Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
At the birthday party, I am stared at by a motley crew of bearded men and women in woolly sweaters: ‘This is the mailman!’
A mail carrier in Amsterdam experiences unique social interactions while working, including comforting an emotional dental receptionist and attending a birthday party. These encounters, ranging from d...
Oasis blocks auction of previously unreleased recordings
Oasis has blocked the auction of a massive collection of unreleased concert recordings and audio materials gathered by a former sound technician. Legal action taken by the Gallagher brothers led to th...
Germany will not get a new fry factory after all due to potato surplus
McCain has cancelled plans to build a new one-billion-euro french fry factory in Central Germany due to rising inflation and a market oversupply of frozen potato products. The project was expected to ...
Anthropic warns investors that its AI could be 'catastrophic' for humanity
AI company Anthropic has warned potential investors in its upcoming IPO that its technology could pose existential or catastrophic risks to humanity. The firm disclosed concerns regarding AI models ex...
From record fair to record store: VinylFreaks opens in Haarlem
VinylFreaks, a new record store founded by Roy van Rijn and Marcel Bindels, is set to open on the Slachthuisterrein in Haarlem this October. The shop offers a wide range of new and used vinyl, repair ...
Paulien Cornelisse cancels theater shows due to health reasons
Comedian Paulien Cornelisse has cancelled her upcoming theater production Waar was ik gebleven due to her ongoing recovery from cancer. The show, which was intended to mark her return to the stage at ...
Tom Cruise's acting, the ridiculous story, the over-the-top set: all deliberate choices in Digger
The new film Digger features Tom Cruise as a boisterous oil tycoon attempting to profit from an impending apocalypse. The movie intentionally uses over-the-top acting and set design as a form of satir...
In Mémoire de fille, the image cuts out multiple times, pointing to a dark side of Annie Ernaux's relationship
Judith Godrèche is adapting Annie Ernaux's memoir, Mémoire de fille, into a film. The narrative focuses on Ernaux's journey toward discovering her passion for writing following a traumatic experienc...
Through a romantic seventies lens, The Cycle of Love shows how a boy cycles from New Delhi to Sweden for love
The documentary The Cycle of Love tells the inspiring true story of a young man who cycles from New Delhi to Sweden for love. This feel-good film highlights the determination of an individual who refu...
Cap Farewell does not rise above the level of an average crime story
After her imprisonment, a young mother named Toni attempts to reconnect with her daughter while struggling with her past. The novel Cap Farewell ultimately relies on predictable crime clichés rather ...
The distinctive music of Spinvis fits seamlessly with this deadpan road trip of a fired taxi driver
After being abruptly forced into retirement, a Limburg taxi driver embarks on an aimless, deadpan road trip across Europe with his passengers. The film features the distinctive music of Spinvis to com...
Brother & Sister Day: these Amsterdam hospitality businesses are run by siblings
National Brother and Sister Day is celebrated on September 30 to honor sibling relationships, providing a great opportunity to visit family-run dining spots. Numerous establishments throughout Amsterd...
Amsterdam municipality blindsided by temporary closure of Stichting Different Colors: We were not warned
The Amsterdam municipality was blindsided by the sudden closure of Stichting Different Colors, a charity supporting homeless mothers and children. City officials report receiving no warning, leaving d...
Long-awaited Game of Thrones movie in theaters in 2029
A new Game of Thrones feature film centered on Aegon I Targaryen is slated for a 2029 release, directed by Owen Harris and written by Beau Willimon. The project follows years of internal debate, as au...
After growth dip due to Iran war many passengers travel via European airports again
Passenger traffic at European airports showed steady growth throughout the summer despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising fuel costs. While traffic at hubs like Schiphol remained stable, indu...
Liveblog: city council reacts to budget, follow the debate here
The Amsterdam city council is debating the municipal budget amid concerns over significant debt increases and rising interest costs. Financial reports indicate that the city's debt is expected to reac...
Prince Harry and Meghan’s children followed by paparazzi at school
Prince Harry and Meghan have reported that European paparazzi tracked their children at school, leading the couple to condemn the photographers' reckless behavior. This incident occurs shortly after t...
VVD presents counter-budget: "More pages needed, city continues to deteriorate"
The VVD in Haarlem has presented an alternative budget that calls for faster municipal staff reductions, the use of AI in permit processing, and lower taxes for residents. The party argues that curren...
German government to fill gas reserves due to uncertain situation
Germany has ordered an increase in its national gas reserves to ensure supply stability during the upcoming winter amid geopolitical concerns. Meanwhile, the Netherlands is also monitoring its lower-t...
Schipholweg closed from October 8 to 12
The Schipholweg near the Buitenrustbruggen in Haarlem will be closed to vehicle traffic from October 8 to October 12 for the construction of a new bus station facility. Motorists are instructed to fol...