Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Opinion: Stop sounding the climate alarm. Show how pleasant a sustainable world could be
Climate activists are struggling to gain public support by focusing on dire warnings and catastrophic data. To succeed, the movement should shift its communication strategy to highlight the positive a...
Verstappen on podium for second straight weekend, Antonelli wins after McLaren error
Kimi Antonelli claimed his eighth win of the season in Madrid after a strategic masterclass, while Ferrari’s gamble on Charles Leclerc backfired. Lando Norris took third place after a significant pi...
34 shots, zero goals: Heerenveen and Telstar play to a goalless draw
SC Heerenveen and Telstar played to a 0-0 draw at the Abe Lenstra Stadion, marking the first goalless match of the Eredivisie season. Despite a combined 34 shots, both sides were held scoreless due to...
How exercise also helps your brain: It supports the ability to create new connections
Clinical neuropsychologist Erik Scherder and assistant professor Marit Ruitenberg explain that physical exercise significantly benefits brain function by fostering the creation of new neural connectio...
K3 singer Kristel ends musical career after reunion: 'It was a one-time thing'
Original K3 member Kristel Verbeke has announced the end of her singing career following a successful reunion tour with her former bandmates. While she enjoyed the experience of performing as the K3 O...
Don't miss out! Sushi, cheese fondue and cocktail bars: what appeared on indebuurt this week
This week, indebuurt Amsterdam highlighted various local culinary trends, including sushi and cheese fondue, alongside event guides for September 2026. The platform also announced its nomination for t...
Small restaurants struggling with no-shows: "Can be the difference between profit and loss"
Small restaurants in Amsterdam are increasingly struggling with guests who fail to honor reservations without notifying the staff. This issue creates significant financial strain and operational chall...
Everything is abundant in this opera: Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv knew how to handle it at the Concertgebouw
Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv led the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and the Groot Omroepkoor in a performance of Korngold’s Die tote Stadt to open the 66th season of the NTR ZaterdagMatinee at the...
Party loses ADE status after booking French DJ Shlømo, who is accused of rape
Organizers have cancelled the Komplott x Overgave party at the Amsterdam Dance Event following intense backlash over the booking of French DJ Shlømo, who faces rape allegations. The event organizers ...
Legacies at Dutch National Ballet: new work by Kirsten Wicklund shines among ballet giants Balanchine, Van Manen and Van Schayk
The Dutch National Ballet has launched its new season with a program featuring a fresh work by Canadian choreographer Kirsten Wicklund alongside pieces by legendary choreographers George Balanchine, H...
At the bedside, it was grandpa Frans Bauer who cried, yes, like a baby
Arjen Lubach's Dutch version of Taskmaster challenges various comedians with absurd tasks, while the reality show De Bauers, een nieuwe fase, documents the emotional birth of Frans Bauer's first grand...
Two injured in shooting at Amsterdam festival, police arrest suspect
A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested following a shooting at a festival at Sportpark Riekerhaven in Amsterdam that left two people injured. Police apprehended the man in Zwijndrecht and are now cal...
Ajax has already nearly matched last season’s number of golden substitutes: ‘It’s not hard to disappoint players’
Ajax secured a victory against Fortuna Sittard after scoring four goals in the final half hour, thanks to the impact of several substitutes. Coach Míchel Sánchez noted that managing a deep squad wit...
Two injured at Parels van de Stad festival, 19-year-old man arrested
Two people suffered grazing wounds during a shooting at the Parels van de Stad festival in Amsterdam on Saturday evening. A 19-year-old suspect from Zwijndrecht was arrested the following morning as p...
OpenAI will not go public this year; company focuses on 'safety' first
OpenAI has postponed its plans for an initial public offering this year to focus on improving the safety of its AI models. The decision follows recent technical incidents and growing industry-wide con...
Have you seen Salsa? This pet is missing in Haarlem
A two-year-old black cat named Salsa has been reported missing in Haarlem after being last seen on September 3 in the Van 't Hoffstraat area. The sterilized and microchipped cat is currently being tra...
Chinese competition increasingly penetrating Dutch industry
Dutch industries are facing rising competition and supply chain dependencies on Chinese products, spanning sectors from electronics to chemicals. Experts warn that while affordable imports currently b...
Céline Dion's comeback receives glowing reviews despite some minor slips
Céline Dion has successfully returned to live performing with a two-hour concert, marking her first full show since 2020. While critics observed a shaky start and some minor vocal adjustments due to ...
More muscle and less fat: drinking coffee does more to your body than you think
A new Finnish study indicates that regular coffee consumption is associated with higher muscle mass and lower body fat percentages. Additionally, the study suggests that drinking coffee may help reduc...
Amsterdamse Hap: how Van Wees makes his famous cheese fondue
Proeflokaal A. van Wees in Amsterdam has gained popularity for its unique cheese fondue, which swaps traditional Swiss ingredients for a selection of Dutch cheeses and locally produced spiced jenever....