Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
At Arte Vanillia ice cream parlor in the West, you also get a lesson in ‘fat’ Bologna: ‘It’s all about the mouthfeel’
Former hotel on Sarphatistraat gives people the creeps with dolls: "Bet it's haunted"
A former hotel located on the Sarphatistraat in Amsterdam has become a local curiosity due to dolls displayed in its windows, which passersby describe as spooky or mysterious. The 28-room property, cu...
Judge temporarily halts Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.
A court has temporarily halted the merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount following a request from twelve US states. The states argue that the multi-billion dollar deal could negatively i...
Schalkwijk center is being built up, but will there still be room for the community center?
Club Schalkwijk, a community center in the center of Schalkwijk, provides a vital meeting place for local residents as the area undergoes large-scale redevelopment. While the center has proven popular...
Zuidas residential tower residents demand restaurant La Mesa stop open-fire grilling
These are the places to go wild during WorldPride
Which special guest is Ronnie Wood bringing to Paradiso? These are the concerts and albums we are looking forward to in the coming months
Amsterdam real estate agent advises buyer to demolish quickly before property gets heritage status: 'Get it all out'
How influencers fueled Albania's tourism boom (and why Amsterdam uses a different approach)
Is it a rooster? No, the weather vane high above Azartplein is a silhouette of the theater ship Ship of Fools
Ayrton (22) pays 883 euros for his student room with a filthy shared kitchen: ‘I sometimes ask myself: is this living or surviving?’
Robbie Williams denies wiping cocaine on his head: 'It was a mint'
British singer Robbie Williams has denied allegations that he wiped cocaine onto his microphone during a performance on German television following the World Cup final. Williams clarified that the whi...
Amber Kortzorg expecting first child
BNNVARA presenter Amber Kortzorg announced on Instagram that she and her partner Sven are expecting their first child, a boy, in November.
Circuit Zandvoort closed off, gates to remain shut to curious onlookers in coming weeks
Circuit Zandvoort has been closed to the public to allow for preparations for the upcoming Formula 1 race scheduled for August 23. Only authorized suppliers and event staff are permitted to enter the ...
Dining on platform 2b again in September and October: pop-up restaurant opens at Amsterdam Central
UK media watchdog investigates Married at First Sight UK
The British media regulator Ofcom has launched an official investigation into the reality show Married at First Sight UK. The inquiry follows complaints regarding fairness and privacy concerning the C...
Chinese food delivery worker wins literary prize for poems about his job
56-year-old Chinese food delivery worker Wang Jibin has won the prestigious Lu Xun Literature Prize for his poetry and essays about the life of delivery personnel. He originally gained fame and recogn...
Amsterdam to take action against festival organizer Sona; D66, Volt, and VVD raise questions over hard liquor and cash-paid VIP tables
A walk through Amsterdam with an analog camera can lead to a connection: A shared hobby breaks the ice
Øeb (58) has a bar in his living room and crates full of vinyl: ‘You can only come here by invitation’
Gathering and praying: photographer Marte Visser followed the community of the Portuguese Synagogue
Video | Robert Downey Jr. seen as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday trailer
Jessie J and partner split up: We will continue to raise our son together
Singer Jessie J has announced on Instagram that she and basketball player Chanan Colman have ended their relationship. The former couple stated that they remain committed to co-parenting their son tog...
Melanie C married last weekend in dress designed by Victoria Beckham
Spice Girls singer Melanie C married her partner Chris Dingwall this past weekend in the Lake District, United Kingdom. The bride wore a wedding dress designed by her bandmate Victoria Beckham.
Ajax to face Shelbourne or Kalju in potential next round
Ajax signs young striker from Juventus on loan
Ajax has signed 20-year-old Italian striker Diego Pugno on a one-year loan deal from Juventus. The agreement includes an option for the Amsterdam club to purchase the forward for one million euros, wi...
WorldPride Amsterdam 2026: what you need to know about public transport and traffic
Amsterdam will host WorldPride from July 25 to August 8, 2026, featuring a Canal Parade on August 1. Residents and visitors are advised to plan their travel carefully as the event will lead to signifi...
World Cup final halftime show review roundup: 'Pop music can be truly awful'
For the first time in history, a halftime show was organized during the World Cup football final featuring artists like Madonna, Justin Bieber, and BTS. However, critics reported that the performance ...
Film The Odyssey has spectacular opening weekend with over 230 million in revenue
700m2 painting on Museumplein basketball court: "Place of protest and opinions"
Artist Munir de Vries is creating a 700-square-meter mural on a basketball court at Amsterdam's Museumplein, incorporating themes of resilience and the area's colonial history. The project was chosen ...