Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Screen time | I watched an 'AI slopbuster' about the Odyssey and it wasn't good
Odysseus: The Fall is a feature film created almost entirely with generative artificial intelligence, which critics have panned for its lack of visual consistency and poor storytelling. While the film...
New record price for diesel: 2.824 euros, mainly at motorways
Diesel prices in the Netherlands have hit a record high of 2.824 euros per liter due to supply disruptions caused by the conflict between the United States and Iran. Market scarcity is further worsene...
Nature flourishes on old landfill in Ilperveld
The Ilperveld region, once used as a landfill north of Amsterdam, has been cleared of waste and transformed into a major nature reserve. Rangers are now actively managing the landscape to foster new g...
'Mother of all bike paths' moves closer: signatures for fast cycle route from Dom to Dam
Authorities have signed an agreement to develop the F2 cycle route, a major infrastructure project connecting Utrecht and Amsterdam. The path aims to provide a safe, fast alternative to car travel by ...
Car flips over on Schipholweg
A driver escaped injury after their car struck a signpost and flipped onto its roof on the Schipholweg (N232) early this morning. Police are currently investigating the incident, as the motorist is su...
One injured in stabbing on Leidsestraat
One person was injured during a stabbing on the busy Leidsestraat in Amsterdam early this morning. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, though no details regarding suspects or the ...
Google's AI Gemini also unintentionally hacked other companies
Google's Gemini AI unintentionally hacked several companies in May by guessing login credentials during independent cybersecurity tests. The incidents, which also impacted other major AI firms, have s...
110 years of Schiphol: what you still recognize
Schiphol Airport celebrates its 110th anniversary by reflecting on its growth from a muddy field into a massive international transport hub. Historical landmarks, including an old control tower and en...
Why a carton of apple juice quadrupled in price while sugar only rose by 4 cents, and how you can benefit
A retrospective analysis of grocery prices from twenty years ago reveals significant and sometimes irrational price increases for common items like coffee and beer. The article suggests that consumers...
Data vault must be investigated according to childcare benefits victim and entrepreneur Gülşah Aknipar
Victims of the childcare benefits scandal are demanding a formal investigation into a hidden digital vault containing millions of documents to determine if the Tax and Customs Administration intention...
LIVE Eredivisie | Ajax looks for first home win against Excelsior since 2023
Ajax played to a 2-2 draw against Excelsior at home, extending their winless streak against the club to five matches. Despite a late push led by debutant Tolu Arokodare, Ajax was unable to overcome th...
Companies prefer AI over new recruits and are now facing a problem: Who will be the seniors of the future?
Employers in the Netherlands are increasingly using AI to perform entry-level tasks, leading to a decline in hiring young professionals. Experts warn that this short-term strategy threatens the future...
Filmmaker Ulrich Seidl shows the abyss of ordinary citizens at Eye: ‘I show what people do not want to see’
The Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam is currently hosting a retrospective exhibition dedicated to the Austrian filmmaker Ulrich Seidl. The showcase explores his provocative filmography, which frequently ex...
Journalist Malou (25) takes self-defense classes after incident: 'The man in the tracksuit kept appearing at that deserted business park near Sloterdijk'
Journalist Malou Hart has begun taking Krav Maga self-defense classes after feeling unsafe due to persistent sightings of a suspicious man near Sloterdijk. Her instructor, Ronny Ali, teaches that awar...
After the passing of beloved former band member Paul van Bruystegem, Triggerfinger is back with a new record: ‘We were in his slipstream, that wasn’t always easy’
Belgian rock band Triggerfinger has returned with a new album, Tarmac, following the death of their long-time bassist Paul van Bruystegem. The band, now a duo consisting of Ruben Block and Mario Gooss...
From porem and gap to yusu: choose your favorite from these ten Amsterdam words
Het Parool has compiled a list of ten words deemed the most iconic to Amsterdam, following hundreds of reader submissions. The list features a mix of historical Yiddish terms and contemporary street s...
Bolle Jos has become 'too hot': even the cartels now doubt his ability to make money for them
Fugitive drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers is losing his status as a key figure in the international cocaine trade following multiple failed shipments. Cartels are increasingly doubting his effectivenes...
People with failed filler treatments can visit the filler clinic: 'A woman ordered her fillers from a Chinese webshop and injected them into her own nose'
The OLVG hospital in Amsterdam has launched a specialized clinic to treat patients suffering from complications related to cosmetic fillers. The initiative comes as reports of adverse reactions, inclu...
Relationship psychologist Anne de Jong (55): 'It’s never about that cup in the dishwasher, there’s something deeper going on'
Relationship psychologist Anne de Jong discusses her transient upbringing in Amsterdam and the importance she places on domestic stability for her children. She also explains that minor conflicts in r...
Amsterdam Cringe Festival promises plenty of stomach aches (and not just from laughing)
The Amsterdam Cringe Festival invites storytellers to share their most embarrassing personal experiences involving misunderstandings and awkward encounters. The event explores the complex and often pa...