Culture

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema warns that hostility towards women is growing and becoming normalised in society. Speaking at an International Women’s Day conference, she called on women to unite and strengthen one another to resist sexism and intimidation.

Ten political parties in Eindhoven have pledged to improve LGBTQI+ inclusion and visibility by signing the Pink Ballot Agreement. The cross-party commitment includes measures to ensure equal treatment in areas such as healthcare, education, and local events. Supporters believe the agreement will create a safer and more welcoming environment for all city residents.

The International School Eindhoven recently set aside its standard curriculum to celebrate the forty languages spoken by its students. Through storytelling and handmade art projects, the event encouraged children to take pride in their native tongues and respect cultural diversity.

A new memorial has been unveiled in Eindhoven to mark the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine and support displaced residents. The monument features a bench built around a Czech hedgehog and is engraved with poetry by the late soldier-poet Maksym Kryvtsov.

Eindhoven officials have launched a study into the possible reconstruction of a neo-Gothic city hall demolished in the 1960s. The move follows a successful public petition and a meeting between residents and city leaders to discuss restoring the historic landmark. Authorities are now weighing the costs and practicalities of bringing the 19th-century building back to the city centre.

A real-life married couple has taken centre stage at Waalre’s traditional boerenbruiloft (peasant wedding) after years of encouragement from their children. The mock ceremony continues a centuries-old carnival tradition aimed at uniting local associations and celebrating community bonds.

The annual carnival celebrations reached a highlight yesterday as the Great Parade marched through the streets of Rommelgat. The procession route alternates each year:...

A new pilot programme at the Eindhoven Region Library will introduce sign language interpreters to workshops and lectures this spring. The initiative aims to make the library's cultural events more inclusive for hearing-impaired community members.