Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
'Between Strawberries and Steel' walk shows how industry changed the Oer-IJ area over a century
Stichting Oer-IJ and Museum Kennemerland are organizing a guided walk on May 17 through the Oer-IJ region. The tour, titled 'Between strawberries and steel,' explores how the landscape transitioned fr...
Former Tropical Institute KIT makes major staff cuts: 50 of 150 employees to leave
Lil Kleine releases track with Dutch international Noa Lang
Dutch rapper Lil Kleine has collaborated with professional footballer Noa Lang to release a new song. Lang, who performs under the stage name Noano, is a prominent international player for the Netherl...
IJmuiden resistance fighter Daan Stapper also commemorated at Duinhof; information on the fallen to be expanded
Information plaques are being installed at 13 war graves in the Duinhof cemetery to commemorate fallen soldiers and resistance fighters. A plaque has already been placed at the grave of Daan Stapper, ...
Ewald Engelen gives Freedom Lecture at Haarlem lodge on climate of fear and militarization in Europe
Professor and publicist Ewald Engelen will deliver the annual Freedom Lecture at the Ad Lucem et Pacem lodge in Haarlem on May 18. The lecture will address his critical views on what he describes as a...
Gaaei has two weapons, his shot and his cross: why must he leave?
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Disappeared: successful baseball club Haarlem Nicols had a significant debt
The Dutch baseball club Haarlem Nicols, formed through a 1964 merger, is featured in a series highlighting defunct sports organizations. Despite its historical success, the club eventually collapsed a...
How Kunstwacht cleaned the National Monument on Dam Square so quickly after defacement: ‘Very delicate work’
Cameron Diaz (53) becomes mother for the third time: 'Extremely blessed'
Actress Cameron Diaz and her husband, singer Benji Madden, have welcomed their third child together. The 53-year-old actress announced on Instagram that they have named their newborn son Nautus.
Review: The Elephant – how to maintain a loving relationship when both carry (sexual) trauma?
Restaurant of controversial chef Nick Bril regains Michelin stars
The Jane restaurant in Antwerp, led by Dutch chef Nick Bril, has regained its two Michelin stars. The establishment had temporarily lost the culinary honors following its relocation to a new venue.
Amsterdam Scientology church barricaded by police due to ‘speedrunning’ youths
Holocaust book Catharina by Frank Krake available free for schools
Publisher Achtbaan is providing 4,000 free copies of Frank Krake's book Catharina to schools for educational purposes. The book recounts the wartime experiences of the Br2%"ucker family, a Jewish tail...
Step aboard during Lifeboat Day in Wijk aan Zee
On Saturday, May 9, the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) will host its annual Lifeboat Day, opening all 45 of its rescue stations to the public. Donors will have the unique opportunity ...
Allies urged German soldiers to desert but handed them back in IJmuiden
In 1945, IJmuiden served as a strategic fortress within the Atlantic Wall coastal defense line during the final stages of World War II. Despite Allied efforts encouraging German soldiers to desert, th...
Unique film footage from Van Swinden Theater shows 1930s Amsterdam East
Code yellow issued for showers during Remembrance Day
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for five Dutch provinces on Monday afternoon and evening due to heavy rain and local thunderstorms. These conditions are expected to impact outdoor Re...
'Gerrit-Jan, 27' remembered at Hoogovens memorial: Young IJmuiden local at center of annual gathering
The annual commemoration for Hoogovens steel plant employees who died during World War II was held, featuring a lengthy reading of names. This year's ceremony specifically highlighted the story of Ger...
War is a distant reality for young people, but Holocaust knowledge is more necessary than ever
Teachers are increasingly reporting that students are bringing Holocaust misinformation from social media and AI into the classroom. This trend underscores the growing difficulty for youth to distingu...
Anton Gaaei showed against PSV what the rest of Ajax was missing
Ali B will not be present at Thursday's appeal verdict in sex crimes case
Rapper Ali B will not be present in court this Thursday for the verdict in his sexual assault appeal case. His lawyer confirmed his absence but did not provide a specific reason why the 44-year-old wi...
Haarlem Comic Days spotlights heroines
The "Badass, now is the time for real heroines!" exhibition at Stripdagen Haarlem will showcase female comic book characters. The event is free to the public on May 29 and 30 at the Hart cultural cent...
Exhibition by Gerard Malanga, Andy Warhol’s right-hand man: ‘Photography for me is poetry on a roll’
Air raid sirens go off in several locations despite May 4th
Air raid sirens were heard in several locations across the Netherlands on Monday, May 4, at noon, despite government regulations prohibiting tests on that day. The incident occurred in areas such as R...
Romania tightens art loan policy after Drents Museum theft
Romania is tightening its national heritage loan policies following the theft of Romanian art treasures from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands. State Secretary of Culture Diana-Ștefana Baciuna ann...
Lawyer: Suspect denies plotting attack on princesses
A 33-year-old man from Uithuizen has denied planning an attack on Princess Amalia and Princess Alexia during a preliminary court hearing in The Hague. His lawyer stated that the suspect strongly rejec...
British Princess Eugenie expecting third child
Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, are expecting their third child. Buckingham Palace officially announced the news on Monday.
Free children's exhibition at city hall
A free exhibition at the city hall features eight artworks created by children, showcasing how young residents view their city. The display offers a colorful perspective on Amsterdam through the eyes ...
From stage construction to security: Bevrijdingspop volunteers are working hard
Hundreds of volunteers are preparing for Bevrijdingspop Haarlem, with an increased focus on crowd safety following overcrowding issues at last year's event. New measures including additional gates hav...