Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Man suspected of planning attack on Princess Amalia and Alexia
A 33-year-old man is suspected of preparing an attack on Princesses Amalia and Alexia in February. The first preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled to take place at the court in The Hague on May...
Wow, what unabashed zest for life and candor Zaïre Krieger has
Dries Roelvink descended the famous Concertgebouw staircase as if he had never done anything else
Britney Spears officially charged after DUI arrest
Britney Spears has been officially charged with driving under the influence following her arrest in California on March 4. The 44-year-old singer was pulled over by authorities for speeding and swervi...
Zandvoort Hockey Club like Gauls among the Romans. Pizza nights are vital for togetherness.
The Zandvoortsche Hockeyclub is highlighted for its unique location in the dunes near the sea and the racing circuit, considered one of the most scenic in the Netherlands. The club maintains a strong ...
Scrubs hospital series reboot gets second season
The reboot of the popular hospital comedy series Scrubs has been renewed for a second season, according to several American media reports. Although the renewal is confirmed, the release date for the n...
New NH podcast about the National Monument on Dam Square: "A piece of scenery in a busy city"
A new episode of the podcast series 'Windstreken' explores the history and cultural significance of the National Monument on the Dam in Amsterdam, marking 70 years since its unveiling. The episode fea...
Shibuya karaoke bar reopens this weekend, three years after forced closure
Karaoke bar Shibuya in Haarlem is set to reopen this weekend after being closed for nearly three years. Under new ownership, the establishment maintains its original appearance and atmosphere.
Mystery of the missing time solved, but return of Wijk aan Zee clock remains uncertain
The mystery of the missing clock hands at the Sterhalte in Wijk aan Zee has been resolved after a local council member noticed their absence. However, it remains uncertain whether the clock will be fu...
Strand van Oranje festival in IJmuiden cancelled; may return next year
The Strand van Oranje festival scheduled for September 5 in IJmuiden has been cancelled by organizer UDC. The decision to skip a year follows flooding issues on the beach encountered during the previo...
The Black Keys sound like their early days on cover album Peaches!
Kacey Musgraves is clearly on her way to the top of country-pop with her seventh album
Almost 50 years ago, the luxury Hotel Polen on the Rokin burned down completely, resulting in many deaths
Dive into history during the Open Jewish Houses – Houses of Resistance program
Spotify to distinguish real musicians from AI artists with green checkmark
Spotify has announced a new verification system that uses a green checkmark to help users distinguish real musicians from AI-generated content. This initiative aims to provide transparency on the stre...
Michelin-starred chef Nick Bril will not appeal conviction
Dutch chef Nick Bril has decided not to appeal his suspended prison sentence following an accident that left his assistant, Joe Claridge, seriously injured. The conviction is now final, as the Public ...
Paul Vugts and Wouter Laumans on notorious Irish criminal Daniel Kinahan: ‘He is a kind of criminal Icarus’
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (May 1-3)
Haarlem offers a variety of activities for the weekend of May 1st through 3rd to help locals recover from King's Day festivities. The article provides a curated list of event recommendations to keep r...
Brightly dressed group walks the Colour Walk in Amsterdam: ‘I want to bring more color and positivity to the city’
Former presenter Hans van Willigenburg (83) returns: ‘I wanted to do this before I die’
Venice Biennale jury resigns after Russia row
The jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned following a controversy regarding the participation of countries such as Russia in the international art exhibition. This decision comes after significant ...
Banksy installs new statue in central London
A new artwork by British street artist Banksy has appeared in central London. The statue depicts a man in a suit holding a flag that obstructs his vision.
Son of Norwegian crown princess wants ankle monitor instead of jail
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is requesting to serve his pre-trial detention with an electronic ankle monitor instead of remaining in prison. His legal team has ...
Journalist Natascha van Weezel (39) on how war is hereditary: ‘Fear persists’
Olivia Rodrigo to perform twice at Ziggo Dome next year
Olivia Rodrigo will perform two concerts at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 23 and 24 as part of her Unraveled Tour. Special guest Grace Ives will join her for these performances scheduled for ne...
Juliana van Stolberg school undergoing major renovation: part of the roof removed
The Juliana van Stolberg School in Castricum is currently undergoing extensive renovations, which include the removal of a significant portion of its roof. The construction site currently features a l...
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Setting up Bevrijdingspop under a clear blue sky
Preparations for the Bevrijdingspop festival are currently underway as workers set up stages under clear blue skies. The event is a popular music and freedom celebration held annually on Liberation Da...
Previously banned queer accounts return to Instagram
Several Dutch LGBTQIA+ Instagram accounts that were recently removed without explanation have been restored to the platform. Despite the accounts being back online, administrators report they have sti...
