Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Filmmaker Jikkie Schelling (28) prefers working early in the morning while the city sleeps: 'It feels like a liminal space that is all mine'
Julian Brandt (30) chose Ajax based on instinct: ‘The club kept haunting my mind’
Police release footage of foiled 2022 assassination attempt: 'Turn around! Hands against the wall'
Police have released footage from a 2022 operation in Amsterdam where they successfully prevented an attempted assassination. The intervention was triggered by a distress call from a man who spotted t...
Mentrum patient holds nurse in chokehold for minutes during escape attempt
A 29-year-old patient at the Mentrum care facility in Amsterdam has been sentenced to six months in prison and conditional psychiatric treatment for holding a nurse in a chokehold during an escape att...
Nature area burns down in Bennebroek
A fire broke out in a natural area in Bennebroek around 6:45 PM. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, limiting the damage and preventing it from spreading further.
Ariana Grande hits number 1 for the fourth time with eighth studio album eternal sunshine
American singer Ariana Grande has achieved her fourth number one spot on the Dutch Album Top 100 with her eighth studio album, 'petal'. This milestone comes shortly after the singer announced that she...
Amstelveen villa sold for 2.5 million euros but cannot be transferred due to squatters: 'Ridiculous that this is possible'
"It feels like piracy": Party boats thunder into Muider bedrooms
Residents of Muiden are experiencing significant noise pollution from loud music on party boats traveling across the IJmeer. While local authorities struggle with enforcement due to the boats moving a...
Barrie Stevens reflects on death of friend Peter Faber: "He embraced life fully"
Actor Peter Faber has passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of iconic film roles and dedicated work with youth through his foundation. His friend and colleague Barrie Stevens remembers...
Deceased man found in water near Westelijke Merwedekanaaldijk in Amsterdam-Oost
Music producer William Orbit dies at 69
British music producer William Orbit has passed away at the age of 69. His family confirmed he died at his home on July 23, though the cause of death has not been disclosed.
Ajax youth prospects turn heads and raise hopes for more playing time
You won't need to reach for the garlic sauce after a few bites here
Seeing Amsterdam Kwaku as Surinamese is a great recognition, but it must have administrative consequences
Childcare allowance increased, but Amsterdam parents more often face extra costs
Man (29) who put nurse bringing nicotine patch in chokehold for minutes faces 20 months in prison and mandatory treatment
Ajax to start without Brandt and Ter Stegen against PEC Zwolle
Ajax coach Míchel Sánchez announced that new signings Julian Brandt and Marc ter Stegen will not start in the team's opening Eredivisie match against PEC Zwolle. The club is also managing squad fitn...
Six suspects remain in custody following raids on synthetic drug labs
Six suspects arrested during raids in Dordrecht and Zwijndrecht for synthetic drug production will remain in custody for an additional fourteen days. The individuals are currently being held under res...
Brandi Carlile to perform at AFAS Live six months later than planned
American singer Brandi Carlile has rescheduled her performance at AFAS Live in Amsterdam from October 27 to April 2 due to personal circumstances. The concert will take place nearly six months later t...
Profit from supermarket savings stamps halves, but you still get extra money back
Albert Heijn customers will soon take twice as long to fill a savings book due to changes in the stamp program. Experts suggest that current savers should continue, as they still receive extra value d...