Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
The best reader photos of the eclipse in Amsterdam
Well-marketed bestseller Yesteryear slides to the level of a romance novel
Alfred Birney's entertaining novel Augustus takes a surprising turn when young Tara suddenly appears
Daan Doesborgh brings 16th-century Amsterdam of banker Pompejus Occo to life in his new novel: ‘Too good a story for a scientific work’
Rachel Aviv writes about mothers and daughters navigating between excessive intimacy and attempts to escape it
Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Bulgarian coastal city Burgas next year
The European Broadcasting Union and Bulgarian broadcaster BNT have announced that the Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the Bulgarian coastal city of Burgas next year. Burgas was selected over t...
Eclipse glasses become a hot topic online: ‘My ego told me I didn’t need them, but now I’m blind’
Two major sporting events in the Amsterdamse Bos: you get a discount
The Amsterdamse Bos is hosting two major world-class sporting events this month: the World Rowing Championships and the World Hockey Championships. Residents can receive a discount on tickets for the ...
Come take penalties and play bubble football at the girls' soccer tournament at AFC
On Sunday, August 23, the Sportpark Goed Genoeg in Amsterdam will host a girls' football tournament featuring professional clubs from both the Netherlands and abroad. In addition to the matches, the e...
Rapper Diddy sues producer Rodney Jones for selling private footage
American rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has filed a lawsuit against producer Rodney Jones. Combs alleges that Jones sold private footage of him to Netflix for a documentary series produced by 50 Cent.
Travis Kelce calls wedding with Taylor Swift the best night of his life
American football player Travis Kelce publicly described his wedding to singer Taylor Swift, which took place last month at Madison Square Garden in New York, as the best night of his life.
‘There is already so much beauty’: Anna Belle runs Vintage Nō 5
Anna Belle, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, has successfully expanded her vintage clothing business, Vintage Nō 5, from a private sale in her mother's living room into two retail stores. Based on Gierstr...
In the eclipse hysteria, Jeroen Gortworst emerged as the NOS's DIY whiz
Cycle path, footpath and road signs: this is where tourists get lost
The intersection of Spiegelgracht and Prinsengracht in Amsterdam causes significant confusion for pedestrians and cyclists due to unclear traffic signs and layout. While the municipality acknowledges ...
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy files for divorce and seeks custody of children
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has filed for divorce from his wife, Elle Evans, in Los Angeles. Bellamy is also seeking full custody of their two children.
Rainbow House cancelled after 8 years of planning: municipality opts for multiple LGBTQ+ meeting spots across Amsterdam
On the border of art and design: intricate metal towers conceal Spaarndammer Tunnel ventilation grilles
Amsterdam's Bosbaan is ready for the World Rowing Championships – but one danger lurks
Content creator Luc (26) wants to settle in Amsterdam after years of traveling: 'I often arrange my places to stay shortly in advance'
At The Rage Room on Isolatorweg you can smash your stress to pieces: '90 percent of our customers are women'
How Amsterdammers watched the solar eclipse
Approximately 400 people gathered on the roof of Nemo in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening to witness a solar eclipse. Most attendees used special eclipse glasses to observe the event as the moon partial...
Festival atmosphere on Nemo rooftop during eclipse: That was a once-in-a-lifetime event
Son of director Rob Reiner officially charged with murder of parents
Nick Reiner has been officially charged with the murder of his parents, director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. The indictment was announced during a brief court hearing in Los Angeles, which Nick R...
Mysterious meteorite impact next to Paradiso: "Normally nothing of the city center would be left"
Artist Leonard van Munster has created an art installation involving a mock meteorite impact in the garden next to the Paradiso music venue in Amsterdam. The work serves as a commentary on environment...
Mysterious meteorite impact next to Paradiso: "Normally nothing of the city center would be left"
Artist Leonard van Munster has installed a meteor impact installation in a garden next to the Paradiso music venue in Amsterdam. The project serves as an artistic commentary on existential threats, su...
Green Lantern gets a reboot – and a second superhero – in the much more 'earthbound' series Lanterns
Mart Hoogkamer's girlfriend had two miscarriages before daughter's birth
Singer Mart Hoogkamer revealed that his partner, Jennifer, suffered two miscarriages before the birth of their daughter, Logan. The couple shared their difficult journey to parenthood in an interview ...
Efteling embraces AI despite criticism: 'Technology can enhance wonder'
Theme park Efteling is increasingly experimenting with artificial intelligence, such as interactive characters and talking trees, to enhance the guest experience. Despite criticism from some visitors ...
Eclipse glasses sell like hotcakes at butcher shop
A butcher shop in Nieuw-Vennep experienced high demand for eclipse glasses on the day of a partial solar eclipse, with customers queuing to purchase them. While many were eager to witness the rare ast...