Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Watching the sun set in Haarlem: these are the beautiful photos you shared
Following the popularity of the song 'Zwoele zomernachten', residents of Haarlem shared beautiful photographs capturing the sunset in their city. The feature celebrates local scenery and encourages pe...
Ariana Grande says decision to step out of the spotlight was not impulsive
Ariana Grande stated during a concert in Chicago that her decision to take a break from the spotlight after her tour was not an impulsive choice. The singer explained that this was a planned decision ...
Rabobank invests 2 billion euros in AI following multibillion-euro profit
Rabobank has announced a plan to invest up to 2 billion euros over the next three years into artificial intelligence, data, and IT infrastructure. The initiative aims to modernize the bank's digital s...
Top 5 US charts feature only country songs for the first time
For the first time in history, the top five spots on the American Billboard Hot 100 chart are occupied exclusively by country songs. Singer Ella Langley holds the number one position with her hit Choo...
During the women's Tour de France, the Avondetappe is in France after all, and the atmosphere improves immediately
Jaafar Jackson lands first acting role after playing uncle Michael Jackson
Jaafar Jackson has landed his first acting role since portraying his uncle, Michael Jackson, in the upcoming biopic. He is set to star alongside Will Smith in the thriller film Supermax.
Amazing footage: we filmed the Canal Parade from the Book Boat using a 360-degree camera
Hundreds of thousands of spectators watched the annual Canal Parade, featuring eighty boats, which took place this past Saturday. News outlet AT5 utilized a 360-degree camera on the 'Boekenboot' to pr...
Loreen postpones European tour to next year: 'It's not easy'
Swedish singer Loreen has postponed the remaining dates of her European tour until the spring of 2027. This includes her scheduled performance at Paradiso in Amsterdam, which was originally planned fo...
What to do if stung by an Asian hornet? An allergist explains
The Asian hornet is spreading across the Netherlands, causing concern due to its painful stings and potential health risks. An allergologist from Spaarne Gasthuis in Haarlem advises using ice and anti...
Record number of building permits, but housing supply will not grow for now
The number of building permits for new homes in the Netherlands has reached record levels. However, experts at ING Research note that construction is not increasing due to labor shortages, high buildi...
Architect André van Stigt (68) visits his father Joop's North Amsterdam school building as it gains listed status: I think it has been needlessly mistreated
Between cheese, candy and hemp seeds: Amsterdam streetwear label La Fam now has its own store on the Nieuwendijk
Fish in the IJsselmeer are thriving: Nothing was swimming there in 2014
Ridden and groped: bronze bull on Beursplein symbolises optimism and rising stock prices
In Venice, the waste boat is normal, but a change ten years ago really helped against litter: 'The seagulls pecked everything open'
Benches on Purmerplein in North created vibrancy, but strict rules now ban their use
Annemarie (32) earns 2395 euros and lives with her boyfriend in the house her father bought for her: 'I know I'm lucky'
French top chef Jean Imbert arrested for domestic violence against partner
French celebrity chef Jean Imbert has been arrested and is currently being questioned by police regarding allegations of domestic violence against multiple partners. The investigation into the chef's ...
How camera surveillance works in the Delflandplein neighborhood: drug user fined nearly 500 euros
Surveillance cameras in the Delflandpleinbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam have led to the fining of a drug user caught consuming hard drugs in public. Local authorities and police report ongoing challe...
Ajax fans show old-school ambition at open day: "The treble must be achievable"
Thousands of supporters gathered at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam for Ajax's annual open day to witness the presentation of the men's and women's squads. Fans expressed high ambitions for the u...