Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sam Smith finds obsession with streaming numbers 'depressing'
Sam Smith expressed that they find the obsession with streaming figures depressing ahead of the release of their new album, Hazel Eyes. The artist believes fans are focusing too much on the business a...
Mystery: this is the story behind the ‘peeing woman’ along the Amstelveenseweg
A peculiar statue on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam, popularly known as the 'peeing woman,' has sparked curiosity among locals and travelers. Despite its nickname, the statue's pose actually depicts...
Wealthy Chinese woman sponsors drama series to get 60 kissing scenes with favorite actor
A wealthy Chinese woman financed a drama series specifically to force her favorite actor, Zhong Yufei, into performing sixty kissing scenes with her. The actor publicly expressed his distress regardin...
Screen time | Why would you outsource talking to your children to AI?
In his column 'Schermtijd,' tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses the growing influence of artificial intelligence on family life. He explores the potential implications and concerns regarding the integ...
EasyJet cancels one hundred flights in France due to cabin crew strike
EasyJet has cancelled approximately one hundred flights in France this weekend due to strikes by cabin crew members. The airline took this preventive measure to ensure that affected passengers have su...
Tielen’s quarter-hour: Junior minister calls on families to practice language every day
State Secretary for Education Judith Tielen has issued a national call for parents and grandparents to dedicate 15 minutes daily to language practice with children. This initiative comes in response t...
Haarlem mystery: there is a story behind the half-shutters on many old buildings
Many historic buildings in Haarlem, particularly around the Grote Markt and Gedempte Oude Gracht, feature windows partially covered by shutters. This article explores the historical origins and purpos...
Dreaming, building and surviving: three North Holland clubs kick off in the second division
Three Dutch amateur football clubs, AFC Amsterdam, Koninklijke HFC, and RKAV Volendam, are preparing for the start of their new season in the second division. The coaches of these teams are focusing o...
Fewer mosquitoes due to dry summer: good for us, not for swifts and bats
The ongoing dry summer in Amsterdam is causing local pools to dry up, resulting in a significant decrease in the mosquito population. City ecologist Geert Timmermans warns that while this benefits res...
Vajèn van den Bosch lands lead role in The Greatest Showman musical in London
Dutch actress Vajèn van den Bosch has been cast as the lead in the new Disney musical The Greatest Showman on London's West End. She becomes the first Dutch performer to join the original cast of a n...
This 'chief heat officer' must guide Amsterdam through increasingly hot summers
Amsterdam has appointed a 'chief heat officer' to help the city navigate increasingly hot summers. This official is tasked with implementing measures to protect vulnerable residents during heatwaves a...
Savings of up to 10,000 euros: how neighbors in Amsterdam Nieuw-West are learning from each other when buying a heat pump
Krasi (35) from Bulgaria now lives in Amsterdam: ‘The first time I came to the Netherlands, they thought I was a victim of human trafficking’
These plug-and-play home batteries are easy to install, but raise safety concerns: ‘They are even being used as side tables’
A new generation of affordable, self-installable home batteries has become widely available in stores across the Netherlands. While these units are significantly cheaper than traditional fixed models,...
Every footstep from neighbors is audible and palpable: Brasa Village in Amsterdam Southeast symbolizes problems with flexible housing
Everything about the Wilhelmina Drucker monument on Churchilllaan screams resistance
Near the place where Lisa was murdered, the reeds are still 4 meters high: what became of the promises for better safety after her death?
Sausage maker Samuel Levie: So much is happening in the North, for me it is now truly Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Grannies are a hit: 'In the past, old pastries weren't allowed in the window'
