Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
What does Amsterdam smell like?
This article explores the unique and evolving scent profile associated with the city of Amsterdam. It questions what specific aroma characterizes the Dutch capital throughout its history.
Fashion show starring Carice van Houten to air on NPO 3 starting August 18
The fashion program 'A Beautiful Mess,' hosted by Carice van Houten, will premiere on NPO 3 on August 18. The show, which focuses on the benefits of secondhand clothing, was previously available for s...
Viola Davis to star in upcoming thriller series Ascent
Viola Davis has been cast as the lead in the upcoming thriller series Ascent. The project is being written by John Logan, known for his work on James Bond films such as Skyfall and Spectre.
Taking a break from the heat: ‘normal’ temperatures between 21 and 25 degrees in the coming days
Major concert at WorldPride Village on Museumplein: "This should really happen every year"
WorldPride recently kicked off its final week in Amsterdam with a major concert at the Museumplein featuring international artists like Beth Ditto and Billy Porter. The event, which included performan...
Kids Top 20 adds AI label to AI presenter: 'Accountability towards children'
Production company CTM has added an AI label to Instagram videos featuring the AI host Jess from the youth program Kids Top 20. The company states this decision is intended to ensure transparency and ...
Twice as much fast food in twenty years: ‘Time to treat unhealthy food the same as smoking and drinking’
The number of fast-food restaurants in the Netherlands has nearly doubled over the last twenty years. Professor Esther Aarts is calling for stricter regulations on unhealthy food, advocating for an ap...
Working one day less is cheaper, while Marijn (38) and Elise (35) didn't expect that
Marijn and Elise consulted a budget coach to discuss the feasibility of Marijn transitioning to a four-day workweek. Although they initially believed they could not afford the change, they are now exp...
Home battery and heat pump sellers use dishonest sales tactics
The Vereniging Eigen Huis reports an increase in complaints regarding aggressive door-to-door sales and misleading tactics by companies selling home batteries and heat pumps in the Netherlands. Consum...
Crypto dispute between friends escalates: Victim threatened, extorted and humiliated
A 24-year-old MMA fighter from Amsterdam and his brother are facing charges for allegedly kidnapping, threatening, and extorting an acquaintance over a cryptocurrency investment dispute. During a pro-...
Even at the cleanest measuring site, Amsterdam's air contains more nitrogen dioxide than the EU will allow from 2030
Look at Bolgewas and be happy! artist Paul Koning said about his self-portrait at his own funeral
The illustrations of artist Debbie Tea (40) are both playful and heavy: 'I discovered that God is not the problem, but people'
Jetta (21) and Lena (21) met at a festival: ‘When I told Lena I wanted to be free, I had to cry my eyes out’
Zu (56) runs a bed and breakfast in Amsterdam South: 'They once took the keys out of revenge'
Another fire at Middenmeer sports park in East, football and tennis clubs evacuated
A fire broke out at a building under construction at the Middenmeer sports park in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Local sports clubs were briefly evacuated as a precaution, but no injuries were reporte...
Another burglary at fire station, this time in Amsterdam-East: "Extremely angry about it"
Life-saving equipment was stolen from a fire station in Amsterdam-Oost on Sunday night, marking the third such burglary in the city in three weeks. Fire officials expressed outrage and concern over th...
British Princess Eugenie welcomes third child: 'Overjoyed with our little girl'
British Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have welcomed their third child, a daughter. The couple announced that the baby was born in Portugal on Monday.
Ariana Grande takes a break from the spotlight due to relentless fan reactions disguised as concern
50,000 women already using Lisa’s discrete period app: ‘We will never sell data’
Lisa Volkers has developed a privacy-focused menstrual tracking app that now serves 50,000 users. She created the platform to provide an alternative to existing apps that often sell user data to third...