Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
When the GDR tried to seduce Amsterdam for a month: 'You can bet Stasi spies were present'
In September 1986, Amsterdam hosted a month-long cultural festival featuring exhibits from the German Democratic Republic at the Beurs van Berlage. The event included unique attractions like a robotic...
Man injured after stabbing in Amsterdam Southeast
A man was hospitalized with stab wounds following a fight on Hoptille in Amsterdam Southeast around 10:15 p.m. Police are currently searching for several suspects and have asked witnesses to report an...
RTL condemns homophobic reactions to B&B Vol Liefde contestant Nisha Tara
Nisha Tara, a contestant on the Dutch show B&B Vol Liefde, has faced a barrage of homophobic social media abuse following her appearance on the program. Both broadcaster RTL and the advocacy group COC...
Art Rooijakkers: ‘The fear that my vocal cords will fail again remains’
In an interview with the magazine Mezza, presenter Art Rooijakkers discusses his ongoing concerns regarding his vocal cords. He also shares personal reflections on his lifestyle, including his appreci...
City's economic growth no longer guaranteed: business clubs warn
Business leaders in Amsterdam are warning that current government policies are jeopardizing the city's economic growth and investment climate. Figures from the hospitality and business sectors argue t...
Melkweg opens Club Annie in former Sugarfactory: 'Nightlife is quite masculine, we want to focus more on the feminine side'
Melkweg is launching a new multipurpose venue at Lijnbaansgracht 238 in Amsterdam this October, operating as concert hall ANN on weekdays and Club Annie on weekends. The organizers intend to bring a m...
Spui book market under pressure due to Kalverstraat renovation: "This will cost money"
Book vendors at the Spui market in Amsterdam face potential relocation as the city plans to use their current site for construction storage during the upcoming Kalverstraat renovations. Traders fear t...
Comedian Daniël Arends suffers heart attack: 'Doing well under the circumstances'
Comedian Daniël Arends has suffered a heart attack and is taking an extended break from performing to focus on his health. He intends to return to the stage in February 2027, with only one performanc...
Olcay Gulsen marries music executive Eelko van Kooten: Civil ceremony
Olcay Gulsen and music executive Eelko van Kooten have officially married in an intimate civil ceremony. The couple, who became engaged earlier this year, intend to hold a future celebration, possibly...
Defendants in major long-running trial stunned by sentencing demands: up to 8 years for participation in Rico the Chilean's alleged criminal organization
Prosecutors are seeking prison sentences of up to eight years for several individuals linked to a criminal organization run by Rico the Chilean. The charges involve extensive money laundering, weapon ...
Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton
Nashville International Airport is planning to rename its facilities in honor of Dolly Parton following a successful petition with nearly 170,000 signatures. The move celebrates the legacy of the lege...
This Amsterdam company brought the Twin Towers back to Manhattan's skyline with drones
Amsterdam-based Studio Drift commemorated the 9/11 anniversary by using 2,977 drones to recreate the silhouette of the Twin Towers over Manhattan. The project, led by founder Ralph Nauta, required two...
The King's Speech will not be worth much on Tuesday
The Jetten cabinet faces a challenging Prinsjesdag as it attempts to manage internal conflict and a frustrated opposition. The administration is also being questioned over potential political influenc...
Zeeman baby rompers may be dangerous due to loose buttons
Zeeman has recalled specific baby rompers sold from June to August 2026 due to buttons that can detach and pose a choking hazard to infants. Consumers are advised to stop using the garments immediatel...
Man injured in stabbing on Humberweg near Sloterdijk station
A man was hospitalized with a stab wound following a fight near Sloterdijk station in Amsterdam on Friday afternoon. Police are currently investigating the incident and interviewing witnesses, though ...
TikTok dances in the rain for extremely popular girl group Katseye
Fans from around the world braved rainy weather outside the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam to attend a concert by the popular girl group Katseye. The six-member group, which gained international fame in 2024...
B&B Vol liefde participant Nisha Tara received homophobic messages: 'Painful and lame'
B&B Vol liefde participant Nisha Tara has reported receiving homophobic messages from viewers following her appearance on the show. Despite the negative online feedback, she is happily continuing her ...
I saw that model thinking: why is that woman crying? I’m lying here with a skeleton on me and I want coffee: actress Maike Meijer (59) and journalist Ernst-Jan Pfauth (40) visit Museum Voorlinden
Actress Maike Meijer and journalist Ernst-Jan Pfauth visited Museum Voorlinden for an interview series conducted by Het Parool. The two discussed their perspectives on art and what inspires their crea...
Topping a frikandel with joppiesaus? Snackbar “De Kim” in Amstelveen just does it
The snack bar De Kim in Amstelveen is highlighted for its unique name and confident atmosphere. A reviewer praises their specialty frikandel topped with joppiesaus and fresh onions as a delicious, sta...
Cabinet makes decision: four broadcasting houses to remain, NOS and NTR to merge
The Dutch government plans to reform the public broadcasting system by merging eleven organizations into four broadcasting houses and combining the NOS and NTR. Additionally, the government is seeking...