Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Lunch is sacred: Norbert opens a South of France style lunch bistro
Chef Norbert has opened Cantine Cannes in Haarlem, a bistro focusing on Mediterranean-inspired lunches and seasonal dishes. After a successful summer, he is now expanding the business to include group...
Anthropic plans November IPO despite 'catastrophic' risks to humanity
Anthropic is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering in November, with a goal to finalize the process before the end of the year. The company acknowledges significant existential and safet...
There are far more smart glasses than just Meta’s: does a ban stand a chance? ‘You don’t ban a club, but you ban this’
There is a growing debate surrounding the regulation of smart glasses following reports of them being used to secretly film women for non-consensual content. While devices like those from Meta are wel...
OpenAI fires employees for mishandling information
OpenAI has fired three employees after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive information in violation of company policy. The layoffs follow a series of security incidents involving...
Documentary about war photographer Jeroen Oerlemans, killed in Libya: "He was going to go one last time"
Ten years after Amsterdam-based war photographer Jeroen Oerlemans was killed in Libya, a new documentary titled Nog Eén Keer is premiering at the Zuiderkerk. The film features personal stories from h...
Celebrate Animal Day at de Ceuvel or visit a bread market: what to do in Amsterdam this week
Amsterdam is hosting a wide array of cultural and community events this week, including the Broodsalon bread market, an animal-focused festival at De Ceuvel, and the Children's Book Week festivities. ...
Inflation rises to 3.4 percent in September due to high fuel prices
Inflation in the Netherlands increased to 3.4 percent in September, up from 3.3 percent in August. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) attributed this rise primarily to the impact of higher fuel prices.
HFC Haarlem still lives on in the city 16 years after bankruptcy, note authors of Kick
Former players and supporters of the defunct HFC Haarlem gathered for a reunion to celebrate the club's legacy 16 years after its bankruptcy. The event marked the release of a tribute magazine titled ...
Robert Vuijsje’s (55) favorite word: ‘We are those old-school Amsterdammers who know what we mean by luck’
Author Robert Vuijsje will compete in the upcoming Groot Amsterdams Dictee on October 10. He emphasizes the importance of local dialect, noting that specific phrases serve as a social signal among res...
Film distributor Pim Hermeling's Amsterdam: 'The bike path on Bilderdijkstraat could use an upgrade. What a misery'
Pim Hermeling, director of September Film and Het Ketelhuis, shares his daily routine and personal preferences as a resident of Amsterdam. He highlights his favorite local spots while voicing criticis...
From Norwegian drama to French classics: these are the 21 international films of Paff
The Paff 2026 film festival features a selection of 21 international titles, ranging from the Romanian-Norwegian production Fjord to the New York-based comedy-drama Club Kid. These films will be scree...
Karsu sang her first songs here, at Turkish restaurant Kilim on Ceintuurbaan 246
Singer Karsu shares memories of her family's Turkish restaurant, Kilim, in Amsterdam, where she performed early piano concerts as a teenager. Her career flourished following a national television appe...
On All Set The Bone, Greg Freeman now more frequently pours his signature mix into catchy song structures
American singer-songwriter Greg Freeman has released his third album, All Set The Bone, which explores themes of resilience using a diverse blend of alt-country and indie rock. The nearly seventy-minu...
100 years of Hema: a retail revolution that started in the wrong spot on Kalverstraat
Founded in 1926 by two Bijenkorf directors, Hema was established to provide affordable consumer goods while prioritizing long-term job security for its employees. The company's supportive culture help...
Review: Songs in the Key of Life - the EP: hopefully Stevie Wonder plays these tracks at the Ziggo Dome
Stevie Wonder has released a new EP featuring four previously unheard tracks from the original recording sessions of his landmark 1976 album, Songs in the Key of Life. The artist is set to perform the...