Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Public Prosecution Service: NDSM wharf shooting victim was not targeted at random
The Public Prosecution Service has stated that the victim of the shooting at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam was not chosen at random. Further details regarding the investigation are expected to be releas...
A magnificent storyteller gave Georg Baselitz's puppets an identity at the Muziekgebouw
The Muziekgebouw hosted a striking production of Stravinsky’s L’histoire du soldat, featuring marionettes designed by artist Georg Baselitz. Actor Dominique Horwitz narrated the tale of a soldierâ...
Docuseries The Influencer Guru starts with a triple disclaimer: that promises quite a lot
The HBO documentary De Influencer Goeroe investigates Dutch-born spiritual leader Bentinho Massaro, who is accused of exploiting followers through financial and sexual abuse. The series explores his r...
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story: when a modern serial killer is pulled out of a hat, the series goes off the rails
The fourth season of the Monster series dramatizes the 1892 Lizzie Borden murders with stylized, highly fictionalized elements, including a romantic subplot between Borden and a mysterious new maid. T...
Prison officer shot dead on Amsterdam terrace was not a random victim
A 61-year-old prison guard was fatally shot at an Amsterdam terrace by a 37-year-old suspect he previously knew from Zaanstad prison. Prosecutors state the attack was a targeted act following a brief ...
Take That brings new tour to Amsterdam next year
The British group Take That will bring their upcoming tour to Amsterdam next year in support of their tenth studio album, Dreamers. The trio, currently consisting of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard...
Tel Aviv-bound flight makes emergency landing after possible stabbing in cockpit
A Flydubai flight en route to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit altercation resulted in the pilots being stabbed. Israeli authorities are investigating the inc...
Four arrests following drug discovery in car
Police in Hoofddorp arrested four people following a traffic stop and a subsequent house search that uncovered drugs and cash. The investigation began after a 23-year-old driver was suspected of drivi...
Public Prosecution Service to seek heavier sentences for violence against emergency workers
The Public Prosecution Service in the Netherlands is implementing a new directive to double the severity of sentencing for violence against emergency responders, making prison time the mandatory start...
Presenter Wiesje Hillen not panicked by low Buzz ratings
Presenter Wiesje Hillen is not concerned by the low initial viewership for her new Net5 talk show, Buzz, which features a young team and focuses on entertainment news. She remains optimistic about the...
Catering at swimming pools and campsites struggling with flies in the kitchen
Recent inspections by the NVWA found that nearly half of hospitality venues at campsites and swimming pools in the Netherlands struggled with fly infestations during the hot summer. Additionally, over...
Video | Arie from B&B Vol liefde confirms 'relationship' with Caroline
Arie from the reality show B&B Vol liefde has officially confirmed he is in a relationship with Caroline. The couple met during the filming of the series, where Arie successfully pursued the B&B owner...
Albert Heijn's pepernoten arrive earlier each year, while Ajax newcomers arrive later
Better healthcare for women could yield 3 billion euros, as many currently struggle for years
Providing better healthcare for working women could save more than 3 billion euros by reducing long-term absenteeism caused by undiagnosed hormonal and physical conditions. Research from Amsterdam UMC...
Win tickets for the biggest Acda en de Munnik concert ever at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam
Acda en de Munnik are hosting their largest concert ever at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam, featuring various guest performers like Maan and Typhoon. Fans can enter a contest to win tickets for the ...
In Love is Blind you date with a wall in between: You're more likely to give it a chance
The Dutch adaptation of the dating show Love is Blind has premiered on Netflix, featuring singles who form emotional connections from behind walls before meeting in person. Hosted by Nicolette van Dam...
Martine van Os to leave Tijd voor MAX soon: The curtain falls
Martine van Os is stepping down from her long-running role at the television program Tijd voor MAX because the network requires a fixed duo for the show. At 69 years old, the presenter intends to tran...
UvA apologizes for firing Jewish staff during the war: 'Should never have taken this long'
The University of Amsterdam has unveiled a new memorial and issued a formal apology for the wartime dismissal of its Jewish staff. The university also updated its historical records to recognize dozen...
Erwin was murdered by his best friend, who also served as a pallbearer: 'I still can't wrap my head around it'
Erwin Laan, a 26-year-old bartender, was shot and killed by his best friend in a Beverwijk café in July 2004. His family remains in shock because the perpetrator acted as a pallbearer and offered the...
French inflation rises sharply due to higher fuel prices
France is facing rising inflation reaching 3.4 percent, largely due to record-high fuel prices impacting the economy. The French government plans to provide financial support to vulnerable households ...