Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Five dead in Antwerp apartment fire
Canada to participate in Eurovision Song Contest for the first time next year
The European Broadcasting Union has announced that Canada will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027. This marks the first addition of a new country to the competition ...
Review: The Good Sister – what if your brother is accused of rape?
Review: La Vénus électrique is a costume fairy tale that is nothing more or less than a slightly hysterical French comedy
Review: Friendship between famous artist and supermodel fails to make Moss & Freud an interesting film
Documentary on Glen Matlock, forever the bassist kicked out of punk band the Sex Pistols: 'There was a lot of testosterone flying around'
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Be alert for door-to-door insulation companies
The municipality of Haarlem is warning residents to be cautious of insulation companies that claim to represent the city or manage government subsidies. Officials clarify that authorized advisors only...
Gentle and refreshing The Portuguese House is full of characters who have reinvented themselves
'While supplies last' does not apply to new energy fund, but not everyone will receive funding
Dutch Minister Hans Vijlbrief announced the new Noodfonds Energie to support households facing high heating costs and low income. However, individuals who limit their energy usage to save money are cu...
Koos Breukel photographs saxophonist and composer Ben van Gelder
Cabinet can breathe a sigh of relief over nitrogen plans, but there is fine print
Despite protests from farmers, Dutch Minister of Agriculture Jaimi van Essen has secured significant parliamentary support for his new nitrogen plans. However, the proposal still faces specific condit...
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized for heart failure
Convicted former film producer Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized since mid-June due to heart failure. Weinstein, who has suffered from various health issues for some time, is currently receiving ...
We are searching everywhere for lithium, yet we nonchalantly ship 1,184,000 kilos in old batteries to China
Despite efforts to reduce dependency on foreign markets for critical minerals, the Netherlands exported over 1.1 million kilograms of lithium from recycled batteries to China in 2025. This export tren...
An empty chair at Café De Jaren: close friend pays tribute to Wim T. Schippers (1942-2026)
The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is hosting a tribute to the late artist and program maker Wim T. Schippers, featuring the presentation of his final, unfinished work. His longtime friend Titus Muizel...
Millie Bobby Brown did strength, conditioning and jiu-jitsu training for Enola Holmes 3
Millie Bobby Brown and the cast of Enola Holmes 3 endured difficult conditions while filming in the intense heat of Malta while wearing historical costumes. Despite the physical challenges of the shoo...
Inflation falls to 2.9 percent in June due to lower energy prices
Inflation in the Netherlands fell to 2.9 percent in June 2026, down from 3.5 percent in May. This decrease is primarily attributed to lower energy prices, according to preliminary data from the nation...
After four seasons of building, The Bear is now falling apart
Jermaine Jackson allowed to defend himself in rape case
Jermaine Jackson has been granted a new opportunity to defend himself against allegations of sexual assault dating back to 1988. This follows a 2023 legal ruling in which the singer was ordered to pay...