Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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 ...
The Sopranos actor Vincent ‘Big Pussy’ Pastore (80) has died – also once seen in Flodder in America
58-year-old Marc from Haarlem missing for over two weeks
Police are searching for 58-year-old Marc from Haarlem, who has been missing since July 15. He was last seen in the Parkwijk neighborhood, though his debit card was used in Zandvoort on July 20, and a...
Summer in the City group exhibition offers both a retrospective and a preview
Bol retail platform promises improvements following complaints from sales partners
Online retail platform bol has announced improvements to its communication processes following complaints from business partners. The company intends to offer customers more contact options beyond its...
British toy action figure Action Man to get live-action film
Toy manufacturer Hasbro is developing a live-action film based on the British action figure Action Man. The project is being produced in collaboration with the British film studio Working Title.
A newspaper column? ChatGPT knows how to handle a stale 400-word piece
This article explores the capabilities of artificial intelligence by testing whether ChatGPT can effectively write a weekly column. The piece questions if the AI can successfully emulate the style of ...
Burglars spend 1.5 hours at Osdorp home, police release footage
Two burglars spent an hour and a half breaking into a home in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam on the evening of King's Day. The perpetrators eventually gained entry by smashing a window and stole...
Books are being bought up to train chatbots, is the Dutch market next?
AI companies are purchasing large quantities of books worldwide, including from the Dutch retailer De Slegte, to train chatbots before destroying the physical copies. It remains unclear whether the Du...
Linden tree misery in Haarlem continues: over 2,700 people sign petition
A conflict in Haarlem regarding the placement of linden trees in the Zijlstraat continues as over 2,700 people signed a petition to keep them. While a property owner argues the trees block the view of...
American rock star pays tribute to resistance hero Truus Menger
American guitarist Tom Morello has released a song titled 'Date Night' which pays tribute to the late Haarlem resistance hero Truus Menger. The song recounts Menger's wartime actions against German oc...
Both suspects in Dam Square monument vandalism released
Two suspects arrested for vandalizing the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam have been released while awaiting trial in November. The monument was defaced with graffiti and lipstick slogans ...
Korthals Altes (76) refuses to retire: ‘Better to die if that curiosity fades’
At 76 years old, Willem Korthals Altes continues to work, defying the typical trend of retiring after reaching the AOW age. He emphasizes that maintaining his curiosity and professional engagement is ...
Mortgage rates are nearly half a percentage point higher than before the Iran war
The average ten-year fixed mortgage interest rate with National Mortgage Guarantee in the Netherlands has risen to 4.09 percent, the highest level this year. Financial advisor Van Bruggen reports that...
Amsterdam Heat Plan active: over 70 cooling centers and free swimming for city pass holders
Amsterdam has activated its heat plan due to high temperatures, offering more than 70 cooling locations throughout the city. Additionally, holders of a Stadspas are eligible for free access to swimmin...
Two boats destroyed in fire at Erasmusgracht
Two boats were destroyed in a fire at the Erasmusgracht in Amsterdam early this morning. No injuries were reported, and authorities currently have no evidence of arson.