Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
These Amsterdammers are restoring artist Robert Jasper Grootveld's floating islands: ‘He was the godfather of art confrontation’
A group of volunteers is spending their Sundays restoring the historic floating islands in Amsterdam's Entrepothaven. This effort preserves the legacy of artist Robert Jasper Grootveld, who was known ...
District removes ‘unsafe’ trampolines from Rivierenbuurt playground: ‘This makes absolutely no sense’
Authorities in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt have removed two trampolines from a local playground citing safety concerns. The equipment was taken away after residents were unable to meet strict requiremen...
Opinion: We were promised a woman-friendly city – what about the steps to my houseboat?
A city resident is questioning the implementation of woman-friendly urban design in Amsterdam after the municipality began installing grate-style stairs that are impractical for high heels. While Alde...
6 English-language book clubs in Amsterdam
Amsterdam hosts several vibrant English-language book clubs that bring together international readers to discuss a variety of genres. These groups, such as Read and Sips and AMS Chapters, offer divers...
Cato (22) gets by on 1616 euros a month: ‘Living in Amsterdam doesn’t have to be expensive’
Cato Schipper, a 22-year-old student in Amsterdam, successfully manages her monthly expenses on a budget of 1616 euros. By prioritizing her spending and embracing smaller living spaces, she remains op...
British bestselling author and former politician Jeffrey Archer (86) has died
British author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86. Known for successful series like The Clifton Chronicles, Archer also had a complex political career marked by a perjury c...
Fire at flower stall on the Amstelveenseweg
A fire occurred at a flower stall on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam, requiring multiple fire department units to respond. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Illuminated tents in Westerpark symbolize Amsterdammers without a home
The Regenboog Groep installed illuminated tents in Amsterdam's Westerpark to highlight the plight of over 13,000 residents living without permanent housing. The protest coincides with the national Wee...
Squatters in Sarphatistraat: 'Homes for people, not for profit'
Squatters have occupied a vacant building on Sarphatistraat in Amsterdam, displaying banners against profit-driven housing. Because the group has been present for over a week, police cannot conduct an...
Building squatted on Sarphatistraat
A building on Sarphatistraat in Amsterdam was occupied by squatters a week ago, who have since displayed banners protesting the commodification of housing. The property owner is aware of the situation...
Men march through Amsterdam to protect women, feminist groups ‘irked by the gesture’
Organizers are holding a march in Amsterdam this Saturday intended to advocate for women's safety. Feminist groups have criticized the event, specifically taking issue with the organizers' stated goal...
Men march through Amsterdam against violence against women, feminist groups critical of the term 'protect'
Organizers are planning a march from Dam Square to Museumplein in Amsterdam this Saturday to protest violence against women. The event has faced backlash from feminist groups who take issue with the o...
Performer Jef Van gestel and dancer Cheroney Pelupessy win Gieskes-Strijbis Podium Prize
Performer Jef Van gestel and dancer Cheroney Pelupessy have been named winners of the Gieskes-Strijbis Podiumprijs, receiving 70,000 euros each for their contributions to the Dutch performing arts. Th...
Olcay Gulsen feels 'extremely unsafe' after watch robbery
Presenter Olcay Gulsen was violently robbed of her watch by two masked individuals after leaving her office last Thursday. She has expressed profound insecurity due to the assault and the subsequent m...
At the Amsterdam Piano Duo Festival two pianists always play at once: how does that work?
The fourteenth edition of the Pianoduo Festival Amsterdam, organized by the Scholtes & Janssens duo, is currently taking place. This year's festival program emphasizes the balance between musical trad...
Mik Moody (72) and Isabelle Nadrai (59) built their own home in De Pijp: ‘Once guests sit down at the table, they never want to leave’
Mik Moody and Isabelle Nadrai have lived in a self-renovated home in Amsterdam's Diamantbuurt neighborhood since 1993. The couple transformed a dilapidated building by adding two floors and choosing a...
At the Dads and Ponytails workshop, fathers learn how to braid their daughters' hair: 'It’s actually very simple'
Faizi Nazir has launched a workshop in Amsterdam called Papa’s en Pony’s to teach fathers how to braid their daughters' hair. The initiative aims to help dads overcome their lack of experience and...
Stock of 660,000 kilos of car tires from bankrupt company still awaiting a buyer
A stockpile of 660,000 kilograms of shredded tires from the bankrupt firm Neva Ocean's remains unsold in the port of Amsterdam. The curator is struggling to finalize a sale due to stringent new Europe...
Fourteen children and relationships with stars: the love life of Elon Musk
Elon Musk has fathered fourteen children through various relationships with several women, including Justine Wilson, Talulah Riley, Grimes, Shivon Zilis, and Ashley St. Clair. His personal life is cha...
Amsterdam council demands clarity on actions of care agencies in case of Giovanni S., who stabbed three people in December
The Amsterdam city council is calling for an investigation into how various care agencies and the police handled the case of Giovanni S. This request follows findings that S. was already known to auth...