Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Review Brahms Klavierstücke: every note sounds with a longing for the next
Pianist Andras Schiff has released a two-disc recording of late piano works by Johannes Brahms, performed on an authentic 1859 Bluthner grand piano. The veteran musician is also scheduled to perform t...
Review: Paul Simon's voice on his live album is significantly better than it was in Amsterdam in April
Paul Simon returned to the stage in 2025, performing several concerts in Amsterdam before releasing a live album recorded in Seattle. The new recording shows the octogenarian in better vocal form than...
Dopamine Chamber review: on the new Fontaines D.C. album, the band's identity lies primarily in the vocals
Fontaines D.C.'s fifth album, Dopamine Chamber, expands the band's electronic and synth-heavy sound while maintaining their characteristic dark tone. Although the album features diverse collaborations...
Martijn (47) and Olivia (8): ‘Her screen time was getting out of hand’
Martijn, a 47-year-old father living in Amsterdam, discusses the challenges of raising his eight-year-old daughter, Olivia. He notes the tension between his personal preference for high-end clothing b...
Go drawing at the Royal Palace, celebrate ADE at the Wereldmuseum or cheer on the runners at the Amsterdam Marathon: here is what you can do in Amsterdam this week
Amsterdam is hosting a variety of events this week, ranging from the 51st edition of the TCS Amsterdam Marathon to several concerts, theater performances, and band competitions. Art lovers can also en...
De Munt was briefly renamed Sophiaplein, but Amsterdammers kept calling it De Munt
Historical structures in Amsterdam, such as the Waag and the Munt, evolved from city gates into landmarks named after their later functions. The Munt, specifically, earned its name during the 1672 dis...
Italian designer of E.T. and King Kong receives posthumous Hollywood star
Italian special effects pioneer Carlo Rambaldi has been awarded a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The artist, known for his work on films such as E.T. and King Kong, received three Acad...
Davina Michelle had security for some time due to 'bizarre fans'
Singer Davina Michelle revealed she previously hired security due to frightening encounters with delusional and aggressive fans that left her feeling unsafe at home. Podcast host Johan Derksen also sh...
Accell curators sell bicycle brand Sparta to e-bike company
The curators of the bankrupt Accell Group have sold the bicycle brand Sparta to the e-bike company Tenways. This transaction is part of a broader strategy to sell off Accell's remaining assets and bra...
Russian DJ dropped from ADE after hate message to Ukrainian
Russian DJ Komarov has been dropped from the Amsterdam Dance Event after a past hateful message directed at a Ukrainian colleague surfaced. While his removal has been confirmed, critics continue to ca...
Suddenly buzzing in the corridors of The Hague: a right-wing deal is also possible (though demands are steep)
The Dutch coalition government is exploring potential cooperation with right-wing parties like JA21 and BBB to secure legislative support. This shift follows previous policy efforts and involves navig...
Osdorp residents feel abandoned after string of explosions: We are a month on and all we have is a camera
Residents of the Osdorp neighborhood in Amsterdam recently met with municipal officials to express their frustration regarding a series of recent explosions and youth-related unrest. Many community me...
Lizzy (33) diagnosed with Parkinson's shortly after her birthday: ‘I can find so little about people like me’
At the age of 33, Lizzy Bergwerff was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease shortly after experiencing a temporary loss of strength in the right side of her body. As one of the youngest patients to recei...
Victim says Russell Brand became 'monstrous' before alleged rape
Russell Brand is on trial for seven criminal charges, including rape and sexual assault, stemming from allegations dating back to 1999. In court, a survivor described how the comedian's behavior turne...
Albert Heijn will not be delivering groceries for the rest of the week
Albert Heijn has suspended its grocery delivery services for the rest of the week due to ongoing technical issues from a recent cybersecurity incident. However, the supermarket chain confirmed that it...
Extremely intelligent and mentor to women: this CEO resolves the crisis at Albert Heijn
Margaret Versteden-Van Duijn is being recognized for her high intelligence and analytical skills as she manages a potential cyber crisis at Albert Heijn. Former colleagues highlight her leadership sty...
Why is violence flaring up between Ajax and Hajduk supporters?
Violent clashes between Hajduk Split supporters and Ajax fans in Croatia have led to 57 arrests after police intervened to contain the situation. Ajax had previously warned supporters of the risks, ad...
Possible first treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer coming to the Netherlands
A new medication called Rasonque has received a positive recommendation for the treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer, potentially offering a more effective alternative to chemotherapy. Clinical t...
Elif Shafak finally gives Emma Bovary a rebuttal in her monument to Flaubert
Elif Shafak's latest novel, De eeuwigheid in een kort moment, offers a complex reimagining of Gustave Flaubert's life through the perspectives of thirty different female characters. The narrative blen...
James Marriott outlines the catastrophic consequences of the decline in reading in ‘A World Without Books’
In his book Een wereld zonder boeken, James Marriott explores the dangerous societal and political impacts of declining literacy in the digital age. He argues that the loss of deep reading habits unde...