Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
As her dog peed on my plants, she said: 'You're in his aura, he doesn't like that'
A man was left stunned after a woman allowed her dog to urinate on his potted oleanders in front of his home. When confronted, she refused to apologize and demanded the men move, claiming they were di...
Review Sisters: regional drama from Omroep Max relies mostly on its great actors
The Dutch drama series Zussen follows three half-sisters navigating newly discovered family connections and a complex web of secrets following their father's death. While the plot faces criticism for ...
Marcel Levi (61) still learns new Amsterdam slang every week: I had to look up 'doekoe'
Marcel Levi shares his observations on the evolution of Amsterdam slang and the necessity of clear, patient-centered communication in medicine. He reflects on how the city's linguistic diversity conti...
Have you spotted this artwork by Streetart Frankey yet?
Street artist Frankey creates a new piece of art every week for the newspaper Het Parool. These artworks are prominently featured throughout the city of Amsterdam.
Maud (32) bought a fixer-upper in De Pijp: ‘It has to be laid out from scratch, which is a lot of fun, but also a huge job’
Maud Schoemaker, 32, successfully purchased an unfinished fixer-upper property in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood after an initial bid rejection. She is now embarking on an extensive renovation proje...
Wine café (and not wine bar) Tire-Bouchon now occupies the premises of the legendary Bouchon du Centre on Falckstraat
Paul and Lucas Verbunt have opened a new wine cafe named Tire-Bouchon at the former site of Bouchon du Centre on Falckstraat in Amsterdam. The brothers describe their establishment as a wine cafe to d...
Amsterdam high school lottery is an unfair system, says UvA PhD candidate: ‘Lying about your preference can pay off’
A PhD researcher argues that Amsterdam's centralized secondary school lottery system is unfair because it encourages families to strategically misrepresent their preferences. The process rewards tacti...
Body of drowning victim found in the IJ, identified as 47-year-old Amsterdam resident
The body of a 47-year-old man from Amsterdam was recovered from the IJ river after he fell from a pleasure yacht earlier today. Following an extensive search by emergency services involving specialize...
Amsterdam-Noord restaurants organize their own ferry service during public transport strike with oysters and stranded passengers on board
Several restaurants in Amsterdam-Noord launched their own private ferry service on Wednesday to bypass a national public transport strike that halted regular boats. The initiative allowed patrons to r...
Alderman: mini-cars cannot drive out of the IJ tunnel fast enough during a fire
Amsterdam Alderman Elise Moeskops has ruled out allowing micro-cars in the IJ tunnel due to safety concerns regarding their speed and potential fire risks. The city has also declined to modify the tun...
Here it is: Apple's foldable iPhone, but how innovative is this device?
Apple has officially launched the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, which will be available on October 23 with a starting price of 2,339 euros. Alongside this new device, the company announce...
Gas price above 1.70 euros: heating becomes extremely expensive
Gas prices for new energy contracts in the Netherlands have surpassed 1.70 euros per cubic meter, marking a significant increase since the start of the year. Rising global demand and market volatility...
Apple to launch foldable phone that will be too expensive for most people
Apple is launching its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, which supports the Apple Pencil and is priced between 2,339 and 3,839 euros. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro series, featurin...
Dead man found in Bloemendaal aan Zee turns out to be missing boater
The body discovered near Bloemendaal aan Zee has been identified as a sailor who went missing on August 22 after falling overboard near the Goeree light platform. Police have confirmed the identity of...
Dutch children get tennis clinic from Roger Federer in Amsterdam: 'I'm going to beat him!'
Tennis legend Roger Federer visited Amsterdam on Wednesday to host a surprise tennis clinic for a group of children. The former world number one shared his appreciation for these interactions, explain...
The Dinner Club: the prologue already reveals the decadent party won't last forever
The popular crime novel De eetclub by Saskia Noort has been adapted into a seven-part television series focusing on a wealthy friend group whose bond unravels after a fatal fire. Detective Visser inve...
ASML pumps another 400 million euros into European AI hopes
ASML has invested an additional 400 million euros into the French AI company Mistral. This investment is part of a broader effort to strengthen Europe's competitive position within the technology sect...
US judge denies request for release of Tate brothers
A US judge has denied a request for the release of Andrew and Tristan Tate, who were arrested in Miami following an extradition request from the UK. The brothers face multiple charges, including rape ...
Trump's aggressive trade policy drives Canada into the arms of the EU
In response to a deteriorating trade relationship with the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing closer strategic ties with the European Union. Although full Canadian membersh...
Boil water advisory lifted for part of North, tap water safe to use again
Waternet has lifted a boil water advisory for residents of six streets in Amsterdam-Noord following successful safety tests. The utility company confirmed that the tap water is safe to drink and recom...