Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Good for your health and your wallet: why the ‘green’ Mediterranean diet is even better
New research suggests that a green variant of the classic Mediterranean diet improves metabolism, heart health, and slows biological aging. According to nutritionist Michaël Sels, this modified diet ...
Koos Breukel photographs video artist and filmmaker Meli Vasiloudes Bayada
Christian metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix over K-pop Demon Hunters
The American Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a lawsuit against Netflix over the streaming service's use of the title 'KPop Demon Hunters'. The band claims that the similarity in names caus...
Robin de Bood (60), former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer, has died
Robin de Bood, a former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer and executive at the organization PerMens, has passed away at the age of 60 due to a long-term illness. De Bood served in local polit...
Police cautious about possible match in Lucky case
Sleep disorders after fifty can shorten careers by months
A Finnish study indicates that severe sleep disorders occurring after the age of 50 can shorten a person's career by approximately nine months. This research highlights the significant impact that sle...
Dutch ChatGPT users to see advertisements starting next week
Starting next week, OpenAI will begin displaying advertisements to ChatGPT users in 31 European countries, including the Netherlands. This rollout is part of a broader expansion of ad integration with...
Video | Hayden Panettiere mocked dolphin captivity shortly before her death
FKA twigs wins legal battle over stage name
Singer FKA twigs has secured a legal victory against the band The Twigs, who claimed trademark infringement regarding her stage name. A judge ruled that the band waited too long to file their legal cl...
Review Kontinental ’25: the death of a vagrant leads mostly to self-pity in a satire full of ironic twists
Will the identity of 'Lucky' finally be revealed? Police investigate link to missing Canadian
Police are investigating a tip regarding the identity of a man known as 'Lucky,' who has been living in an Amsterdam nursing home for three years without a known identity. The investigation follows on...
Young soldiers take oath of office at Grote Markt in Haarlem
Young soldiers from the Regiment Huzaren van Boreel will take their oath or pledge on the Grote Markt in Haarlem. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 26, at 2:00 PM.
Why are all those army helicopters flying over the city?
Military helicopters, including Chinooks, are currently flying over Amsterdam as part of the 'Medic Falcon' training exercise. The exercise, which aims to prepare personnel for military operations, is...
Police issue warning after dangerous chase along railway in Haarlem
Police arrested a suspect following a mobile phone theft at Heemstede-Aerdenhout station on Tuesday. The incident involved individuals fleeing across the railway tracks towards Haarlem, prompting a po...
Michel's attacking plan has more in common with Farioli's alleged 'defending' than with Heitinga's attacking
Festival organizer Sona launches independent investigation into co-owner Omid Kahali, who is stepping down temporarily
Military ceremony at Grote Markt
On August 26, young soldiers from the Regiment Huzaren van Boreel will take their oath during a military ceremony at the Grote Markt in Haarlem. The event includes a military parade through the city c...
Hero medal for Vera Rebel
Mayor Jos Wienen has awarded the Heldenpenning to Vera Rebel for saving a man from the Schotersingel in Haarlem on August 22, 2025. Rebel jumped into the water and brought the victim to safety after n...
Jane Schoenbrun made a queer slasher about sex, death and Hollywood: ‘The boogeyman always comes back’
