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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
The contrast between these ‘park villas’ in Elzenhagen-Zuid and the surrounding neighborhoods in North is stark
Great interest in Romania to view stolen golden helmet
The National History Museum in Bucharest reported a significant increase in visitors following the temporary exhibition of the Cotofenesti golden helmet and two golden bracelets. These artifacts were ...
Police seek three suspects for defacing National Monument
Police are searching for three suspects who defaced the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam with a red substance early Thursday morning. Cleaning crews have been working for hours to remove t...
'Oh yes' museum brings past and present together
The Dik Trom museum in Etersheim recently served as a designated stamp post and rest stop for hundreds of participants in the Hoornse cycling four-day event. Cyclists were able to visit the museum and...
Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem 2026: everything you need to know
Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem, the oldest liberation festival in the Netherlands, is preparing for its 2026 edition. The event has celebrated freedom through music since 1980 and will offer a diverse prog...
The algorithm is even ruining the festival experience
Journalist Sam van Opbergen discusses how digital algorithms and social media trends are increasingly shaping the music festival experience. The piece explores the impact of online behavior on how att...
1,700 North Holland women in the resistance given a face. Historian Mart: ‘Women were the infrastructure of the resistance’
The North Holland Archive in Haarlem is hosting an exhibition titled 'Vrouwen in verzet' to honor nearly 1,700 women who participated in the Dutch resistance during World War II. The exhibit aims to p...
Comedian Peter Pannekoek on his love and passion for football: ‘Calling for a World Cup boycott is so cowardly’
You don't do this, especially not now, not today
The National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced with red paint on the morning of Remembrance Day. Local residents expressed shock and condemnation, calling the act disrespectful to surviv...
Review Out of Focus: beneath all the playfulness lies a melancholic question: how do you dance with people who are no longer here?
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A dark chapter in the history of IJmuiden: NSB leader Anton Mussert worked at the North Lock in the port city
The article highlights a dark chapter in IJmuiden's history by noting that NSB leader Anton Mussert once lived and worked in the port city at the Noordersluis. This historical fact is brought to light...
He disrupts the game and gets under opponents' skin, Mart Smeets observes
Mart Smeets notes that few people in the Netherlands watched the recent NBA game where Philadelphia unexpectedly defeated Boston at home. The match featured a player who significantly disrupted the ga...
Special World War II resistance material found in National Library
The KB national library in The Hague discovered a significant collection of World War II resistance materials, including forged identification documents and travel permits. The find also features phot...
Dries Roelvink wishes he had spent more time with daughter: 'My own mistake'
Dutch singer Dries Roelvink expressed regret in an interview with Vriendin magazine for a period of several years during which he had no contact with his daughter, Peggy, while she was young. Roelvink...
Mayor Halsema on defacing of Dam Square monument: ‘This is not a protest, but vandalism’
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned the vandalism of the National Monument on Dam Square after it was defaced with red paint and the word "genocide" shortly before Remembrance Day. Halsema describ...
House and cabinet angry over defacement of National Monument
Dutch cabinet members and parliamentarians expressed outrage after the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced on Remembrance Day. State Secretary Eric van der Burg condemned the act ...
The photos of Bergen-Belsen were too shocking to show, though Philip Freriks would have allowed it: ‘Humans did this to each other’
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam from May 4 to May 8
From May 4 to May 8, Amsterdam hosts various events for Remembrance Day, including a silent march from Museumplein to Dam Square. The program features the national two-minute silence at 8:00 PM and op...
National Monument on Dam Square defaced with red paint and 'genocide'
On the morning of Remembrance Day, the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced with red paint and the word 'genocide.' Cleaners are working to restore the monument before tonight's na...
EO produces farewell program about Lenny Kuhr and her emigration to Israel
The Dutch broadcaster EO is producing a tribute program titled 'Dankjewel Lenny' to honor singer Lenny Kuhr, airing on May 1st. The 76-year-old artist recently announced her plans to emigrate to Israe...
You either love him or hate him, says Kim Lammers: 'I wish I had more of his character'
Michiel Kramer is retiring from professional football after an eighteen-season career following a final appearance in the play-offs against Roda JC. He will remain with RKC Waalwijk, transitioning int...
Corrie ten Boom provided a Haarlem refuge for Jews: 'She saved countless lives and risked her own'
Corrie ten Boom is honored for her courageous resistance work in Haarlem during World War II, where she provided a safe haven for Jews and saved numerous lives. Her legacy of risking her own safety fo...
Resistance fighter Frieda Belinfante remains an inspiration for women today, including actress Kim van Zeben
Dutch resistance fighter Frieda Belinfante continues to inspire modern women, such as Amsterdam-based actress Kim van Zeben. Van Zeben feels a personal connection to Belinfante due to their shared ide...
Bo Wissink’s grandmother Jo Postma was a resistance courier: ‘She meant a lot to others, I want to improve the world too’
Bo Wissink finds inspiration in the wartime bravery of her grandmother, Jo Postma, who served as a courier for the Dutch resistance during World War II. Postma’s dedication to helping others and ris...
Toos & Henk - May 4
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his daily perspective on current events through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. This edition is released for May 4th, which is a day of remembrance in the Netherlands.
Granddaughter of Jan Bonekamp speaks at 20th anniversary of resistance fighter: ‘It is more urgent than ever that we remember’
Brigitte Scholz, the granddaughter of resistance fighter Jan Bonekamp, will serve as the guest speaker at the 20th commemoration ceremony in IJmuiden. Scholz emphasizes that honoring the past is more ...
What’s on in the IJmond on May 4 and 5: Commemorating and celebrating 81 years of freedom
The IJmond region will mark 81 years of freedom with events on May 4 and 5. The program includes commemorative services for victims of World War II and later conflicts, followed by celebrations for Li...
One in three athletes still experiences misconduct, few know where to report it
More than one-third of athletes experienced transgressive behavior over the past year, yet few turned to a confidential counselor for help. Despite these incidents, official reports are almost never f...