Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Eva Besnyö (1910-2003) became famous for her photo of the boy with the double bass, but a major exhibition at the Hague Museum of Photography shows how much more she had to offer
A new exhibition at the Hague Museum of Photography chronicles the life and work of photographer Eva Besnyö, ranging from her early avant-garde experiments in Berlin to her later involvement in the D...
Abracadabra at the Jewish Museum is so much more than a beautiful exhibition on Jewish magicians between 1850 and 1950
The Abracadabra exhibition at the Jewish Museum in Amsterdam showcases Jewish magicians from 1850 to 1950. It provides historical context on how factors like war, migration, and industrialization infl...
The fact that we are drinking less alcohol is bad news for these Amsterdam entrepreneurs: I am seriously worried about the future of my business
Alcohol consumption in the Netherlands is declining as health advice becomes stricter, causing significant concern for Amsterdam business owners. Entrepreneurs in the industry are reporting financial ...
The Amsterdam of actress Hana Hussein (25): ‘Uncle Tom from the pancake stand is I think the funniest person I know’
Actress Hana Hussein, currently starring in the film Stand Up at the Nederlands Film Festival, shares her favorite local spots in Amsterdam. She highlights her preference for the bakery Mediterrane, t...
The nasi at pancake house Gansi is so delicious that Mara Grimm is still thinking about it days later
Food critic Mara Grimm highly recommends the Surinamese cuisine at the Bijlmer pancake house Gansi after a recent dining experience. She specifically praised the restaurant's delicious nasi, which pro...
Review: Downtown sparks a conversation about AIDS, but the film doesn't dare to face the AIDS crisis head-on
Michiel van Erp's new film Downtown marks the first major cinematic exploration of the AIDS crisis in the Netherlands. However, the film is criticized for merely suggesting the severity of the epidemi...
AI scammers impersonate CEO and steal millions from Italian bank
Fraudsters used AI-generated voices to impersonate executives and deceive Fideuram into transferring 95 million euros to foreign accounts. Authorities managed to recover 53 million euros, while invest...
PRO and Volt join forces in cabinet negotiations
Political parties PRO and Volt have joined forces to negotiate the 2027 budget with the Dutch government. Their combined support would grant the minority cabinet a majority in both houses of parliamen...
Maaike Ouboter stops drinking while touring: ‘It affects my voice, especially when my immunity is low’
Singer-songwriter Maaike Ouboter shares in a recent interview that she has stopped drinking alcohol while touring because it negatively affects her voice. She also discusses her new interest in boxing...
Study on the effect of violent social media content on youth criminal behavior
Professor Evelien Hoeben is investigating how violent social media content influences youth criminal behavior, a topic brought to light by a fatal shooting in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark. Her researc...
Nïama and Najib Amhali open new beauty salon, under the watchful eye of The Real Housewives
Nïama and Najib Amhali have officially opened their new luxury beauty salon, Le Boudoir, in Amsterdam-Zuid. The launch event was filmed for the reality show The Real Housewives of Amsterdam and celeb...
What we know about deadly Amsterdam shooting: ‘Suspect was in prison where victim worked’
Marcel Blijd, a prison official at the Zaanstad Judicial Complex, was fatally shot while at a terrace on Amsterdam's NDSM wharf. Police have arrested a suspect who reportedly served time in the prison...
Martin Gaus happy with life out of the spotlight despite health problems
Eighty-two-year-old Dutch television personality Martin Gaus is facing serious health challenges, including Parkinson's disease and heart issues, which have led him to scale back his daily life. Gaus ...
Alderman sees problems with trash bins due to can collectors, but wants to keep deposit scheme
Amsterdam Alderman Lian Heinhuis acknowledges that the current deposit scheme for cans is causing litter and bin damage, but she opposes ending the program prematurely. To address the issue, the city ...
Haarlem Christmas Market to remain a three-day event for the coming years
The Haarlem Christmas market will continue as a traditional three-day event after city officials narrowly rejected a proposal to turn it into a multi-week winter festival. Instead, the municipality pl...
André Hazes will not perform in 2027 due to vocal problems
André Hazes will not perform at the 2027 Holland Zingt Hazes concerts due to ongoing vocal problems. The artist is currently exploring other ways to be involved in the events, which will take place i...
Ajax reports modest profit of two million euros for last season
Ajax has announced a net profit of two million euros for the past season, reversing a previous multi-million euro loss. The financial recovery was largely driven by significant player transfer income,...
Minister demands action against Google and Meta following outcry from MPs: We won't leave tech giants alone
Dutch Minister Rianne Letschert is demanding that tech giants like Google and Meta take more active responsibility for removing AI-generated sexual deepfakes. New European legislation is expected to i...
Man shot dead on terrace right next to stroller; this is what we know now
A man was shot and killed on a crowded terrace at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam this afternoon following an altercation with another man. The suspect was arrested at the scene after police discovered a ...
Police and Customs seize bags of vapes at business park in Hoofddorp
Police and Customs officials confiscated bags of illegal vapes and nicotine pouches during a raid at a business park in Hoofddorp. Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific details of the invest...