Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Het Familiediner to end after more than 25 years with final season
The Dutch television series Het Familiediner is ending its run after over 25 years. Host Bert van Leeuwen confirmed that a final season is currently in production to conclude the program's long-standi...
Historic North Sea Canal celebrates 150th anniversary with special TV series
The North Sea Canal is marking its 150th anniversary with a commemorative three-part television series. Constructed in the 19th century to improve access for larger ships to Amsterdam, the canal trans...
Josje Huisman temporarily returns to K3 for Studio 100 singalong
Josje Huisman is returning to K3 temporarily to replace Hanne Verbruggen, who is going on maternity leave during the Studio 100 SingAlong in Symphony tour. The performances will take place in the Neth...
Screen Time | Trump fans the AI flames further as regulations remain absent
President Donald Trump and tech executives have agreed to a set of voluntary safety standards for artificial intelligence, though critics argue that self-regulation is insufficient compared to formal ...
Netherlands no longer on Eurovision Song Contest board following boycott
The Netherlands has lost its seat on the Eurovision Song Contest's Reference Group after the Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS withdrew from the competition. While the governing body is currently undergoing ...
One dead in shooting on Amstelveenseweg
A person was killed in a shooting on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam early this morning. Police are currently investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made and the victim's identity remai...
At the Eye restaurant, even the wine tastes like juice and sawdust
Mara Grimm visited the restaurant at the Eye Filmmuseum for a monthly review. She noted that while the food is visually appealing, the actual taste and quality of the dishes are disappointing.
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Wallis (33) from Scotland thinks we shouldn't complain so much about Amsterdam: 'This city is amazing in every phase of life'
Scottish native Wallis Grant, who moved to Amsterdam for her studies, now resides in the city's Oost district with her family. She rejects common complaints about the city, arguing that Amsterdam is a...
Jorge’s style: ‘Today I’m wearing gold glitter underwear by Calvin Klein’
Photographer Carly Wollaert captures the unique and vibrant personal styles of individuals on the streets of Amsterdam. The project aims to showcase how people use their fashion choices to bring color...
Julia Mekkes (33) pleads criminal cases, makes podcasts and runs a sandwich shop: 'In my head I am a lawyer, everything else moves around that'
Criminal defense attorney Julia Mekkes balances her legal practice in Amsterdam with running a sandwich shop on the Gerard Doustraat and hosting a successful podcast. Despite her diverse projects, she...
Ann Patchett's new book is – of course – very good again
Ann Patchett’s tenth novel, Whistler, follows 53-year-old Daphne Fuller as she reconnects with her former stepfather after a chance meeting at a museum. The story delves into a hidden, decades-old c...
Presenter Floris Göbel lives in the Jordaan with his ball python Mr. Tortellini: ‘He’s my buddy, even if the love is a bit one-sided’
Presenter and animal expert Floris Göbel shares his dedication to wildlife protection while living in Amsterdam with his pet royal python, Meneer Tortellini. Göbel utilizes his platform to advocate ...
Were the Dutch ever truly tolerant of gay people? Researcher Linda Duits doesn't think so: 'But now the aversion is open'
Social scientist Linda Duits argues that historical claims of Dutch tolerance regarding homosexuality and women's rights are being challenged by current social trends. She notes that support for these...
Amsterdam firefighters climb Mount Kilimanjaro to process traumatic incidents
A team of Amsterdam firefighters is traveling to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in an effort to process traumatic incidents and build mental resilience. Led by experienced personnel like Peter We...
Ramez Ramzy (33) had to sell half of his hospitality empire: 'Of course I look in the mirror to see what went wrong. But I'm not dwelling on it'
Entrepreneur Ramez Ramzy has sold nearly half of his hospitality businesses following a period of over-expansion after the pandemic. He is now focused on improving the value of his remaining venues ra...
Do you know what your hair looks like after a neurosurgeon? – How reporter Jop van Kempen reluctantly started wearing a bike helmet
Reporter Jop van Kempen decided to start wearing a cycling helmet to set a safer example for his children despite his previous reluctance. While research shows helmets significantly decrease head inju...
Yvonne (54) is disabled and would like a sewing machine to make clothes for her dog Jantje
Amsterdam resident Yvonne Tulp is seeking a sewing machine to make clothes for her dog after being forced to stop working due to illness. Additionally, an Iranian asylum seeker named Mohammad Nojavan ...
Mirrors, yellow vests and a glass Madonna: in ReflAction, curator Hester Alberdingk Thijm showcases 30 years of collecting for the AkzoNobel Art Foundation
Curator Hester Alberdingk Thijm is celebrating thirty years of leading the AkzoNobel Art Foundation. To mark the occasion, she has curated the exhibition ReflAction, which features a selection from th...
Karin Sitalsing reconstructs the journey of a Groningen baker's son who served as a cook on the Titanic and died in the freezing waves
Author Karin Sitalsing reconstructs the life and final journey of Hendrik Bolhuis, a chef from Groningen who died during the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. The account draws on historical research an...