Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Queer choirs from around the world at the Concertgebouw: We want to show the diversity of Taiwan
The second edition of the Choir Festival is taking place at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, featuring eight queer choirs from around the world. The participating groups, including choirs from the Unit...
Queer choirs from around the world at the Concertgebouw: "We want to show the diversity of Taiwan"
The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam is hosting the second edition of an international queer choir festival featuring eight groups from around the world. The performers aim to celebrate diversity and promot...
Long traffic jams and even a missed funeral: Leimuiderbrug breaks down three times this weekend
The Leimuiderbrug experienced multiple technical failures this past weekend, causing significant traffic congestion for motorists and delays for boat traffic on the Ringvaart. Local residents have exp...
No trains between Amsterdam Central and Sloterdijk due to broken overhead wires
Madonna releases new remix with Kylie Minogue after joint Pride performance
Pop icons Madonna and Kylie Minogue are releasing a new remix of the song Love Sensation this Friday. The track follows their joint performance of the song during the WorldPride event in Amsterdam.
Amazon worth more than three trillion dollars for the first time
Amazon has reached a market capitalization of over three trillion dollars for the first time. The company joins other major tech firms, including Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Apple, in reaching th...
US strikes deal with companies to triple Patriot missile production
The United States Department of Defense has reached an agreement with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to triple the production of Patriot missiles. This initiative aims to increase the manufactur...
Home shot at in Southeast, police investigating
Police are investigating a shooting at a house on Kolfschotenstraat in Amsterdam after a bullet hole was discovered on the property. This incident follows previous security concerns in the area, inclu...
Home in K-buurt shot at: bullet hole found in window
Veilig Thuis Amsterdam still takes five times longer to assess reports than legally permitted
Port workers to strike over social security cuts
Hundreds of port workers in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Zeeland plan to strike on September 4th. This industrial action is a protest against the cabinet's proposed budget cuts to social security.
PostNL sees dip in parcels and aims for explosive growth in parcel locker network
PostNL reports a decline in parcel deliveries during the first half of the year, with domestic volumes falling by 4.2 percent and international by 15 percent. To counter this downturn, the company pla...
Officer punched in the face by 20-year-old woman after beach party
A 20-year-old woman from Hoofddorp was arrested after punching a police officer in the face at a beach party in Scheveningen last weekend. The suspect was taken into custody immediately following the ...
Is magnesium really a miracle cure for muscle cramps? Sports physician separates fact from fiction
Sports physician Tom Teulingkx examines seven common claims regarding muscle cramps during exercise. He differentiates between scientific facts and popular myths to clarify whether magnesium and other...
Review: Robin Hood - shouting, pointing, and cackling in a delightfully rebellious youth production
Tree falls at Rijksmuseum, taking another tree with it
Two trees fell down overnight on the Jan Luijkenstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid near the Rijksmuseum, causing minor damage to the museum's fence. Local authorities removed the trees the following morning and...
Fundaparel: this cute dike house is in Amsterdam, but feels like a village
A charming levee house in the village of Durgerdam offers a rural, picturesque atmosphere while remaining officially part of Amsterdam. Residents can enjoy proximity to the city center and harbor view...
Ajax to face FC Noah or FC Sion in potential Conference League play-offs
Ajax has been drawn to face either FC Noah or FC Sion in the Conference League play-offs, provided they overcome Shelbourne FC in the previous round. The play-off matches are scheduled for August 20 a...
Review: crime comedy Bovensloters is a Brabantine Fargo, complete with a soft G
