Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Pop-up clinic warns Amsterdam students about botched fillers and bad Botox: 'If your practitioner isn't qualified, things can go really wrong'
Health inspectors set up a fake pop-up filler clinic in Amsterdam-Oost to warn students about the risks of receiving cosmetic procedures from unqualified practitioners. The campaign highlights the inc...
Precious necklace of Egyptian queen stolen in Vienna museum heist
A valuable diamond-encrusted necklace once owned by Egyptian Queen Nazli Sabri was stolen by two men from the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. The piece, created by Van Cleef & Arpels, was being disp...
Real estate agents agree: the bidding process needs to be clearer
Real estate associations NVM and Vastgoed Nederland are calling for new legal regulations to improve transparency in the home bidding process. They are joining the Vereniging Eigen Huis in advocating ...
Jetten struggles with the issue that was always simmering: there are three blood types in his cabinet
The Dutch cabinet is struggling to secure opposition support for the upcoming budget, and coalition parties D66, VVD, and CDA have also failed to reach an internal agreement. This discord suggests tha...
Men's double sculls win gold at World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, silver for women
Dutch rowers Van Dorp and Twellaar won gold in the men's double sculls at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam after overcoming a weather delay. Meanwhile, Benthe Boonstra and Roos de Jong earn...
Lil' Kleine demands hundreds of thousands back from former manager Nathan Moszkowicz
Rapper Lil' Kleine is suing his former manager, Nathan Moszkowicz, for approximately 350,000 euros. The rapper claims the money was improperly transferred to Moszkowicz's company following a major dea...
Video | Céline Dion receives warm welcome upon arrival in Paris
Singer Céline Dion has received a warm welcome upon her arrival in Paris. This visit marks her first major series of performances since being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.
Election of bishop in Old Catholic Church of Haarlem: "Truly exciting"
The Old Catholic Church of Haarlem is holding a public election this Saturday to select a new bishop, a process currently characterized by significant uncertainty regarding the outcome. Following the ...
Full council speaks out against intimidation and aggression toward local politicians
The Amsterdam city council has issued a joint statement condemning the rising levels of intimidation and aggression faced by local politicians. Council members declared that using legal threats or tar...
Moving? Homeowners over 65 in Haarlem move less than you would expect
Recent data shows that homeowners over 65 in Haarlem sell their properties less often than expected, accounting for only 25 percent of sales despite owning 29 percent of the homes. Many seniors remain...
GVB expands ferry schedule: later into the evening and more frequent service from Pontsteiger to NDSM
GVB is doubling the frequency of the Pontsteiger to NDSM ferry and extending service hours on several routes starting September 1 to address rising passenger numbers in Amsterdam. The transit authorit...
Haakon to be sworn in as new King of Norway on Tuesday
Haakon will officially become the new King of Norway, known as Haakon VIII, during a swearing-in ceremony at the parliament on Tuesday. He has chosen "Everything for Norway" as his royal motto, succee...
Notable Flowerbikeman has been detained for nearly a month: "Significant chance of deportation"
Warren Gregory, widely known as the Amsterdam Flowerbikeman, has been detained for nearly a month due to residency permit issues. He is currently held in a Rotterdam detention center while awaiting a ...
Politics on the Amstel: Alderman Lahlah pulls a 'Moormannetje' and Nicolaï has lice
Journalists discuss the recent committee debuts of aldermen Esmah Lahlah and Araya Sumter alongside other political matters in Amsterdam in the latest Politiek aan de Amstel podcast. Topics include up...
Coja Snacks isn't perfect, but it's a snack bar that dares to innovate
After suffering a fire in 2024, the Amsterdam-based snack bar Coja Snacks has reopened with a modernized interior and an expanded menu. While the business successfully adapts to current market trends ...
It has been decades since Ajax had a top talent like Abdellah Ouazane
Fed official Kevin Warsh says US central bank must fight inflation
Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh has called for the United States central bank to address inflation, which has exceeded its two percent target for over five years. While Warsh advocates for potent...