Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Fuel prices drive eurozone inflation to highest level since 2023
Eurozone inflation has climbed to 3.8 percent, the highest rate since September 2023, largely driven by soaring fuel costs due to Middle East tensions. In the Netherlands, inflation also saw a rise, r...
No trains between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Haarlem due to power failure
Train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Haarlem have been suspended due to a power failure. The disruption was reported at approximately 10:40 AM, and NS advises passengers to check the travel...
Israeli woman interrupts screening of NAZA documentary in Delft
An Israeli woman interrupted a documentary screening in Delft to protest the film NAZA, which covers the Israeli military's use of AI targeting systems. The film's critical portrayal of these tactics ...
Rabobank tightens mortgage standards for seniors: pensions count sooner
Starting in March 2027, Rabobank will implement stricter mortgage rules for older clients by calculating borrowing limits based on pension projections fifteen years before retirement. The bank is also...
From Joes Brauers to Halina Reijn: these are the 20 most important film figures in the Dutch film industry 2026
The Dutch film industry has released its 26th annual list of the top 20 most influential figures working behind the scenes. This year's ranking includes prominent industry professionals such as Joes B...
Froukje found balancing stage and private life difficult: 'I want to be liked'
Dutch artist Froukje shares the personal struggle of balancing her public career with her desire for a private life and the need to be liked. She has recently shifted her creative focus from personal ...
Funny, mysterious – and very Amsterdam: according to our readers, this is the most beautiful Amsterdam word
Readers of Het Parool have selected the Yiddish-derived word achenebbisj as the most beautiful term in the Amsterdam dialect. The word, which implies something pitiful or disappointing, remains deeply...
For Paulien Cornelisse, words were weapons to fathom humanity
Paulien Cornelisse is known for her work with language, but her cabaret performances reveal that her true focus lies beneath the surface. Her shows use linguistic exploration as a means to understand ...
Municipality expects more homeless people in winter shelters this year: significantly more beds available
The municipality of Amsterdam has expanded its winter shelter capacity to 760 beds to accommodate an expected increase in the number of homeless people. Officials are also prepared to activate additio...
Municipality expects more homeless people in winter shelters this year: significantly more beds available
Amsterdam has increased its winter shelter capacity to 760 beds to accommodate a rising number of homeless individuals, up from 500 last year. Alderman Zita Pels confirmed the city is prepared to scal...
Singer Froukje (25) doesn't want her happiness to depend on external validation: 'Fame is fleeting'
Singer Froukje Veenstra, age 25, explores themes such as intimacy, jealousy, and powerlessness on her second album, titled Kijk je naar mij?. She reflects on her life in the spotlight, emphasizing her...
Rapper Rick Ross arrested on domestic violence charges
Rapper Rick Ross has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault by strangulation following allegations of domestic violence against an ex-girlfriend. While the artist denies the claims and main...
Documentary about Christa Pike to air on KRO-NCRV in spring 2027
Filmmaker Jessica Villerius is producing a documentary about Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee whose execution recently failed after two lethal injections. The project, titled Vergelding, ...
Ye concerts in Russia cancelled due to missing rental agreement
Concerts by rapper Ye in Russia have been canceled due to a failure to secure a rental agreement with the venue. These shows would have marked a major return for a Western artist to Russia, but follow...
Late summer weather continues, temperatures around 20 degrees: ‘Lovely weather for a terrace or a walk’
Pleasant late summer weather is expected to persist across the Netherlands, with temperatures reaching approximately 20 degrees Celsius throughout the weekend and into next week. While conditions will...
H'art Museum shows how Matisse's colors, motifs and shapes resonated
The H'art Museum in Amsterdam is hosting an exhibition featuring the works of Henri Matisse and his contemporaries. This collection is being displayed in the Netherlands because the Centre Pompidou in...
Camera follows André Hazes on midnight drives home, with only fast food and scheduled sex to look forward to
Singer André Hazes is the subject of a new reality soap that documents his professional life and his transition to living with his partner, Noa. The series offers a candid look at his daily routines,...
Nike's pain is not over yet: sharp drop in sales expected and jobs to be cut
Nike expects a significant annual revenue decline of 5 to 10 percent due to weak sales in China and key product lines. The company plans to consolidate sales divisions to improve efficiency, a move th...
A4 and A10 connector road closed again for the entire weekend
A section of the De Nieuwe Meer interchange connecting the A4 and A10 West will be closed this weekend for viaduct construction as part of the Zuidasdok project. Motorists should anticipate travel del...
Katwijk gives green light: US multibillion-dollar obesity drug plant approved
The municipality of Katwijk has approved the construction of a large-scale Eli Lilly pharmaceutical factory focused on obesity and diabetes medication. The project is supported by a 100 million euro g...