Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Two giant arms on Leidseplein commemorating Peter R. de Vries evoke strong reactions from passersby
Actor Ali Fardi (40) on his crime film Rolex Gang: It is about people, not just drugs and liquidations
These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week
Comet over the city: "Never seen anything like it"
A suspected comet was spotted over Amsterdam around 10:30 PM, prompting numerous citizens to share video footage of the event. Similar sightings of the object were reported across other parts of the N...
Paramount pauses proposed multibillion-dollar Warner takeover pending court ruling
Paramount has paused its multi-billion dollar acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery pending a federal court ruling. This decision follows a legal challenge initiated by a group of twelve U.S. states a...
Brazil bans sale and production of foie gras, sparking anger in France
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed a law banning the production and sale of foie gras within the country. This decision has sparked significant outrage in France, where the produ...
110,000 people already evacuated due to wildfires in France, government holds crisis meeting
Milkshake has been inclusive for 10 years: 'Usually it's just Nick & Simon, here they go wild to the bass'
Festivalgoers dance the day away at Mini Milkshake: "I can be myself here"
Hundreds of festival-goers with intellectual disabilities gathered at Amsterdam's Westerpark for the Mini Milkshake festival. The event serves as an inclusive tradition, allowing attendees to enjoy a ...
Two explosions and vandalism: CCTV cameras installed on Amsterdam square
The municipality of Amsterdam has implemented camera surveillance on Abraham Staalmanplein following two explosions and incidents of vandalism targeting a local toy store. These security measures will...
Paintings full of nudity, drugs, weapons and destroyed buildings: artist Frans Franciscus shows 40 years of work
Amarante Nat (31) composes at Het Orgelpark: ‘A career in art wasn't a choice, it felt like the only option’
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed by member states
New Trump import tariffs appear to be old duties in a new guise
U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced new import tariffs for dozens of trading partners, including the European Union. Experts suggest that the economic impact is minimal and that the move is pri...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs in solitary confinement after prison fight
American rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been placed in solitary confinement following a physical altercation with another inmate in prison. The report regarding the incident was published by entertainm...
Carla drops out just before the start of the Four Days Marches but receives her gladioli anyway
After a leg injury prevented Carla van Bochoven from participating in the Nijmegen Vierdaagse, she successfully completed an equivalent distance by cycling around her hometown of Haarlem to raise mone...
Rainbow Dress on display at Dutch National Opera & Ballet starting tomorrow
The Rainbow Dress, a symbol of LGBTQIA+ solidarity and resistance, will be displayed at the Nationale Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam for two weeks during WorldPride. The exhibition features the dress, ma...
Rochdi T. (37) linked to Amsterdam cash-in-transit robbery, money laundering, and ATM bombing gang
Over 4800 households in Haarlem face energy poverty, with another 8600 at risk
New data from CBS and TNO reveals that over 4,800 households in Haarlem are experiencing energy poverty, with an additional 8,600 households at risk. These families struggle to afford rising electrici...
Premiere of pop musical & JULIET postponed due to water damage at Beatrix Theater
The premiere of the musical & Juliet has been postponed by two weeks due to delays in repair work following significant water damage at the Beatrix Theater. Stage Entertainment Nederland announced tha...