Culture

With municipal elections taking place across the Netherlands, researchers and regulators are raising fresh concerns about AI-generated disinformation, biased voting chatbots, and foreign interference targeting local politics for the first time. The tactics are new, but the goal is familiar: to shape what voters see, feel, and ultimately decide. Whether this digital pressure changes the result remains to be seen, but the infrastructure behind it is already in place.

Forget tulips, bikes and canals - the Dutch cheese just stole the spotlight. Beemster Royaal Grand Cru was crowned as the world's best cheese...

Eindhoven’s popular light festival has been honoured with the Grand Prix at the National Event Awards. The prize recognises the festival's massive impact on light art and its role in putting the city on the global map.

Eindhoven is considering a deal to purchase the city's main concert hall to secure its future. The move aims to lower long-term costs and allow for major improvements to the regional cultural landmark.

The Centro Latinoamericano de Orientación (C.L.O.) celebrated International Women’s Day in Eindhoven on Saturday, 7 March. Held at the Parktheater (Parktheater), the event brought...

Eindhoven has introduced a series of artistic manhole covers designed to look like golden medals. The unique covers celebrate the city's post-war history and feature QR codes that reveal the stories behind iconic local buildings.

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.