemerland, which can range from 70 degrees Celsius during the day to night frost. The area...
Livestock transporter Gerard became a vegetarian because of his grandson and is now the company's laughing stock
Gerard, a 55-year-old livestock transporter, is seeking a career change after his grandson's questions about the animals led him to become a vegetarian. He is currently facing workplace harassment due...
Marcouch wants to visit Amsterdam Holocaust museum with rapper Ye
Marcouch wants to go to Holocaust Museum with rapper Ye
Arnhem Mayor Ahmed Marcouch has invited rapper Ye to visit the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam during his stay in the Netherlands. The invitation also includes a proposal for the artist to lay ...
Jan Smit backtracks on ten-year-old promise to retire early
Dutch singer Jan Smit has announced that he will not be retiring any time soon, reversing a promise he made a decade ago. Although he previously stated he would retire at age forty, the artist now pla...
Screen Time | The Pope doesn’t believe in the AI gods tech companies want to build
In his weekly column, tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the Pope's message regarding artificial intelligence. The Pope expressed skepticism toward the AI developments pursued by major tech companies,...
Steven Spielberg pays surprise visit to London quiz night about him
Director Steven Spielberg made a surprise appearance at a pub in London during a quiz night dedicated to his life and career. The 79-year-old filmmaker took over the event, with numerous videos of his...
Mystery: the story behind the statue on the Volkshotel canopy
The article explores the history and mystery behind the unique statue located on the canopy of the Volkshotel on Wibautstraat. This hotel is a well-known landmark in Amsterdam, and the piece aims to u...
Writer Jacob Bergsma is obsessed with numbers and the stories behind them
Writer Jacob Bergsma has published a new book titled 'Olympisch Oranje', adding to his extensive career in sports journalism. The author, who began writing in Leiden, is known for combining sports sta...
Rapper Ye's concerts in the Netherlands to go ahead despite criticism, why is that?
American rapper Ye is scheduled to perform at the GelreDome in Arnhem this Saturday and Monday despite significant backlash over his history of antisemitic and pro-Nazi remarks. While the concerts fac...
Karlijn missed care and peer support as a young caregiver. She wrote a book to help others find their way.
Karlijn Stet from Velserbroek has published a book titled 'Groeibriljanten' based on her childhood experiences as a young caregiver for her brother. The book aims to provide support and guidance to ot...
Toos & Henk - June 6
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily comic strip Toos & Henk. New illustrations are published every Monday through Saturday.
Castricum four-day evening walk at risk due to volunteer shortage: ‘This iconic event must not be lost’
The 65th edition of the Avondvierdaagse in Castricum may be its last as the event faces cancellation due to a shortage of volunteers. Organizers are urgently seeking new help to ensure the future of t...
The Defense Line of Amsterdam: the defense bastion that became a cycling race
Modern staging of Etty Hillesum drama series inevitably evokes current threats
According to actress Oda Spelbos (61), every Amsterdammer should visit these 5 places: ‘In outdoor pools, class differences disappear – everyone looks equally silly in a bikini’
It started as a joke, but the longer they talked about it, the more logical it sounded: a satirical musical about the asylum debate
Actor Tenzing Wong’s (27) Amsterdam: ‘Too busy? No way, this is a global city!’
Bolenius's plant-based menu is excellent, but the service falls short (8+)
Writer Esther Goedegebuure saw Oud-Zuid change: ‘It used to be nice and pleasant, but not flashy’
Banning Ye would have been a fine piece of symbolic politics, yet no one dared to do it
Febo's Grillburger turns 50, stirring strong emotions: 'That sauce is almost mythical, don't mess with it'
How WhatsApp ‘girls’ houses’ readable by strangers work: ‘Parents, ask your child what happens there’
NOS commentator Jan Roelfs on his final World Cup: ‘I think my style and tone suit Oranje’
These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week
Harry Styles concert series ends, De Toppers and Bruno Mars up next
Harry Styles has concluded a record-breaking series of ten concerts at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, surpassing a previous record set by De Toppers. Despite initial concerns about unauthorized...
Harry Styles concert series ends, with the Toppers and Bruno Mars to follow
British singer Harry Styles has concluded a record-breaking ten-concert run at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, with organizers successfully enforcing a camping ban for fans. The venue will host ...