Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
In this remarkable collection, violence is a disturbingly natural presence
In the collection Een topografie van geweld, poet Yasmin Namavar explores the presence of a violent figure who embodies both an external oppressor and an internal struggle. The work examines the distu...
Writer Jaap Robben: Our language is cold when it comes to describing migrant workers
Author Jaap Robben discusses his new novel, which explores the often overlooked lives of migrant workers in Europe. The book follows the story of a Polish character named Łukasz, using a detective-st...
Former swimmer Kira Toussaint on track for first marathon medal
Former champion swimmer Kira Toussaint is transitioning to long-distance running and will participate in the Amsterdam Marathon on October 18. After a decorated swimming career, Toussaint turned to th...
Battle between Indian restaurant and municipality over odor nuisance now before the court
An Indian restaurant in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood is challenging a municipal closure order resulting from years of odor complaints from local residents. The owners seek to reopen the business t...
Sainte Madeleine madeleines don't have a rounded belly like in France: 'Ours are flat'
Annemijn Kraak and Felix Massaut have opened Sainte Madeleine in Amsterdam, a bakery specializing exclusively in madeleines. Inspired by a trip to France, the pair produces a flatter version of the tr...
Amsterdam’s construction boom in pictures: ‘There must be room for lower earners, otherwise it will become a boring city’
Photographer Jesper Boot has been documenting the rapid construction and development taking place across Amsterdam. Driven by personal observations in the Amstelkwartier, his project captures the tran...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from October 16 to 18
From October 16 to October 18, Amsterdam hosts a variety of events including the Amsterdam Marathon, denim and vinyl markets at De Hallen, and pop-up brocante sales. Residents and visitors can also en...
Will Mikky Keetels become the Jutta Leerdam of running? "I think she's amazing"
Top athletes Khalid Choukoud, Noah Schutte, and Mikky Keetels are preparing to compete in the upcoming Amsterdam Marathon this Sunday. The event will feature a friendly rivalry among the men, while Ke...
Global stock markets fall on AI concerns
Global stock markets have experienced significant declines driven by growing investor anxiety over debt levels and potential demand slowdowns in the artificial intelligence sector. Major indices, incl...
Man arrested at home in Slotermeer where explosion occurred Tuesday evening
A man was arrested in Amsterdam's Slotermeer district following an explosion at his residence, though police clarified this specific arrest is not linked to the blast itself. Authorities continue to i...
Petrol and diesel slightly cheaper, but prices remain high
Gasoline and diesel prices have risen significantly since February due to the ongoing Iran-US conflict and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts expect these high costs to persist for several...
Blondie to release first new album in nine years on February 26
Blondie will release their first new album in nine years on February 26, which features the final recordings of the late drummer Clem Burke. The band describes the record as a blend of their signature...
A year and a half ago Mikky Keetels had no plan, now she is training in Kenya for a new record
Dutch flight attendant and marathon runner Mikky Keetels is intensifying her training, including a recent period in Kenya, to set a new personal record at the Amsterdam Marathon. Keetels is transition...
Star Wars actor John Boyega a father for the first time: 'Our little miracle'
Star Wars actor John Boyega has announced the birth of his first child with his wife, Lashontae Heckard. The couple, who married in secret earlier this year, shared that their baby has already been wi...
Sophie Straat and Nicolás Keenan guests on new season of Boerderij van Dorst
The eighth season of the Dutch program Boerderij van Dorst, hosted by Raven van Dorst, premieres on October 28 on NPO 3. Guest duos, including singer Sophie Straat and hockey player Nicolás Keenan, w...
Kandinsky painting looted by Nazis from Amsterdam auctioned for 32 million euros
A 1907 painting by Wassily Kandinsky, which was stolen by Nazis from a Jewish family in Amsterdam during World War II, has been sold at auction for 32 million euros. The artwork was returned to the de...
Call for entries: sign up for De ontmoeting, Het Parool’s dating column
Het Parool is inviting readers to share the stories of how they met their partners for the newspaper's love column. Interested couples can submit their stories, including their names and ages, via ema...
Small business owners struggle: half do not pass on higher costs
Over half of small business owners in the Netherlands are absorbing rising costs instead of passing them to customers, leading to stalled investments and delayed business plans. Growing uncertainty re...
Harry and Meghan make first working visit to UK: 'Great to be back'
Prince Harry and Meghan made their first public working visit to Nottingham since moving back to the United Kingdom from the United States. The couple met with several charitable organizations, though...
Sylvester Stallone regrets doing his own stunts: 'I feel like an idiot'
Sylvester Stallone regrets performing his own dangerous stunts during his career, citing severe, long-term injuries that have required numerous surgeries. The actor now advises others to leave such wo...