Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Screen time | Facebook film raises painful question: has anything changed at Meta?
Meta continues to face criticism regarding privacy concerns with its wearable technology and its influence on societal polarization. The release of the film The Social Reckoning, based on whistleblowe...
Actor and writer Maarten Spanjer dies at age 73
Actor and author Maarten Spanjer has died at the age of 73 following a rapid decline in his health. Known for his roles in the film Spetters and the television program Taxi, he passed away in hospice ...
Our tips for the best free parties during Amsterdam Dance Event
The 30th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event is approaching, offering a wide array of performances across the city. Attendees who missed out on sold-out tickets can still enjoy various free events, i...
Our tips for the best free parties during Amsterdam Dance Event
The 30th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event offers numerous free performances across the city despite many main events selling out. Attendees can enjoy a diverse range of genres, including house, te...
Trump drops Russian sanctions and tariffs approved by Congress
President Trump has unexpectedly blocked new sanctions and import tariffs against Russia, citing national interest despite previous congressional approval. The decision is widely viewed as an effort t...
The interim assessment of Project Cruyff: 8 conclusions on his mission at Ajax
Jordi Cruijff has reached his 250th day as a leader at Ajax, prompting an evaluation of his influence on the club's operations. Eight specific conclusions have been drawn regarding his mission as the ...
Gas price hike unstoppable: 2 euros per cubic meter in sight
Natural gas prices in the Netherlands are climbing toward 2 euros per cubic meter due to international market pressures and rising costs. Consumers are increasingly seeking long-term fixed contracts t...
30 years of ADE: how a small networking conference grew into the world's largest dance marathon
The Amsterdam Dance Event is celebrating its 30th anniversary, having grown from a small industry gathering into the world's largest dance festival. Over the past three decades, the event has helped t...
The insane week at Albert Heijn: ‘We grabbed things at random and sent them to stores’
Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn recently experienced a significant cyber incident that forced them to take many internal systems offline. The disruption impacted both warehouse operations and ret...
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Jewish photographer Maria Austria captured Moluccan families in former Westerbork camp in 1952: ‘She recognized what those people were feeling’
In 1952, the Jewish Amsterdam-based photographer Maria Austria documented Moluccan families living in the former Westerbork camp. Her work is currently featured in an exhibition at the Herinneringscen...
Twelve women accuse festival organizer Omid Kahali of sexual misconduct: ‘His hands were everywhere, while I didn’t even know how I got there’
Twelve women have accused Omid Kahali, the former director of festival organization Sona, of sexual misconduct. Kahali recently stepped down from his position at the company, which is responsible for ...
VUmc to stay open until 2040, but will it make it? ‘Everyone knew one hospital at two locations doesn't work’
Although the VUmc hospital is officially slated to remain open until 2040, staff members remain highly skeptical of this timeline. Employees point to the ongoing logistical difficulties of operating a...
Lotte Terwel came to New-West against the district committee's wishes. Now she must prove herself: 'In the Center, I sometimes had so little to do during meetings that I caught up on emails'
Lotte Terwel has assumed the position of chair for the Nieuw-West district in Amsterdam following a difficult and contentious appointment process. She is now tasked with addressing critical local chal...
Dandy and contrarian Whistler cared little for anatomy in his portraits: harmony took precedence over reality
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is presenting a major retrospective on the British-American artist James McNeill Whistler, known for his nonconformist approach to traditional painting. The exhibition...
From the pawn shop to the terrazzo mosaic floor in the Rijksmuseum: Italian traces can be found all over Amsterdam
The Italian presence in Amsterdam has expanded rapidly in recent years, reflecting a long history of migration that began with medieval Lombard bankers. From historical clandestine churches and specia...
Exhibition reveals how the former owners of Huis Willet-Holthuysen were deeply involved in the slave trade
An exhibition at Museum Huis Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam explores how the residence's 18th-century owners profited from the colonial slave trade. The display details how the city's canal district s...
The first time I saw Cabaret, I thought writer Joe Masteroff was a visionary
This column discusses the film Spinoza and the musical Cabaret, both of which explore historical themes of freedom and social progress that remain relevant today. By reflecting on the fictionalized fr...
Stewardess Mikky Keetels (27) became Dutch marathon champion without a coach, now she wants to reach the Olympics: ‘I try to learn from every race’
Stewardess and runner Mikky Keetels, the reigning Dutch marathon champion, is preparing to compete in the Amsterdam Marathon this Sunday. The 27-year-old athlete, who trains without a coach while bala...
Singer Trijntje Oosterhuis (53): ‘My childhood Cornelis Schuytstraat had quaint little shops, now it’s become a Rodeo Drive’
Singer Trijntje Oosterhuis reflects on the rapid commercial transformation of Amsterdam and discusses her new book on the vulnerability of singing. She compares the experience of performance to being ...