Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Chinese food delivery worker wins literary prize for poems about his job
56-year-old Chinese food delivery worker Wang Jibin has won the prestigious Lu Xun Literature Prize for his poetry and essays about the life of delivery personnel. He originally gained fame and recogn...
Amsterdam to take action against festival organizer Sona; D66, Volt, and VVD raise questions over hard liquor and cash-paid VIP tables
Fewer Dutch apples on shelves this year, but more pears
Dutch fruit growers anticipate a significant decrease in this year's apple harvest compared to last year. Conversely, the pear harvest is expected to be more abundant than in the previous season.
A walk through Amsterdam with an analog camera can lead to a connection: A shared hobby breaks the ice
Øeb (58) has a bar in his living room and crates full of vinyl: ‘You can only come here by invitation’
Gathering and praying: photographer Marte Visser followed the community of the Portuguese Synagogue
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Sophie from Rotterdam wins Scorito World Cup pool: 'I don't actually know anything about football'
Sophie Kronenburg, a 28-year-old woman, unexpectedly won the Scorito World Cup betting pool by outperforming thousands of other participants. Despite claiming to have little knowledge of football, she...
Amsterdam expands ban on begging: ‘People are being actively approached for money’
Jessie J and partner split up: We will continue to raise our son together
Singer Jessie J has announced on Instagram that she and basketball player Chanan Colman have ended their relationship. The former couple stated that they remain committed to co-parenting their son tog...
Melanie C married last weekend in dress designed by Victoria Beckham
Spice Girls singer Melanie C married her partner Chris Dingwall this past weekend in the Lake District, United Kingdom. The bride wore a wedding dress designed by her bandmate Victoria Beckham.
Truck ban on Merwede Bridge costs transport sector 1.5 million euros daily
A truck ban on the Merwede bridge near Gorinchem forces approximately 18,000 trucks to take detours daily, causing significant delays. The transport sector estimates these diversions cost 1.5 million ...
Ajax to face Shelbourne or Kalju in potential next round
Ajax signs young striker from Juventus on loan
Ajax has signed 20-year-old Italian striker Diego Pugno on a one-year loan deal from Juventus. The agreement includes an option for the Amsterdam club to purchase the forward for one million euros, wi...
WorldPride Amsterdam 2026: what you need to know about public transport and traffic
Amsterdam will host WorldPride from July 25 to August 8, 2026, featuring a Canal Parade on August 1. Residents and visitors are advised to plan their travel carefully as the event will lead to signifi...
Life-saving equipment stolen in double burglary at IJdoornlaan fire station
The Zebra fire station on the IJdoornlaan in Amsterdam was broken into twice this weekend, resulting in the theft of essential life-saving rescue equipment. Thieves smashed windows to gain entry and s...
What we suspected is true: refineries and oil companies are profiting from expensive diesel and gasoline
Oil companies and refineries are significantly increasing their profits amid the global Iran crisis by leveraging fluctuating oil prices. This financial gain comes directly at the expense of motorists...
World Cup final halftime show review roundup: 'Pop music can be truly awful'
For the first time in history, a halftime show was organized during the World Cup football final featuring artists like Madonna, Justin Bieber, and BTS. However, critics reported that the performance ...
Film The Odyssey has spectacular opening weekend with over 230 million in revenue
ACM: motorists can save significantly by choosing a different gas station
The Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) in the Netherlands has reported that motorists can save significantly by comparing fuel prices. Their analysis found that prices for gasoline and diesel c...