Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ajax to start with Abdellah Ouazane against Heerenveen, Kasper Dolberg to lead the attack again
First all-electric Ferrari auctioned for record amount
The first fully electric Ferrari, the Ferrari Luce, has been sold at auction for a record-breaking $40 million. This sale makes it the most expensive new car ever auctioned, despite previous criticism...
At The Rage Room you can smash your stress to pieces: ‘90 percent of our customers are women’
The Rage Room in Haarlem offers customers an opportunity to release stress by smashing objects using tools like sledgehammers and baseball bats. The venue reports that approximately 90 percent of its ...
Ajax women win first Eredivisie opening match against FC Utrecht
Remaining silent about the camps in Japan was ‘very wise’, the old men said. In The Hague, they thought otherwise
European champion Stefan Nillessen after golden final sprint: You smell blood and you go
Four rare Renaissance paintings stolen from Sicilian museum
Four rare Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in the Italian city of Messina. This theft occurred shortly after Italian police recovered stolen works by Cézanne, R...
Students Lucy and Layla create mural for Lisa: "Deserves a visible spot"
Two 18-year-old students, Lucy Beukeboom and Layla Rademaker, have completed a mural in Amsterdam to honor the memory of a 17-year-old girl named Lisa, who was murdered nearly a year ago. The artwork ...
All Amsterdam metro services halted by traffic control system failure
All metro services in Amsterdam were halted due to a technical failure in the GVB's traffic control system. Technicians are working to resolve the issue, which affects signals and switches, with an ex...
Challenger to major textbook publishers receives financial backing from 1,500 schools
New schoolbook publisher Neon is entering the market by collaborating with schools to develop educational materials. The company has secured financial backing from 1,500 primary and secondary schools ...
Disneyland Paris brings Space Mountain back to its original theme
Disneyland Paris has announced that its Space Mountain roller coaster will revert to its original theme inspired by Jules Verne and lunar travel. The transition away from the current Star Wars-themed ...
Have you seen Woezel, Muffin or Kleintje? These 10 pets are missing in Haarlem
Ten pets have gone missing in Haarlem over the past week. Owners are currently searching for their lost animals, including pets named Woezel, Muffin, and Kleintje.
From Italian ice cream to a urinating woman: what happened this week in Amsterdam
This week in Amsterdam saw a variety of local stories, ranging from the opening of a homemade Italian ice cream shop on the Kinkerstraat to a curious incident involving a woman on the Amstelveenseweg....
Fire with heavy smoke following possible explosion in Amstelveen apartment building
A fire broke out in an apartment building on Watercirkel in Amstelveen overnight following a suspected explosion. Although the fire was quickly contained, residents were temporarily evacuated due to h...
More bladder infections in summer: how to reduce the risk
Bladder infections occur more frequently during the summer months due to lifestyle habits like wearing wet swimwear. Urologist Piet Hoebeke explains the causes of this seasonal increase and offers adv...
The 'old-fashioned' photo booth is trendy again: "This feels more special"
Old-fashioned photo booths are seeing a resurgence in popularity across Amsterdam, often drawing long queues of tourists and locals. Despite the ubiquity of smartphone cameras, many people find the ph...
The Greenhouse | Climate damage is mounting, should we step on the gas?
In his weekly column, climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the significant economic and environmental impact of the extreme summer of 2026 in the Netherlands. He questions whether the resulting agr...
Second Simpsons movie in the works, coming to theaters in 2027
The creators of the hit series The Simpsons are currently developing a second feature film. The New Simpsons Movie is scheduled for a theatrical release in the fall of 2027.
Comedian Nate Bargatze breaks world record with ticket sales
American comedian Nate Bargatze has set a new Guinness World Record for the highest number of tickets sold for a stand-up comedy tour. His "Big Dumb Eyes" tour has reached a milestone of over 2 millio...
Hendricks Caravan comes to Haarlem: theater and music at Huis Hodshon on the Spaarne
Hendricks Karavaan is moving to the historic Huis Hodshon in Haarlem this summer for a series of theater and music performances. The event follows a previous 2025 edition held in Velsen-Zuid and will ...