Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Yesilgöz wants to be VVD leader again in next elections
VVD leader Dilan Yesilgöz has confirmed she intends to remain the party's lead candidate for the next general elections. The announcement came during a meeting in Veghel where she addressed internal ...
Di-rect singer Marcel Veenendaal (44): ‘Every year they ask if I want to do The Passion. No way, I call it Depression’
Marcel Veenendaal, the lead singer of the band Di-rect, recently discussed his career and musical interests during an interview. The conversation coincided with the release of the group's latest album...
Opinion: A man was masturbating on metro 53. Is Amsterdam doing enough to protect women in Zuidoost?
An incident of public indecency on Amsterdam's metro line 53 has sparked criticism regarding the safety of women traveling to the Zuidoost district at night. The upcoming cancellation of the direct ro...
Xplore students choose their own exam level, even if teachers have doubts: 'Our pass rate is lower, but we give every child a chance'
The Xplore secondary school in Amsterdam-Noord allows students to create their own curriculum and choose when to take their final exams, even if teachers have doubts. While the model offers significan...
Willem de Kooning was less abstract than previously thought: the draftsman emerges at the Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands is hosting an exhibition titled Willem de Kooning at Work, which explores the creative process of the renowned postwar artist. Featuring 120 works, the collection re...
'The worst part? That the whole street watched as they followed me and called me names': this is what everyday violence against queer people in Amsterdam looks like
Five queer residents of Amsterdam have shared personal testimonies describing a rising climate of hate, intimidation, and violence against the LGBTQ+ community. These individuals report that anti-quee...
The Bear has nothing on this: inside the kitchen of the award-winning Cradam
Café-Restaurant Amsterdam is celebrating its anniversary while managing a high-volume service that sees around six hundred reservations on weekend days. The kitchen staff maintains a fast-paced envir...
The year of young internet pioneers, bagels and coffee to go: was 1996 the year Amsterdam became a metropolis?
The year 1996 is highlighted as a transformative period for Amsterdam, marked by significant infrastructure projects like the Amsterdam Arena and the initial planning for the Noord/Zuidlijn. This era ...
A hidden suitcase in the attic revealed this Amsterdam woman's secret NSB past
The 1995 discovery of a hidden suitcase in an Amsterdam attic revealed the secret NSB past of local resident Willy Breurken. Researcher Merel Ligtelijn discovered that Breurken, who grew up in poverty...
Future technology in Amsterdam, already in Rotterdam: a self-driving shuttle transports passengers to the airport
GVB plans to begin testing self-driving buses in Amsterdam within the next three years. Similar autonomous transport technology is already being used in Rotterdam to shuttle passengers to the airport,...
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I only remember bits and pieces of Amsterdam in 1996
Many prominent Amsterdam institutions, including the Johan Cruijff Arena and the Amsterdam Dance Event, are celebrating their thirtieth anniversary in 2024. This wave of milestones highlights 1996 as ...
In the ‘Disco’ exhibition at the Wereldmuseum, you can finally get into the strictest nightclub ever
The Wereldmuseum is hosting an exhibition titled Disco that explores the history and culture of the legendary New York nightclub Studio 54. Beyond just the music, the exhibit provides visitors with an...
De Poldervogel is generous with sweets, skimps on salt, and is otherwise a fine neighborhood restaurant
De Poldervogel is a community-oriented restaurant in the Watergraafsmeer area of Amsterdam founded by local residents. While a recent review highlighted issues with dish preparation, such as an imbala...
Devanshu (34) from Mumbai left Amsterdam twice but kept coming back: 'I was welcomed here with open arms'
Devanshu Dalmia, a 34-year-old from Mumbai, has moved to Amsterdam twice for work and chose to return both times because he felt welcomed. He is now focused on raising awareness about the high levels ...
Amsterdam singer Caro (45) feels like a bit of an intruder in Zuid: 'In the Jordaan I learned as a child: leave your arrogance at home'
Singer Caro discusses her upbringing in the Jordaan neighborhood and her current life in Amsterdam-Zuid in an interview with Robert Vuijsje. She reflects on how her views of the city have shifted over...
With Bissouma, Ajax's midfield gets crowded: is the flow of young talent stalling?
The signing of Yves Bissouma at Ajax has increased competition in the midfield, raising concerns about the potential lack of first-team opportunities for young prospects. Club leadership must now bala...
Alanis Morissette to release her first Christmas album in November
Alanis Morissette is set to release her first Christmas album, titled Good Weather for Immaculate Conception, in November. The album features a variety of traditional carols, previous covers, and new ...
Trump strikes deal with Russia for direct supply of 300,000 tons of diesel
President Donald Trump announced a deal to import 300,000 tons of diesel from Russia, with additional large shipments expected in the near future. The U.S. Treasury has authorized a temporary permit f...
Trump says Russia will supply 300,000 tons of diesel to US immediately
President Trump announced that Russia will provide 300,000 tons of diesel to the United States immediately, with several million more tons scheduled for delivery in the coming months. The agreement fo...