Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Alice in Wonderland theater production is a dazzling adventure full of dance, music, and magic
The Toneelmakerij and Doxx are launching a contemporary theatrical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, focusing on themes of identity and self-confidence. The production premieres on October 11 at the ...
Everything Walther Ploos van Amstel (1962-2026) said was backed by data and his experience as an Amsterdammer: 'An engaged citizen and a true expert'
Walther Ploos van Amstel, a renowned logistics expert and longtime Amsterdam resident, has passed away at the age of 63. He was widely respected for providing the municipal government with evidence-ba...
Falls in Haarlem: 9,575 elderly people seriously injured in the past five years
Elderly residents in Haarlem experienced 9,575 serious injuries from falls over the last five years, though recent data shows a downward trend in these incidents. Health experts note that targeted pre...
Joey Ceti in Love Island VIPS despite gang rape allegations
Joey Ceti has been announced as a participant in Love Island VIPS, despite currently being under investigation for alleged involvement in a gang rape. The casting decision has faced widespread public ...
Phone ban at school may backfire: 'Young people compensate with screen time at home'
Starting January 1, the Dutch government plans to expand the mobile phone ban in schools to include playgrounds and break times. While the policy aims to curb distractions, experts caution that it cou...
Artist Jeff Koons sells $100 million in art from private collection
Artist Jeff Koons is selling a private art collection valued at 100 million dollars through an upcoming auction at Christie's in New York. The collection includes high-profile works by Picasso, Manet,...
Uncertainty in oil market persists due to tensions around Strait of Hormuz
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to fuel global oil market instability as worldwide reserves drop significantly. While G7 countries are releasing strategic oil stocks to ease pressure, i...
Why did Amsterdam receive no new Michelin stars this year? ‘A three-star restaurant is still a long way off’
For the first time in ten years, Amsterdam saw no new restaurants awarded Michelin stars, while three establishments lost theirs. Experts attribute this trend to the increasing economic pressure on lo...
More companies adopt flexible power grid usage as waitlist growth slows
The number of businesses waiting for an electricity connection in the Netherlands remains high at over 15,000, although the growth rate is slowing due to infrastructure upgrades and flexible energy us...
Positive news about the crowded power grid: it seems to be leveling off
Waiting lists for business electricity connections in the Netherlands have stopped growing, with some regions even seeing a slight decline due to increased grid flexibility and new deposit requirement...
Die-hard 'zebra' Mark van der Laan briefly returns to beloved Blauw-Wit
Korfball coach Mark van der Laan recently competed against his former team, Amsterdam's Blauw-Wit, after moving to Groen Geel this summer. The match was an emotional occasion for Van der Laan, whose f...
Transavia to cut costs significantly due to insufficient profit
Transavia plans to implement significant cost-cutting measures to increase its profit margins from one percent to at least eight percent. While the specific details of these savings remain unknown, th...
Michelin doesn't look at how dirty the toilets are, but at what's on your plate: this is how stars are awarded
The Michelin Guide began as a marketing tool for a tire company to encourage travel, but it has become a global standard for restaurant ratings based strictly on culinary quality. The system uses anon...
Hack of Danish population register serves as wake-up call for the Netherlands: This could happen here too
A major cyberattack on the Danish population register has exposed the data of nine million people after hackers infiltrated the system through a third-party supplier. Cybersecurity experts warn that t...
Ex accuses Chris Brown of misconduct: My friend was threatened with death
Diamond, the former partner of Chris Brown, has accused the singer of stalking and threatening her recent romantic partners. While Diamond is seeking an end to this alleged intimidation, Brown and his...