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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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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 ...
Students find 1,800-year-old Roman villa under their school
Students at a high school in Rome discovered an 1,800-year-old Roman villa located beneath their school's gymnasium. An investigation into the site began after pupils reported finding rooms decorated ...
Sicilians protest Dua Lipa's wedding: 'Palermo is not for rent'
Residents of Sicily are protesting the three-day wedding of singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner in Palermo. Local dissatisfaction stems from the closure of parts of the city for the festivities an...
Confess or conceal a dubious past? Experts on Anna Dobber and Donald Pols: ‘How it can turn out better’
This article examines the strategies of public figures Anna Dobber and Donald Pols in handling controversial pasts, weighing the benefits of voluntary confession against the risks of concealment. Expe...
Harry Styles thanks Amsterdam residents with free coffee: ‘People passing by didn’t expect this at all’
Haarlem’s Ad van Dongen creates podwalks for Natuurmonumenten: ‘We want an experience, a kind of mini radio play’
Haarlem resident Ad van Dongen has developed immersive audio-guided "podwalks" for Natuurmonumenten to enhance the experience of nature trails. These audio tours, such as the one in the Midden-Herendu...
Niall Horan more nervous than ever about new album: 'Wants to sell more'
Irish singer Niall Horan expressed that he is more nervous than ever about the upcoming release of his fourth studio album, titled Dinner Party. Despite his prior success with One Direction and as a s...
We’re having too few children, and Richard Kemper understands why
The fertility rate in the Netherlands has dropped from 1.71 to 1.43 over the past decade, falling short of the 2.1 children per woman needed to sustain the workforce. Richard Kemper notes that while r...
Eurovision Song Contest drew 35 million fewer viewers than last year
The Eurovision Song Contest saw a significant decline in viewership this year, attracting 131 million viewers compared to 166 million the previous year. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) reported ...
Imko (70) secured a Michelin star for his fish dishes in the port of IJmuiden
Chef Imko Binnerts, now 70, gained recognition for his seafood restaurant opened in 1995 in the harbor of IJmuiden. His establishment, Imko's, was unexpectedly awarded a Michelin star five years after...
Actress Nastassja Kinski grateful after withdrawing from Wenders film: 'Not easy'
German actress Nastassja Kinski expressed gratitude after director Wim Wenders decided to withdraw his film Falsche Bewegung from circulation. Kinski had spent years seeking the removal of a scene in ...
State visit at Dam Square? No, it’s Kinderbeestfeest (and a Thai delegation)
A police-escorted convoy at Dam Square in Amsterdam caused initial confusion on Wednesday, appearing to be a state visit but actually serving the Kinderbeestfeest charity event. Shortly after, a Thai ...
The Achterklap Podcast | Ye keeps people talking and is Geer really quitting?
Dutch singer Gerard Joling aims to sell out two shows at Rotterdam Ahoy, while ongoing news circulates regarding concerts by the artist Ye. These topics are featured in the latest episode of the De Ac...
Join our Big World Cup quiz and win great prizes
A 20-question quiz about the Dutch national football team and World Cup history has been launched ahead of the upcoming tournament starting next week. Participants who complete the quiz have the oppor...
'Marilyn Monroe wore a mask, just like us all'. Musical theater about the life of Marilyn Monroe
Merel Staalstra will portray Marilyn Monroe in the musical theater production "Unstoppable, the story of Marilyn" at Theater de Liefde on June 6 and 7. The performance explores the life and mystery be...
Bas Smit is the highlight of the daily star safari
Prince Andrew rented out cottages on land where he lived for free
A report from the British National Audit Office revealed that Prince Andrew rented out three cottages on the Windsor estate for profit. This occurred while the prince paid only a symbolic rent for his...
Merel Westrik and Martin Melchers make new nature documentary: 'We both love nature so much'
Presenter Merel Westrik and ecologist Martin Melchers have released a new nature documentary showcasing Amsterdam's nocturnal wildlife after eleven years of filming. The project features elusive anima...
Ruth Jacott at tenth anniversary of Pride at the Beach
Singer Ruth Jacott will perform at the tenth anniversary of Pride at the Beach in Zandvoort at the end of July. The event is part of this year's World Pride Amsterdam program and is expected to attrac...
World-famous artist Laurie Anderson lets listeners step inside her head through an intriguing experiment
Rotterdam wooden residential tower named Best Building of the Year
The SAWA residential tower in Rotterdam has been named the Best Building of the Year, the most prestigious architectural award in the Netherlands. The jury highlighted the structure's innovative use o...
Poem by city poet Ellen Deckwitz: In Memoriam Lieke Marsman, 1990-2026
Cookbook author Alison Roman and food influencer Jet van Nieuwkerk on bitterballen, herring and handsome Amsterdammers
Game time! You can play for hours at these board game cafes in Amsterdam
The article highlights several board game cafes in Amsterdam where visitors can enjoy classic games like Monopoly and Rummikub alongside drinks. It promotes these venues as ideal spots for social and ...
Haarlem men's choir warms up for 200th anniversary spectacle: ‘Really, everyone can sing’
The Royal Haarlem Men's Choir Zang en Vriendschap is preparing a large opera spectacle on the Grote Markt to celebrate its 200th anniversary. The event aims to involve local residents, specifically in...
Honorable mention for Station Wildeman in Nieuw-West from Best Building of the Year jury
Protest against 'political silence' over Kanye West performance in the Netherlands
Protesters gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam to demonstrate against the government's refusal to block an upcoming performance by Kanye West in the Netherlands. Despite the rapper's history of antise...
