Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
From antique street to tourist hotspot, the character of Spiegelgracht is changing
The Spiegelgracht and Nieuwe Spiegelstraat in Amsterdam are undergoing a shift in character as traditional antique shops and galleries are increasingly replaced by eateries catering to tourists. While...
Norwegian King Harald (89) hospitalized with fluid accumulation
Norwegian King Harald, aged 89, was admitted to a hospital in Oslo on Monday for medical observation due to fluid retention. The monarch has been receiving treatment for hemolytic anemia with cortison...
IT prequel series about Pennywise renewed for second season on HBO Max
The HBO Max series Welcome to Derry, a prequel to the It horror franchise featuring the clown Pennywise, has been renewed for a second season. The announcement follows the release of the show's first ...
Unrest in Zwanenburg due to squatters in demolition building next to primary school
Parents of students at De Kameleon primary school in Zwanenburg have expressed concerns after squatters occupied a vacant school building located directly next to the campus. While the municipality in...
Wildschut Antiques leaves the Jordaan after 27 years to the neighborhood's dismay: 'This isn't an antique shop, these are friends'
At Bar Kaat in Amsterdam-West you find true Limburg hospitality: You get nuts and can even have a glass of water before you order
Vanilla custard falls out of favor: supermarkets pull the dessert from shelves en masse
Dutch dairy brands and major supermarkets like Albert Heijn are phasing out 'blanke vla' due to declining consumer demand. Manufacturers have stopped production as customers increasingly prefer more d...
Rijksmuseum acquires rare, centuries-old book featuring drawings by nearly forgotten painter Rombout Uylenburgh: 'There is a real idea behind it'
Students Mats (19), Amida (38), and Mette (19) get by on 414, 2000, and 824 euros a month: 'Moving out means I have to work more'
Opinion: Ajax is headed for another failed season
Prosecutor in opening statement on Tupac murder: 'It was an act of revenge'
Prosecutors and the defense attorney for suspect Duane Davis delivered opening statements in the murder trial of rapper Tupac Shakur on Monday. The prosecution alleges the killing was an act of reveng...
Ajax match not on TV: fans must watch away game against Sion via stream
The Ajax Conference League play-off away match against FC Sion will not be broadcast on television. Fans wishing to watch the game must purchase a stream.
Ajax signs defender Torrents (19) from FC Barcelona
Ajax has signed 19-year-old Spanish defender Jofre Torrents from FC Barcelona on a four-year contract. Technical director Jordi Cruijff praised Torrents' development and noted that the player chose th...
Ajax signs 19-year-old defender from FC Barcelona: A very talented player
Ajax has signed 19-year-old defender Jofre Torrents from FC Barcelona. The player has committed to the Amsterdam-based club with a contract running until mid-2030.
Vegan businesses in London and Amsterdam face headwinds: 'If I were to open a plant-based place now, I wouldn't make it so obvious'
From a Nokia to a Delft blue teacup: The Vindplaats at the Allard Pierson gathers Amsterdam's archaeological finds
Hartjesdag on the Zeedijk: "This is the best party"
Hartjesdag, a historic celebration known as the 'carnival of Amsterdam,' returned to the Zeedijk for the 28th time on the third Monday of August. Participants dressed in cross-gender attire to celebra...
Body found in search for missing 29-year-old man
A body was discovered in the water at Koenenkade in Amsterdam during the search for a missing 29-year-old man. While official identification is pending, the police believe it is likely the missing ind...
Abraham (29) from Amsterdam missing since last weekend
29-year-old Abraham has been reported missing since Saturday evening after last being seen at 10:00 PM. Police are currently conducting a search near the Koenenkade marina in Amsterdam, where his shoe...
Volt leader Laurens Dassen to marry his girlfriend Britte
Volt party leader Laurens Dassen has announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Britte. He proposed to her during their recent vacation in Tuscany.