Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Jamaican DJ Sister Nancy, known for Bam Bam, to play two sold-out shows at Skatecafé
Legendary Jamaican DJ Sister Nancy is performing two sold-out shows and a subsequent club night at Skatecafé in Amsterdam. The artist is widely known for her influential track Bam Bam, which she succ...
The Amsterdam bicycle hasn't changed all that much if you look at the photos by Eddy Posthuma de Boer
Photographer Eddy Posthuma de Boer documented the long-standing relationship between Amsterdam residents and their bicycles throughout his career. His work, featured in the book Amsterdam: City of Bik...
Charismatic leaders on the far left and right benefit from growing polarization in Germany
Germany's traditional political parties, particularly the CDU, are suffering historic losses as voters shift toward far-right and far-left alternatives amid rising polarization. The success of these f...
Opinion: Is another tourist in your way? Don't get worked up, make it fun for yourself
This opinion piece argues that Amsterdam residents should stop feeling frustrated by tourists who block bike paths and instead adopt a more humorous, relaxed perspective. By accepting the inherent cha...
After sold-out shows and TV success, the Max Orkest plays its final concerts: ‘We are the benchmark for Max Orkest 2.0’
The Max Orkest, a television sensation known for its moving auditions and personal storytelling, is performing its final concerts. The ensemble will hold its last show at Phil Haarlem on September 27 ...
The eighty-year-old woman with the walker, the young man on the fatbike: everyone is in a hurry in the performance Rollatorrap
The theater performance Rollatorrap explores the generational divide between an elderly woman using a walker and a young man riding a fatbike. The production aims to bridge the gap between these two d...
Nearly one million euros for Brigitte Bardot memorabilia auction, 20 times more than expected
An auction of Brigitte Bardot's personal belongings raised nearly one million euros, significantly outperforming initial projections. The sale included hundreds of items, with proceeds supporting her ...
Paulien Cornelisse opens up about her illness on De slimste mens: 'I don't want a wig'
Paulien Cornelisse revealed on the show De slimste mens that she underwent chemotherapy for cancer, which caused her to lose her hair. She chose to wear hats throughout the filming process rather than...
Parental contribution for near-free childcare in 2029 will be slightly higher
Parental contributions for childcare in the Netherlands will rise by 2029 due to higher-than-expected implementation costs for a new, near-free system. Although the government aims to boost employment...
Settlements pave the way for Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.
Paramount has reached settlement agreements with twelve states and a writers' union to proceed with its 110 billion dollar acquisition of Warner Bros. The deal requires the company to maintain specifi...
Conference industry fears higher tourist tax: "We are driving away the wrong tourists"
Amsterdam plans to raise its tourist tax to 30 percent by 2031, prompting concerns from the conference industry that the move will drive away high-spending business travelers. While city officials arg...
Conference industry fears higher tourist tax: We are driving away the wrong tourists
Amsterdam is set to increase its tourist tax to 20 percent by 2031, prompting concerns from the conference industry that the move will drive away valuable business travelers. Industry leaders argue th...
Actor Marcel Hensema (56) plays ten campsite guests in Eldorado show: 'I get sad about companies taking over mobile home parks'
Actor Marcel Hensema addresses the ongoing displacement of long-term mobile home park residents caused by large corporations in his new show, Eldorado. By portraying ten different campsite guests, Hen...
Will Purmerend merge with Landsmeer, Oostzaan and Wormerland? ‘Before long, Amsterdam will extend just past De Jutter restaurant’
Purmerend has indicated an openness to merging with the neighboring municipalities of Landsmeer, Oostzaan, and Wormerland. However, local officials noted that there is currently no significant enthusi...
Cate Blanchett asks theater audience not to film: 'Somewhat flattering'
Cate Blanchett requested that theater audiences stop filming her performances to ensure a better experience for all attendees. She noted that while recording applause can be flattering, filming during...
Person injured in stabbing in Amsterdam-Noord, suspect arrested
A person was hospitalized with injuries following a stabbing at an apartment building in Amsterdam-Noord shortly after 6:00 p.m. Police have arrested one suspect and are currently investigating the in...
Person injured in stabbing at apartment building in North
A person was injured during a stabbing incident at an apartment building in Amsterdam-Noord this evening. The victim was transported to the hospital while conscious, and police have arrested one suspe...
Healthcare authority warns of impending shortage of intensive youth care in Amsterdam and puts Levvel and municipality on notice
The Dutch Healthcare Authority has issued a formal warning to Amsterdam and care provider Levvel over a severe shortage of residential youth care services caused by a sudden entry freeze. The municipa...
Minister confirms: hospitals to perform late-term abortions
Dutch Minister of Public Health Sophie Hermans confirmed that several hospitals in the Netherlands will begin performing more late-term abortions for pregnancies between 22 and 24 weeks. The initiativ...
Hated childcare allowance to disappear: childcare to become much cheaper from 2029
The Dutch government has finalized legislation to replace the complex childcare benefit system with a more affordable model starting in 2029. This change aims to eliminate the administrative burden fo...