Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Lesley Gilliot (76) and his canary Michael Jackson are always together: ‘I brought that tradition with me from Suriname’
76-year-old Lesley Gilliot is a prominent figure in Amsterdam's Gerardus Majellakerk, where he facilitates a weekly support group called De Hangmannen. Having overcome a troubled past involving confli...
10 years of ZeeZout Festival: ‘The line-up of the first edition would be unaffordable now’
Founders Stijn Ceelen and Glenn Schonewille are celebrating the tenth anniversary of the ZeeZout festival this Saturday at the Tuinen van West in Amsterdam. The organizers highlighted that staying com...
Electric driving is the future, but can Amsterdam handle the rapid growth of electric vehicles?
Amsterdam is facing grid capacity challenges as the number of electric vehicles rises, particularly concerning the requirements for heavy-duty transport. To address these limitations, officials are co...
Summer fruit was widely available in early modern Amsterdam – but also considered dangerous by doctors
Early modern Amsterdam enjoyed a wide availability of summer fruits that were consumed by people across all social classes. However, doctors cautioned against overconsumption due to health concerns, o...
Skotoe, achenebbisj, bijgoochem – what do you think is the best Amsterdam word?
Het Parool is hosting the first Great Amsterdam Dictation on October 10th and is inviting the public to submit their favorite local words. The event highlights the evolution of Amsterdam's language, f...
Stefano (13) went to Germany with a firearm, fifty rounds, and two addresses – presumably for an attack on a Hells Angel
A 13-year-old boy from the Amsterdam region was arrested in Hamburg, Germany, after being found with a gun and fifty bullets. He allegedly intended to target a prominent Hells Angel member following r...
Rising homelessness in Amsterdam is also visible in hidden camps: It often starts with a single Decathlon tent
Informal tent encampments are appearing with increasing frequency along railway lines and highways on the outskirts of Amsterdam. These settlements, which often grow from single tents, highlight the c...
Feuding star presenters, unemployed pundits: it promises to be a turbulent year for talk shows
The past television season was marked by internal conflicts among star presenters, failed ambitious projects, and a surge in unemployed pundits. Industry experts anticipate that the upcoming year for ...
Jazz saxophonist Kika Sprangers (31) performs with nine vocalists at Amsterdam’s Dominicuskerk: ‘A choir can completely take you over’
Jazz saxophonist Kika Sprangers is launching a two-month tour across the Netherlands with a choir project titled Hera, featuring nine vocalists. The series of performances in local churches begins on ...
Private label strawberry jam now costs only 69 cents, A-brand 3.39: the fierce battle behind the prices
Supermarket chains in the Netherlands are engaging in an intense pricing battle between private label products and premium A-brands. Industry experts explain that the significant price differences are...
Kerstin (31) from Germany has lived in Amsterdam for ten years: ‘I almost feel at home in the Dutch language, but one or two beers help’
Kerstin Wehmeyer, a 31-year-old German national living in Amsterdam, has successfully integrated into Dutch society after a decade in the city. By utilizing a language partner and engaging in social c...
The Amsterdam of singer and actor Jasha (30): ‘My favorite pub, Eddy Bar, is never too busy, and my mother lives around the corner’
Singer and actor Jasha Rudge released his debut album in May and is set to appear in the series Basta this September. The Amsterdam-based performer enjoys spending time at local spots like Eddy Bar an...
'Fuck the system': An 1868 operetta becomes anarchist punk in Tulip Town
Artist Steef de Jong has transformed Jacques Offenbach's 1868 operetta L’île de Tulipatan into a modern, anarchist punk production titled Tulip Town. The performance examines themes of gender roles...
Van Beeren lacks the sense of wonder we experienced at De Reiger, owned by the same people (7.5)
The iconic Amsterdam restaurant Eetcafé Van Beeren is under new ownership and has introduced a completely revamped kitchen menu. Despite maintaining its traditional atmosphere, the establishment repo...
Lord of the Rings producer working on new fantasy film Wars of the Drakons
A producer famous for the Lord of the Rings trilogy is returning to filmmaking to work on a new fantasy project titled Wars of the Drakons. Set in the fictional land of Aerion, the film follows a warr...
New students warned about fillers and botox during orientation week
The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate has launched an awareness campaign for students in Amsterdam to highlight the medical risks of Botox and filler treatments. Following a sharp increase in reports...
Amsterdam tenant forces rent reduction from 1200 to 380 euros and survives landlord's eviction attempt
An Amsterdam tenant successfully challenged an exorbitant rent payment, leading the Rent Tribunal to reduce their monthly costs from 1208 euros to approximately 380 euros. The landlord subsequently fa...
Education Alderman Lahlah: Tackling inequality of opportunity can sometimes take generations
Amsterdam alderman Esmah Lahlah is focusing on reducing educational inequality, noting that the issue is deeply rooted and may take generations to address. She plans to tackle persistent teacher short...
Family film Minoes returns in 4K – and Eye spent months removing dust and scratches
The beloved family film Minoes has been digitally restored to 4K quality for its 25th anniversary. Staff at the Eye Filmmuseum spent months meticulously removing dust and scratches from the original f...
Cycling from gig to gig during the Wiel Klankenfestival: ‘It could all go wrong. I love that’
The fourth Wiel Klankenfestival features an eclectic lineup of music and spoken word performances across several locations in Amsterdam. Singer-songwriter Meral Polat will open the event, which includ...