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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Kennedy Center puts Trump's name back on building despite court ruling
Despite a prior court ruling, the Kennedy Center in Washington has decided to reinstate Donald Trump's name on its building. This action marks a significant development in a long-standing legal disput...
Moroccanoil, originally Israeli, ends six-year run as Eurovision Song Contest title sponsor
Suzy (30) and Rich (34) visit friends living on a houseboat in Amsterdam North: ‘People in London are much flashier’
Netherlands hasn't decided yet, but Eurovision door is slightly ajar
The Eurovision Song Contest is changing its rules to prevent countries in conflict from hosting the event, which could create an opportunity for the Netherlands to return. However, the Dutch broadcast...
European playoff spot beckons for Ajax in Dublin
Ajax is in Dublin for the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round against Shelbourne FC, holding a 3-1 lead from their previous home match. Meanwhile, the club has expressed interes...
This DJ makes a statement against 'hollowing out' AI companies: 'This is more important than my career'
Techno DJ Reinier Zonneveld is organizing his own R² Festival in Spaarnwoude, expecting 20,000 attendees. Beyond his music career, Zonneveld is taking a stand against AI companies to protect the inte...
Weesp lock closed until there is a precipitation surplus again: "This is fun for no one"
The lock in the center of Weesp has been closed indefinitely by the regional water authority due to persistent drought conditions. This measure aims to conserve fresh water for vulnerable nature reser...
The End of Oak Street review roundup: 'A hugely fun popcorn movie'
The film 'The End of Oak Street', starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, follows a family who is transported from an American suburb to the prehistoric era after a storm. Critics have expressed mix...
Netherlands scores poorly in Europe for cash acceptance in hospitality sector
The Netherlands has the highest rate of cash refusal in the hospitality sector within the European Union, with only 78 percent of cafes and restaurants accepting cash payments. Cash is also frequently...
US law firm to appeal against Tiësto's multi-million dollar claim
The American law firm Greenberg Traurig is filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against a ruling by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. The court previously ordered the firm to pay DJ Tiësto 17 million d...
New Eurovision rules aim to prevent the contest from ever returning to Israel
For sale: police station in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
For nearly thirty years I have heard the same empty promise: no homeless person should have to sleep on the street anymore
Handbike of Parool columnist Daan Buringa stolen at café on the Ringdijk: 'Without that handbike I can't go anywhere'
Natalie Imbruglia had no money and lived in a basement after hit series Neighbours
After leaving the Australian soap opera Neighbours, actress and singer Natalie Imbruglia experienced severe financial difficulties. She was briefly forced to live in a friend's basement in London due ...
Taylor Swift again forbids Donald Trump from using her music
Study: Van Gogh signed only 15 percent of his work
Open Monument Day in Haarlem: these are the special places you can visit
During Open Monumentendag 2026, the public will have the opportunity to visit several historic sites in Haarlem that are typically closed to visitors. This event includes locations such as the Bakenes...
Dick van den Heuvel (69) writes five new thrillers about Amsterdam: I see the beauty of the city, but I cannot escape its ugliness
Grachtenfestival moves to Tuincentrum Osdorp: classical music among the plants
The Grachtenfestival, a major classical music event in the Netherlands, held a unique performance at the Tuincentrum Osdorp in Amsterdam. Attendees enjoyed works by composers like Ravel and Händel am...
Grachtenfestival moves to Tuincentrum Osdorp: classical sounds among the plants
As part of the annual Grachtenfestival, musicians Isaac Lottman and Lisa Jacobs performed a classical music concert at the Tuincentrum Osdorp in Amsterdam. The performance, which fits the festival's g...
King presents trophy to latest Dutch Grand Prix winner
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Alexia will attend the final Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort circuit next Sunday. The event will conclude its current run in 2026, with the venue t...
Man arrested for allegedly urinating on concertgoers at Morgan Wallen show
A 33-year-old man was arrested at a Morgan Wallen concert in Baltimore after allegedly urinating on multiple attendees. He faces charges including assault and public urination.
Willem-Alexander, Máxima and Alexia attend Grand Prix in Zandvoort
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Alexia will attend the Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort circuit on August 23. The visit was officially announced by the Government Information Servi...
Mister Jordaan Festival founder Jan de Bie has died
Jan de Bie, the longtime organizer of the Jordaan Festival, has passed away following a prolonged illness. De Bie was a well-known figure in Amsterdam who helped launch the careers of numerous Dutch s...
BTS singer V struggles with hearing loss: 'Right ear is at 30 percent'
BTS singer V revealed during a livestream that he has been suffering from hearing loss in his right ear for the past two and a half years. The thirty-year-old artist noted that his hearing capacity in...
You are not alone at the Danspaleis: why these dance afternoons mean so much to the elderly in Amsterdam
Het Danspaleis offers elderly people in Amsterdam a meaningful social space to dance, meet others, and share memories. Regular attendees report that the events provide a valuable reason to socialize a...
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Where is Ajax's new number 6? 'Míchel always prioritizes quality over physical strength there'
Ajax continues to struggle in its year-long search for a new defensive midfielder to succeed Jordan Henderson. Head coach Míchel Sánchez is looking for an intelligent player capable of breaking open...