Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Dutch holidaymakers trapped: criminals hijack Booking.com chat to strike
Dutch holidaymakers using the Booking.com platform have fallen victim to a persistent fraud scheme where criminals hijack hotel chat conversations. Investigations reveal that approximately fifteen vic...
Heritage of the Week | Looking towards the Southeast
The 40th edition of Open Monumentendag in Amsterdam highlights heritage sites beyond the traditional canal houses, including an increasing number of monuments available for public viewing in the Zuido...
British The Office actress Lucy Davis (53) has terminal breast cancer
British actress Lucy Davis, known for her role in The Office, has announced that she is suffering from incurable breast cancer that has metastasized to her bones. The 53-year-old actress is currently ...
Remarkable: this Wednesday evening you will see not one but two aerial displays in Haarlem
Residents in Haarlem can witness two separate celestial events on Wednesday evening, starting with a solar eclipse. Viewers are encouraged to remain outside after the eclipse to observe a second spect...
Discover the secret gems of Oud-West
This article explores hidden gems and secret locations within the Oud-West neighborhood. It provides a guide for those interested in discovering lesser-known spots in this specific area of Amsterdam.
Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner to star in Possession thriller remake
Actors Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner will star in a remake of the 1981 thriller film Possession. The production is scheduled for release next summer.
Multiple homes evacuated after e-bike fire in storage unit in De Pijp
Multiple homes on the Eerste Jan van der Heijdenstraat in Amsterdam were evacuated overnight following a fire caused by an electric bike battery in a storage room. Two people were checked for smoke in...
ABN AMRO profit rises on mortgages and corporate loans
ABN AMRO reported higher profits in the second quarter, driven by growth in mortgages and corporate loans. The bank also managed to reduce operating costs while continuing its ongoing reorganization e...
Number of bankruptcies fell by 11 percent in July
The number of bankruptcies in the Netherlands decreased by 11 percent in July compared to the same month last year. According to Statistics Netherlands, 266 companies filed for bankruptcy, marking a d...
Rod Stewart forced to cancel rest of tour after heart procedure
Singer Rod Stewart has been forced to cancel the remainder of his tour in the United States and Mexico to undergo a heart procedure. He will be unable to perform for the next month while he recovers f...
From a portion of fries to Minister of Defence was only a small step
Julie Andrews turns down role in Princess Diaries 3: 'I've left that behind'
Julie Andrews has confirmed she will not reprise her role in the upcoming third installment of the Princess Diaries film series. The ninety-year-old actress stated that she has moved on from the proje...
Video | Princess Amalia enters stadium in carriage to cheers
Pumpkins are ready for autumn, but customers are not: "I'm gutted"
Ornamental pumpkins at the De Beemgaard care farm in Zwanenburg have ripened unusually early this year, leaving the owner struggling to find customers interested in autumn decorations while it is stil...
Singer-songwriter Amor moves to New York for master's degree: 'I’m getting closer to the answer of who I am as an artist'
Forum school to open Monday and receives funding despite controversy: eighteen students in classrooms
Despite significant public criticism, a new Forum school is set to open in the Netherlands with eighteen students and government subsidies. The school currently meets all legal requirements, though of...
From tropical reefs to canals: the sea sponge is an important seabed dweller everywhere: We must treasure them
Opinion: Amsterdam has a lot to learn from Asian countries when it comes to zebra crossings
We wanted more spontaneous conversations, didn't we? Just leave those benches at cafés where they are
