Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Wijnants (VVD) doubts more expensive East Bridge: "Predict it will cost 1 billion euros"
VVD faction leader Daan Wijnants is questioning the viability of the Oostbrug project in Amsterdam due to rising costs, which he estimates could hit 1 billion euros. He argues that the Westbrug should...
Municipality provides no alternative transport during September 9 public transport strike: That is not good news for Noord
A nationwide 24-hour public transport strike on September 9 will halt all trains, buses, metros, and ferries, leaving residents of Amsterdam-Noord largely isolated. City officials have rejected altern...
International team of dozens of perpetrators in Overasselt previously met in Belgian warehouse
An international group of dozens of criminals involved in a recent incident in Overasselt previously met at a warehouse in Brussels. The men, who were primarily from France and Belgium, were recruited...
Netherlands releases part of oil reserves on day of record petrol prices
The Netherlands has begun releasing oil from its emergency reserves to combat rising fuel prices, which recently hit a record high of 2.668 euros per liter. This action is part of a broader 31-nation ...
O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil review: how O.J. tried to boost his popularity after (not) murdering his wife
O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil is a documentary exploring the failed prank show Juiced, in which O.J. Simpson attempted to regain popularity after his acquittal. The film reveals the disturbing and...
In the drama Home a migrant family finds no fairy tale land in Denmark
In the drama film Home, a Yugoslavian man named Marko attempts to migrate to Denmark in hopes of securing a better future for his family. His decision results in a difficult separation, as he is force...
Parallel Mothers mostly gets stuck in clichés about the relationship between men and women
The film Histoires Parallèles, directed by Asghar Farhadi, explores the creative process but ultimately suffers from a thin narrative. Despite its ambitious structural presentation, the work is criti...
Documentary addresses awkward power dynamics in the open-plan office: 'You end up trapped together'
Documentary filmmaker Maartje Bakers explores the uncomfortable dynamics of workplace performance reviews in her film De manager. By capturing these traditionally private conversations, she exposes th...
Minimalist movie Diary of a Yogi by Pim de la Parra is a historical curiosity rather than a film for the ages
Nearly 33 years after its initial festival premiere, the film Diary of a Yogi by the late filmmaker Pim de la Parra is being released in cinemas. The movie serves as the final installment of a minimal...
Leviticus review: horror film about queer desire and violence could have been a bit less minimalist
Leviticus is a horror film that follows a teenager named Naim who is stalked by a murderous creature resembling his romantic interest, Ryan. The movie uses its supernatural premise to metaphorically a...
The Death of Robin Hood review: nothing remains of the benevolent bandit
Director Michael Sarnoski presents a revisionist take on the classic folklore legend in his film, The Death of Robin Hood. This anti-film deconstructs the character of the famous bandit, stripping awa...
Municipality and central government collaborate to speed up construction in Schalkwijk
Schalkwijk in Haarlem has been designated as a national large-scale housing location to fast-track the development of over 5,000 new, affordable homes. The municipality will receive central government...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from September 4 to 6
Amsterdam is hosting a wide array of free and ticketed events from September 4 to 6, including outdoor festivals, theater performances, and community celebrations. Residents can enjoy diverse activiti...
Just as thirty heavily armed criminals in Overasselt shock the Netherlands, an enviable series on subversive drug crime begins
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk to host new game show on SBS6
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk will return to television to host a new game show called The Golden Elevators on SBS6, scheduled for early next year. Alongside this announcement, Talpa revealed several new ent...
End of the line for presidium: Bij1 parliamentary leader Tofik Dibi is registered in Amsterdam
Bij1 council member Tofik Dibi faced potential removal from his position following reports of unpaid rent and an unknown residential address. Dibi has since returned to the council, confirming he is o...
De Nederlandsche Bank has moved 86 tonnes of gold from the US and Canada to London
De Nederlandsche Bank has transferred over 86 tonnes of gold from North America to London to enhance its crisis resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty. This move increases the Dutch gold storage in ...
Tofik Dibi addresses rent arrears and bailiff scandal: "I am a human with real human problems"
Amsterdam city council member Tofik Dibi has addressed concerns regarding his residency and financial situation after reports surfaced about his rent arrears and avoidence of bailiffs. Dibi confirmed ...
Amsterdam does not have to pay damages to swimmer (33) paralyzed after diving at Bogortuin
An appeals court has ruled that the municipality of Amsterdam is not liable for the severe injuries sustained by a man who was paralyzed after diving into shallow water at the Bogortuin swimming spot....
Video | Fighting game classic Street Fighter gets new feature film
A new feature film based on the classic video game series Street Fighter is currently in development. The movie will feature Ryu and Ken, who are recruited by Chun-Li to compete in the World Warrior T...