Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
New artwork in Artis aquarium aims to make you feel like you are deep in the sea
A new art installation by Olafur Eliasson called Deep Seeing Currents has opened at the Artis aquarium in Amsterdam, offering visitors an immersive 12-minute auditory and visual experience of a deep-s...
New artwork in Artis aquarium aims to make you feel like you are deep in the sea
The Artis aquarium in Amsterdam has unveiled a new immersive art installation by Olafur Eliasson called Deep Seeing Currents. The 12-minute experience uses authentic underwater audio and lighting to s...
British school buses in trouble due to high diesel prices
Rising diesel costs are threatening the operations of British school bus companies, which are struggling to maintain services under fixed-fee contracts. Similar financial pressures are impacting trans...
Amsterdam environmental organization De Gezonde Stad to shut down: Too difficult to secure funding
Environmental organization De Gezonde Stad is shutting down due to unsustainable financial challenges. The group is well-known for projects like the Verjaardagsbos created for Amsterdam's 750th annive...
International train travel can actually be cheaper: Breda resident raises millions for his railway empire
Entrepreneur Hessel Winkelman has raised millions for his Breda-based rail company, GoVolta, which aims to make international train travel more affordable. Despite the focus on cost, the 34-year-old f...
No new Michelin-starred restaurants in Amsterdam, two restaurants lose stars
No new restaurants in Amsterdam received a Michelin star during the recent ceremony in Maastricht, while De Juwelier and Daalder lost their existing status. The city now counts sixteen one-starred res...
Ho, ho, ho! These are the dates for the Christmas market in Haarlem
The annual Christmas market in Haarlem is set to take place from December 11 to December 13, 2026. The three-day event will feature nearly 350 stalls and various entertainment programs located through...
Brain researchers win Nobel Prize in Medicine
Three researchers have been awarded the annual Nobel Prize in Medicine, with the ceremony set for December 10. The prize, funded by Alfred Nobel's estate, is the first to be announced in a series of a...
Biography of Pierre Bokma to be published in 2030
A biography about the life and career of actor Pierre Bokma is set to be published in 2030 with the actor's cooperation. The book will examine his extensive work in television, film, and theater, whil...
The opening of a bouillon restaurant in Weesp is no coincidence: People are queuing up for this concept
Bouillon d’Or has opened in Weesp following the success of similar bouillon-style restaurants in Amsterdam. The concept is gaining significant popularity, prompting questions about the criteria for ...
Singing whales, breaking ice floes, marine snow: you can now descend to the deep sea floor at the Artis Aquarium
The Artis Aquarium has launched a new sound-based installation by artist Olafur Eliasson titled Deep seeing currents, which immerses visitors in the mysterious world of the deep ocean. Running since O...
Controversial rapper Gims cancels Afas Live concert at the last minute
Rapper Gims has cancelled his European tour, including a planned performance at Afas Live in Amsterdam, citing unspecified personal reasons. The artist is currently facing formal charges in France rel...
Another explosion at apartment building in Osdorp, mailbox completely blown away
A second explosion has occurred at an apartment building on the Botteskerksingel in Amsterdam, causing structural damage to the entrance and destroying a mailbox unit. Police are currently investigati...
Netherlands-Serbia match draws 2.2 million viewers and is most-watched international game
The Dutch national football team finished a series of four Nations League matches with two wins and two draws, placing them at the top of their group. The most-watched game of the period was the final...
Amsterdam scraps neighborhood budgets
The city of Amsterdam is ending its neighborhood budget program, which allowed residents to propose and secure funding for local improvements. These projects often focused on enhancing community space...
Amsterdam man competes for world porridge title in Scotland: 'Back again next year'
Amsterdam resident India Mae Abbas traveled to Scotland to compete in the World Porridge Making Championship held in Carrbridge. Although she did not win the Golden Spurtle trophy, she plans to refine...
Transport expert and economist Walther Ploos van Amstel dies at 64
Traffic expert and economist Walther Ploos van Amstel has died at age 64. A lecturer at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, he was well-known for his contributions to logistics, mobility, an...
Norway to temporarily ban AI glasses in crowded places
Norway is introducing a temporary ban on AI smart glasses in busy public spaces due to privacy concerns regarding unauthorized recording. The Netherlands is also debating the issue, with local retaile...
Dries Roelvink consoles sons through heartbreak: I want to help and embrace them
Singer Dries Roelvink is supporting his sons Dave and Donny through their recent breakups while navigating the boundaries of paternal involvement. He remains available for emotional support but recogn...
Living with a disability: It can happen to anyone, so treat us as equals
Dinand Brummelhuis highlights the ongoing issues of discrimination, prejudice, and social exclusion faced by individuals living with disabilities. He emphasizes the importance of equal treatment for a...