Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ajax newcomers may debut against NEC, full-backs and veterans sidelined
Ajax newcomers Yves Bissouma and Simon Adingra may debut against NEC as the team deals with several injury setbacks. Key players including full-backs Anton Gaaei and Caio Henrique, as well as veterans...
EU selects 46 raw materials projects to reduce dependence on China
The European Commission has launched 46 projects across sixteen countries to reduce reliance on China for vital raw materials like lithium and copper. These initiatives, supported by prioritized permi...
Podcast | This is why Peter Pannekoek took a jab at Samson and the hitmaker speaks out
This article serves as an introduction to the latest episode of the entertainment podcast De Achterklap, hosted by Lara Zevenberg, Michiel Vos, and Roos de Ridder. The hosts discuss current entertainm...
Haarlem traffic artery closed: Schipholweg shut to car traffic
The Schipholweg in Haarlem is closed to car traffic until October 12 to allow for the construction of a bicycle basement at the new Spaarnepoort bus station. While motorists must follow posted diversi...
Topsport Amsterdam office unusable after Olympic Stadium fire
Topsport Amsterdam faces a five-month displacement after a fire in the Olympic Stadium's parking garage caused significant soot and smoke damage to its offices. Despite the facility closure, the organ...
Prince Andrew receives damages after early lease termination
Prince Andrew has secured compensation after his housing contract was terminated decades early, though he previously faced a large fee for property maintenance. Meanwhile, a judge has declared that th...
Jetten calls parliamentary debate on rainbow flag 'a pity'
Prime Minister Rob Jetten expressed disappointment over the political division in the House of Representatives regarding the decision to hoist the rainbow flag for Coming Out Day. Despite opposition f...
Politics on the Amstel: Bridge across the IJ falters further and leave Amsterdam while you can
The Politiek aan de Amstel podcast reports on budget criticisms, potential mismanagement of parking funds, and further delays to the Oostbrug project. The episode also reviews local policies, includin...
Athletics coach Kees honored for founding Parkinson's running group for fellow patients
Kees van den Berg has received a Respect Award for founding a specialized running group for Parkinson's disease patients at the AV23 athletics club in Amsterdam. As he prepares to step down from his r...
Rian Gerritsen and William Spaaij to star in Flodder the Musical
Rian Gerritsen and William Spaaij have been cast as the leads in the upcoming Flodder de Musical, a stage adaptation of the classic 1986 Dutch comedy film. The production, which will also feature Koen...
Review: Pierre-Laurent Aimard pays tribute to the 88 keys of the grand piano
Pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard launched his residency at the Muziekgebouw in Amsterdam with a challenging program of contemporary music. The concert featured a special performance with composer George ...
ADE 2026: these are the best free parties
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2026 features a wide array of free events across the city, including pop-up parties, art exhibitions, and industry mixers. The diverse program offers music and cultural exp...
Regional bus drivers to strike all day Wednesday, impacting city public transport too
Regional bus drivers plan a one-day strike next Wednesday following stalled collective agreement negotiations, impacting several bus lines operating within Amsterdam. The unions are demanding higher w...
Kluun (62) finds Amsterdam too tidy and well-behaved: ‘If you compare the Amsterdam of today to the city of twenty years ago, you think: what happened?!’
Author Kluun expresses disappointment with the changing, overly polite nature of modern Amsterdam, contrasting it with the grittier city of twenty years ago. He also advocates for linguistic evolution...
Review: The Secret Club 3.0 is a colorful collection of fun
De Geheime Club 3.0 is an experimental performance by four young artists that explores themes of time and modern anxiety through music and movement. Developed under the BonteHond talent program, the s...
Haarlem takes financial risk with new Spaarne Gasthuis construction
Haarlem is assuming significant financial risk by providing a 100 million euro guarantee and committing to purchase the current hospital site for 25 million euros to keep the Spaarne Gasthuis in the c...
Students lose energy drinks after police locker inspection
Students at a school in Nieuw-West had energy drinks and nicotine pouches confiscated following a locker inspection conducted by school staff and the police. Authorities stated the search was intended...
Virgin hopes to lure passengers away from Eurostar with luxury and comfortable train
Virgin has ordered twelve high-speed trains from Alstom to challenge Eurostar on international routes between cities including London and Amsterdam starting in 2030. The company aims to differentiate ...
Review: & Juliet is a mediocre musical farce with great music and stunning dance
The musical & Juliet reimagines Shakespeare's classic play using the hit songs of producer Max Martin to tell a coming-of-age story about Juliet. While the production impresses with high-energy street...
Hefner's widow asks Jessica Biel to reconsider movie role: 'Don't glorify him'
Crystal Harris, the widow of Hugh Hefner, is urging actress Jessica Biel to reconsider her role in the film Playmates due to allegations of abuse and exploitation at the Playboy Mansion. Harris argues...