Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Lisa Hölscher makes history with Volendam and faces former club VZV in play-offs
Lisa Hölscher has made history by helping her club Volendam reach the national title play-offs for the first time in the club's history. The 20-year-old, who won the championship last year with her f...
Innovative float makes debut at 79th Bollenstreek Flower Parade
The 79th edition of the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek features a revolutionary new mechanical float designed to move on all sides. Built by a dedicated team of volunteers, the innovative display includes ...
Britt van Coezand eliminated from The Voice of Holland
Britt van Coezand from Uitgeest has been eliminated from the Dutch television competition The Voice of Holland. She failed to secure a spot in the next round of the show.
French actress Nathalie Baye dies at 77
French actress Nathalie Baye has passed away in Paris at the age of 77. Her family confirmed that she suffered from Lewy body dementia, a condition with symptoms similar to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's...
Where are the clock hands? Sterhalte in Wijk aan Zee like new again, but time is missing
The municipality of Beverwijk has completed an 80,000-euro renovation of the historic Sterhalte bus stop in Wijk aan Zee. However, despite the restoration, residents have noticed that the clock hands ...
Local soaps, scrap leather bags and skateboards from friends: Haarlems Eigen spotlights local makers
A new pop-up concept store called Haarlems Eigen is set to open on April 18 at Spekstraat 5 in Haarlem. Founded by 26-year-old Luca van Beek, the shop aims to showcase local makers and their products ...
Readers rally behind ‘too long’ skûtsje Feije: ‘The Night Watch was also once shortened. Was that a good idea?’
The Haarlem municipal harbor service has ordered the traditional skûtsje Feije to leave its mooring at Nieuwe Gracht for exceeding the 15-meter length limit by 50 centimeters. This decision has spark...
Lale Gül files police report against RoddelPraat for calling her a rejected Turk
Dutch columnist Lale Gül has filed a legal complaint for racism and discrimination against the media program RoddelPraat and its presenter Dennis Schouten. The report follows a broadcast in which Sch...
Haarlem cheerleader Sascha (29) goes all out one last time in America: 'You're absolutely exhausted'
Sascha Mengerink, a 29-year-old cheerleader from Haarlem, is set to compete in the World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando for the second and final time. This tournament marks the end of her profe...
Six-year prison sentence demanded for sexual abuse of three stepdaughters: ‘Intimacy feels like a threat to me. The impact is permanent’
A 53-year-old man from Haarlemmermeer appeared in a Haarlem court on Thursday facing charges for the long-term sexual abuse of his three minor stepdaughters. Prosecutors have demanded a six-year priso...
75-year-old Jan Campert School concludes anniversary week with circus acts: ‘Steering is done from your hips and with your arms’
The Jan Campertschool in Driehuis celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special festive week for its students. The celebrations concluded on Friday with a series of circus performances put on by the ...
Mystery: did you know about this secret church at the Begijnhof?
The Begijnhof in Amsterdam is well-known for its peaceful atmosphere and the English Reformed Church, but it also contains a second, lesser-known secret church. This hidden place of worship is located...
Flower parade under fire over pesticides: calls for organic flowers
The Flower Parade in the Bollenstreek is facing increasing pressure to switch to organic flowers due to environmental and health concerns regarding pesticide use. The municipality of Haarlem has signi...
Another explosion at Turkish foundation in Badhoevedorp
An explosion occurred at a Turkish foundation on Jan van Gentstraat in Badhoevedorp on Friday night, marking the second such incident in four days. The building had previously been targeted by another...
According to bassist Dominic Seldis, every Amsterdammer must do these 5 things
WhatsApp ticket resale groups without price limits: "You sometimes pay double"
WhatsApp groups are increasingly being used to resell festival tickets at inflated prices, bypassing regulated platforms like TicketSwap that impose price caps. Venues such as Amsterdam's Paradiso are...
What would a Netherlands where language disappears look like? Eva Meijer: 'I am always for more language, not less'
Author and philosopher Eva Meijer has released a new novel titled "Een woord voor," which depicts a fictional Netherlands where language and meaning are gradually vanishing. The story explores the imp...
IJmuiden Port Festival puts more emphasis on the region: ‘We want to reveal the IJmond's true raw character’
The Havenfestival IJmuiden is scheduled to take place on June 27 and 28 at the Trawlerkade. This year's edition will place a stronger emphasis on the IJmond region and its local character compared to ...
Liberation Day IJmond remains small-scale: ‘You also wait 45 minutes for the Python’
The IJmond Liberation Day festival in Park Westerhout is preparing for its upcoming event, with organizers emphasizing their commitment to keeping the celebration small-scale and local. Volunteers hav...
Toos & Henk - April 18
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily comic strip "Toos & Henk." The series is published from Monday to Saturday, offering satirical commentary on...
Kennemer Theater renovation costs €850,000 more than expected, Beverwijk city council allocates extra €300,000
The renovation of the Kennemer Theater in Beverwijk is estimated to cost nearly 3.1 million euros, approximately 850,000 euros more than the original budget. In response, the city council has proposed...
These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week
Soprano Claron McFadden took one step off the plane and knew: 'Amsterdam is my home'
Long-standing dissatisfaction with Eye leadership: ‘White seven-checkers dominate the conversation’
Permit application for Ye concert in Arnhem still pending
The permit application for a Kanye West concert in Arnhem is still being processed by the local municipality. Officials stated that recent concert cancellations in three other countries will not influ...
Natalie Portman pregnant with third child
American actress Natalie Portman is expecting her third child. This will be her first child with her new partner, producer Tanguy Destable.
History of Haarlemmermeer and blood diseases best research projects of 2026. ‘I looked at blood and wanted to investigate further’
High school students from Herbert Vissers College and Daaf Geluk were awarded regional prizes for their research projects on topics including the history of Haarlemmermeer and blood diseases. The cere...
KunstRAI has a new director: ‘I can still look at the event with a fresh perspective’
Henk Spaan says Oranje should be humble after seeing so many French stars shine: ‘Because we’re taking Weghorst’
Columnist Henk Spaan highlights the impressive performances of French football stars like Antoine Griezmann and Michael Olise in contrast to the Dutch national team's roster. He suggests that the Neth...
