Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'Marilyn Monroe wore a mask, just like us all'. Musical theater about the life of Marilyn Monroe
Merel Staalstra will portray Marilyn Monroe in the musical theater production "Unstoppable, the story of Marilyn" at Theater de Liefde on June 6 and 7. The performance explores the life and mystery be...
Woman (35) arrested for terrorism after returning from Syria
A 35-year-old woman from Geleen was arrested at Schiphol Airport on Wednesday upon her return from Syria. She is suspected of preparing and promoting terrorism for ISIS after traveling to the region i...
Aggressive bird sinks claws into Amsterdam woman's head three times: 'I don't think I'll ever be relaxed on my bike again'
Utrecht road users rewarded for avoiding rush hour
Road users in the Utrecht region are being incentivized to avoid rush hour travel this summer due to extensive roadworks. By registering their trips via an app, participants can earn points to win pri...
Bas Smit is the highlight of the daily star safari
Another minor boy arrested for explosion at Zuidas office building
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for his suspected involvement in preparing a March explosion at the Atrium office building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district. This arrest is part of a broader investig...
Boy (16) arrested for planning explosion at Zuidas office
Yeşilgöz: no link between Sjoerdsma budget and terrorism proposal
Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated there is no connection between the decision to increase Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma's budget and the decision to proceed with a bill criminalizing the glori...
Prince Andrew rented out cottages on land where he lived for free
A report from the British National Audit Office revealed that Prince Andrew rented out three cottages on the Windsor estate for profit. This occurred while the prince paid only a symbolic rent for his...
Merel Westrik and Martin Melchers make new nature documentary: 'We both love nature so much'
Presenter Merel Westrik and ecologist Martin Melchers have released a new nature documentary showcasing Amsterdam's nocturnal wildlife after eleven years of filming. The project features elusive anima...
People worldwide eat nearly six times as much chicken as in 1961
A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that global meat production has quadrupled over the past sixty years. On average, individuals worldwide now consume nearly six time...
Ruth Jacott at tenth anniversary of Pride at the Beach
Singer Ruth Jacott will perform at the tenth anniversary of Pride at the Beach in Zandvoort at the end of July. The event is part of this year's World Pride Amsterdam program and is expected to attrac...
World-famous artist Laurie Anderson lets listeners step inside her head through an intriguing experiment
Abdeluheb Choho becomes new head of UWV and faces major challenges
Abdeluheb Choho has been appointed as the new head of the UWV, starting his role in September. He succeeds Maarten Camps, who is stepping down after leading the organization for six years. Choho curre...
The Little Squirrel has moved and has much more space: ‘Never dared to dream’
The second-hand clothing store De Kleine Eekhoorn has moved to a larger location at Bakkerspleintje in Castricum after less than two years in business. Owner Soraya Hoogendam expanded the shop to incl...
Sandwich shop Chun opens in former Bijenkorf pastry shop: ‘We always say no to everyone else’
Rotterdam wooden residential tower named Best Building of the Year
The SAWA residential tower in Rotterdam has been named the Best Building of the Year, the most prestigious architectural award in the Netherlands. The jury highlighted the structure's innovative use o...
Aalbersberg: Netherlands not prepared for broad crises like COVID-19
Former National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg stated that the Netherlands was unprepared for a broad crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that while plan...
Ukraine confirms it lost control over sea drone
The Ukrainian Navy confirmed that a sea drone drifted into Romanian waters after losing its course in the Black Sea. The incident was reportedly caused by Russian electronic warfare interfering with t...
