Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Man claiming tinnitus from MRI at UMC Utrecht loses court case
An Amsterdam man has lost a court case against UMC Utrecht in which he sought information and facility access to prove the hospital caused his tinnitus during an MRI scan. The court denied all his req...
Netherlands will participate in Eurovision Song Contest after all
The Netherlands will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria after the NPO reached an agreement with the European Broadcasting Union. The selection process will now be managed by a...
Sources: Green light for Dutch participation in Eurovision
The Netherlands will participate in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest after the NPO received assurances from the EBU to prioritize unity and connection in the event. The broadcaster is currently fo...
Offices, homes, and nature: this is what 'Zuidas village' should look like
The City of Amsterdam is planning to transform the current ABN Amro office complex into a new, mixed-use neighborhood called Zuidas Village, which will integrate residential spaces, retail, and office...
Gasoline and diesel are very expensive, but we are not driving any slower
Dutch drivers are attempting to cut down on fuel costs by driving less frequently and avoiding short trips. However, they are not reducing their speed, as many continue to drive at 130 km/h on highway...
Jesse from Amsterdam develops app that gets you from A to B while staying dry
Amsterdam developer Jesse Verbeek has launched a navigation app called Droog Over that uses KNMI weather data to help users plan routes that avoid rain. The application analyzes specific travel paths ...
Weesp opposition surprises administrative committee with 33-page management plan: ‘Strange and uncollegial’
Tensions within the Weesp administrative committee have escalated after the opposition presented an unexpected 33-page political management plan. Other factions have criticized this move as both stran...
Global economy more resilient to Iran war than expected
The OECD reports that the global economy has proven more resilient to the conflict involving Iran than initially expected due to diversified energy sources and strategic reserve releases. While the gl...
City of Blood review: mostly missed opportunities in a dystopian Berlin and an all-too-familiar climate bubble
City of Blood is a dystopian series set in a fractured, future Berlin where an elite class lives in a climate-controlled dome amidst political unrest and a vampire threat. The story focuses on two est...
MobLand review: The Harrigans are shooting wildly again in the realistic and cynical second season of Guy Ritchie's crime series
The second season of Guy Ritchie's crime series MobLand continues to depict the brutal, cynical lives of the Irish Harrigan crime family in North London. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and Tom...
Haarlem slaughterhouse closed as of today: city council to take action
The Muziekcentrum Slachthuis in Haarlem has closed temporarily following the bankruptcy of its managing foundation. The city council, which owns the building, is currently seeking a solution to resume...
Hello new friends! This is what you can do in Haarlem during the Week Against Loneliness
The Week Against Loneliness takes place across the Netherlands from September 24 to September 30, encouraging people to foster social connections through small, meaningful interactions. Residents in H...
In Sovereign Son, a young man struggles with the image of his late father: ‘How romantic is it to live alone in a tent for years?’
The documentary Sovereign Son, directed by Cindy Jansen, begins by exploring the legacy of individuals who died in isolation before evolving into a personal investigation. The film follows a young man...
In award-winning documentary Naza, 24 Israeli soldiers describe how Israel systematically kills civilians in Gaza: 'It's completely normalized'
The documentary Naza features testimony from 24 Israeli soldiers who allege that the systemic killing of civilians in Gaza is a normalized practice. Filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor face backl...
Mother explores a crucial moment in Mother Teresa's life: 'I don't want to tell her whole story, that's what Wikipedia is for'
Macedonian director Teona Strugar Mitevska is releasing a film titled Mother, which offers a rebellious portrayal of Mother Teresa. The movie focuses specifically on the pivotal moment when the religi...
In Palestine 36, a question is asked that many Palestinians have been asking themselves for the past ninety years: why do you stay here?
Director Annemarie Jacir has spent ten years creating Palestine 36, a film depicting the 1936 anti-colonial protests in Palestine. The release of this project is underscored by the gravity of current ...
Review Human Nature: such a trek through wild Norwegian nature at a very slow pace captures the imagination
Director Bart Schrijver's 2022 outdoor feature film debut, Human Nature, is receiving a theatrical release following the popularity of recent cathartic hiking-themed movies. The film's story continues...
Three more journalists report being harassed during far-right demonstration
Three additional journalists have reported being physically assaulted and harassed during a recent far-right demonstration in the Netherlands. The incidents included being targeted with fireworks, pus...
Review Juste une illusion: all those secrets and bruised egos provide fertile ground for daily arguments
Set in a 1985 Parisian suburb, the story follows twelve-year-old Vincent as he copes with the difficulties of his first crush amid family arguments and economic instability. His personal challenges ar...
Hyves is back and it feels nostalgically good: why we love looking back at the early days of the internet
The social network Hyves has officially returned online 22 years after its inception, currently inviting users to join via a controlled waiting list. The revamped platform aims to recreate the nostalg...