Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Female MPs seek end to deepfake porn with new plan: 'Feels like digital rape'
Fifteen female members of the Dutch parliament from across the political spectrum have joined forces to combat the rise of illegal deepfake pornography. The group intends to develop a plan to better p...
On a ship in the NDSM harbor, Aki Mateta (34) prepares West African dishes: 'At Omoka, you get generous portions'
Restaurant Omoka has opened a permanent location aboard a ship in the NDSM harbor, serving traditional West African cuisine. Congolese-Angolan chef Aki Mateta leads the kitchen and focuses on authenti...
Bnnyhunna (28) from Southeast nominated for the Amsterdam Art Prize: I’d rather buy a bass guitar than shoes
Multi-instrumentalist and producer Bnnyhunna has been nominated for the prestigious Amsterdam Art Prize in the Stimuleringsprijs category. The 28-year-old artist from Southeast Amsterdam is recognized...
With youth play Waste Me, Cecilia (48) holds up a mirror to adults: ‘We are all trapped in life as consumers’
Choreographer Cecilia Moisio is touring her youth dance production Waste Me, a performance that critiques modern consumerism and its impact on human behavior and social connection. Staged on a mountai...
John (62) and Roemer (21): ‘We get along well with everyone in Amsterdam’
John, aged 62, and Roemer, aged 21, discuss their experiences living in Amsterdam. The pair refer to themselves as 'the Sigimannen,' a term that holds significant personal meaning and is even tattooed...
Brittany (29) gets to live in Debby's attic for a year: 'Otherwise I would end up on the street'
Twenty-nine-year-old Brittany faced homelessness until the Regenboog Groep matched her with Debby Goossens, a 56-year-old woman who offered her empty attic for a year. Brittany describes the arrangeme...
Netherlands Film Festival starts Friday after fresh criticism of Golden Calf selection: ‘The Netherlands is too small for this voting system’
The Netherlands Film Festival begins in Utrecht, but faces ongoing criticism regarding its Golden Calf selection process. Critics argue the Dutch film industry is too small for the current peer-voting...
NPO Zapp series De Achterblijvers in the running for an Emmy Award
The NPO Zapp television series De Achterblijvers has been nominated for an International Emmy Award. The program, which depicts the summer adventures of a teenager facing financial hardship, will comp...
Ajax women scoring freely and nearly certain of European Cup spot
Ajax women's football team achieved a commanding 8-0 win, putting them on the verge of qualifying for the Europa Cup main tournament. They are set to play the deciding away leg in Kazakhstan on Septem...
Fire in wooden shed at Osdorp community center
A fire destroyed a wooden shed at a community center in Amsterdam-Osdorp on Tuesday evening. Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze within thirty minutes, preventing it from spreading to the...
Why engineering firm Arcadis showed Canadian WSP the door: ‘Fourfold lock on the door’
Engineering firm Arcadis has successfully resisted two acquisition attempts by the Canadian competitor WSP. The company maintained its independence after consistently rejecting the takeover bids.
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from September 25 to 27
Amsterdam residents and visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities from September 25 to 27, including professional polo matches, arts and crafts workshops, and community-focused Burendag celebratio...
What needs to change for girls and women to feel safer?
Participants gathered in Amsterdam for an Actie Aletta session to discuss strategies for combating sexual harassment and enhancing public safety for women. Government officials and young people explor...
Sports party for children at Cruyff Foundation open day: "Also for kids like me, in a wheelchair"
The Johan Cruyff Foundation hosted its 26th annual open day at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam, allowing over 1,300 children to try thirty different sports. The event focuses on inclusivity, ensuring...
How a logical numbering system for Amsterdam buses, trams and metros spiraled into a tangled mess of numbers and colors
Amsterdam is attempting to reorganize its public transportation numbering system to make metro routes more logical for passengers. However, critics argue that the system remains fragmented and chaotic...
Significantly fewer Amsterdam teenagers suspected of crimes than ten years ago; though major differences between neighborhoods
The percentage of Amsterdam teenagers suspected of crimes has nearly halved over the past decade, falling from 4.1 percent to 2.3 percent. While overall crime involvement has decreased across all age ...
Lower sentence requested on appeal for suspect in assault of actor Bas Muijs
During an appeal hearing, the prosecution requested a lower sentence for a man who previously assaulted and attempted to extort actor Bas Muijs in March 2023. The suspect had lured the actor to a home...
The success of Dutch brand Rituals: not as cheap as Hema, not as expensive as luxury perfume
Rituals has achieved global success by positioning its cosmetic products between budget retail options and high-end luxury brands. This strategy has allowed the Dutch company to expand rapidly, establ...
North residents organize funeral procession to Stopera: We are the drain of Amsterdam
Residents of Amsterdam-Noord staged a protest march to the Stopera to demand increased funding, arguing that their district has been unfairly excluded from national investment programs granted to othe...
Judge rules Wakker Dier advertisements can be displayed at NS stations
A court has ordered NS Stations to display advertisements from animal welfare group Wakker Dier after the company previously refused to show them. The organization is promoting its Eet Geen Dierendag ...