Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week
Bo, the simple sister of star restaurant Bougainville, is nowhere near as affordable as it claims
Bo has launched in Amsterdam as a casual sister restaurant to the high-end Bougainville, led by chef Tim Golsteijn. Critics are questioning whether the establishment effectively delivers on its promis...
The Amsterdam of Volt faction leader Juliet Broersen: ‘At snack bar Marja they’ve seen me in every state: after work, soaked, hungover’
Juliet Broersen, the Amsterdam city council faction leader for Volt, enjoys visiting several local spots in her free time. Her favorite locations include Snackbar Marja, the cafe De Oranjerie for ches...
Artist Michiel Voet on The Pioneer: 'Confusion is a great starting point to activate thinking'
Visual artist and theater maker Michiel Voet explores the complexities of personal sacrifice and Western identity in his new performance, The Pioneer. This production serves as the final installment o...
Ajax scores nineteen times in six Eredivisie matches: can Míchel's team keep this up?
Ajax has experienced a significant offensive resurgence, scoring nineteen goals in their first six matches of the Eredivisie season. This performance marks a sharp improvement over last year and puts ...
Actress Margôt Ros (61): ‘We shared life’s pain and saw the humor in it’
Actress Margôt Ros, age 61, is featured in the new television series Bovensloters. In a candid interview, she discusses her Brabant upbringing, her life in Amsterdam, and the profound impact of a tra...
A bunch of bicycle stretchers and one automobile: this is what Amsterdam's first ambulance service looked like
Around 1900, the newly formed municipal health service in Amsterdam launched the city's first ambulance operation using bicycle-mounted stretchers. This service was created to respond to various local...
Trump announces plan to ban major media, including CNN, from White House
Donald Trump has announced an immediate ban on several major media organizations, including CNN and Politico, from the White House, accusing them of spreading misinformation. Press freedom groups have...
Jörgen Tjon A Fong leaves Amsterdam Arts Council for Council for Culture
Jörgen Tjon A Fong has been appointed as the incoming chair of the national Council for Culture, effective January 2027. Currently serving as head of the Amsterdam Arts Council, Tjon A Fong will tran...
Germany introduces fuel discount again: petrol and diesel 17 cents cheaper
Fuel prices in the Netherlands have soared to record levels, with experts warning that costs could climb even higher due to ongoing energy market volatility. Meanwhile, the German government is respon...
Ryanair boss apologizes after 'rapist' comparison
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has issued an apology after receiving backlash for comparing competitors to rapists. He admitted that his previous remarks were hurtful and pledged to learn from his mistak...
Arrests for human trafficking and human smuggling at Indian restaurant chains with an Amsterdam branch
Dutch authorities have arrested owners of three Indian restaurant chains for human trafficking, labor exploitation, and smuggling. The suspects allegedly falsified permit applications to bring workers...
For the last time: the Batavia sails through Amsterdam this weekend for repairs
The 17th-century VOC ship replica Batavia will be towed through Amsterdam this Saturday for its final voyage. The vessel is heading to the Damen Shiprepair shipyard in Amsterdam-Noord to undergo maint...
NOS newsreader Iris de Graaf 'blindsided' by postnatal anxiety
NOS newsreader Iris de Graaf is experiencing severe postnatal anxiety following the birth of her first child in July. She describes her current situation as an overwhelming challenge and has been open...
Two restaurant owners arrested for human trafficking and human smuggling
The Netherlands Labor Inspectorate has arrested two restaurant owners for allegedly trafficking and smuggling Indian nationals into the country under fraudulent work permits. The suspects are accused ...
Volkswagen cuts profit outlook due to restructuring and slowdown in China
Volkswagen has slashed its profit outlook to 1 percent due to rising costs at its German plants and declining sales in China. The company plans to double its global job cuts to 100,000 and has recorde...
Parents at football club SDZ start petition against shelter nuisance: ‘Somali man walked around naked, attacked people with belt’
Parents at the SDZ football club in Amsterdam-West have launched a petition following multiple safety incidents involving residents from a nearby shelter. The group is demanding action after reported ...
Teddy Swims to release second album in January
American singer Teddy Swims is set to release his second album this January, describing it as a vulnerable reflection of his personal growth and life experiences over the past two years. The artist wi...
Amsterdam civil servant Jim B. supplied addresses for 95 violent incidents: from 36 bombings to two attempted murders
A 48-year-old Amsterdam civil servant, Jim B., is on trial for allegedly leaking personal addresses to criminals who used the data to carry out 95 violent attacks, including bombings and attempted mur...