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
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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
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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
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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
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Review: crime comedy Bovensloters is a Brabantine Fargo, complete with a soft G

Rita: over 170 reports of discrimination during second weekend of WorldPride
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Rita: over 170 reports of discrimination during second weekend of WorldPride

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OM: Sophie Straat’s ‘white men to the back’ statement is not punishable

Shipping companies face challenges due to drought
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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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Structures already visible at Ajax that were completely missing last year

Video | Michael B. Jordan to star in Thomas Crown Affair remake
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Video | Michael B. Jordan to star in Thomas Crown Affair remake

Metal band Megadeth to bring farewell tour to AFAS Live next 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'
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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’
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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’
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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’
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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
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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’
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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
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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
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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
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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 ...

The Sopranos actor Vincent ‘Big Pussy’ Pastore (80) has died – also once seen in Flodder in America
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The Sopranos actor Vincent ‘Big Pussy’ Pastore (80) has died – also once seen in Flodder in America