Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

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
Rita: over 170 reports of discrimination during second weekend of WorldPride
OM: Sophie Straat’s ‘white men to the back’ statement is not punishable

Shipping companies face challenges due to drought
Companies transporting goods via inland waterways in the Netherlands are facing significant disruptions due to persistent drought conditions. With no immediate relief in sight, these logistical challe...
Structures already visible at Ajax that were completely missing last year

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Metal band Megadeth to bring farewell tour to AFAS Live next year
American metal band Megadeth will perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on March 24, 2027, as part of their farewell tour. The concert announcement was made by promoter MOJO on Monday.
Klaas (63) lives in a mansion in the Plantagebuurt: 'I don't hear city sounds, only tropical birds from Artis'
Shameless ADHD tornado Kim Karssen tosses the audience to and fro at Meer voor mannen – ‘I really have a wild pussy’
Noha Saré: ‘The electronic side makes our music harder to categorize’
Arjan Linker composes Indian music for Western musicians: ‘The audience chooses what we play’
From Junya to Lisa Jacobs: these top musicians return for the Grachtenfestival
Amsterdam green space as a concert hall: ‘Listening to music next to a hedge is precisely the charm’

Roundabout art series: Many do not see that Abri and Peperbus are works of art
Since 1997, Frank Halmans' functional artwork 'Abri en Peperbus' has been located at the Van Limburg Stirumplein in Amsterdam. While many residents overlook its artistic nature, the piece serves as a ...
Too few visitors: Johan Derksen's blues festival in Grolloo ends after nine editions

Lizzy (21) from Haarlem severely assaulted out of nowhere at Veerplas
On July 30, a 21-year-old woman and a 66-year-old man were separately assaulted by the same unidentified man at the Veerplas in Haarlem. The police are currently investigating the attacks and seeking ...