Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Isn't this playing with fire, the presenter asked the biologist who had just enthusiastically flooded a polder
Dutch researchers conducted a controlled flooding experiment in the Eendragtspolder to study whether water buffers facilitate the spread of the West Nile virus via mosquitoes. While the study faced sa...
Matthew Perry's sister: 'He spent millions trying to get sober'
Matthew Perry's sister revealed in a new Netflix documentary that the late actor spent millions of dollars trying to combat his lifelong addiction issues. The film, which premieres on October 27, expl...
Snelle and Domien Verschuuren join new season of The Voice, receive their own button
Musician Snelle and radio host Domien Verschuuren have confirmed they will feature in the new season of The Voice with their own dedicated buzzer. The pair confirmed the news on Qmusic, noting that th...
Concerns over halting pilot program helping crack users with medication: "We cannot let this happen"
Amsterdam city officials are urging the Minister of Health to overturn a decision by the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate that halted a trial using dexamphetamine to treat crack addiction. Councilor...
Netanyahu sues media and journalists over October 7 warning articles
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has filed a lawsuit against several journalists and media outlets, including Haaretz, over reports that he was warned by the UAE and Egypt about the Hamas attack on O...
Minister Van Weel gives 'the finger' to 'Bolle Jos': clever plan or dangerous?
Dutch Minister David van Weel is taking a provocative stance against the international drug criminal 'Bolle Jos' Leijdekkers by appearing on television in Sierra Leone. The minister's public actions a...
Prison sentences for kidnapping businessman lured with fake wedding story who escaped in Delft
A man and a woman received prison sentences of over eighteen months for kidnapping an entrepreneur who was lured to them under false pretenses. The victim was transported from Egmond aan Zee to Delft ...
Opinion: Those complaining about Fabel Friet are more than welcome in Purmerend
This collection of opinion pieces highlights social friction in Amsterdam, ranging from the gap between performative community posters and actual neighborly behavior to the intolerance residents show ...
Nightlife trend among Gen Z: alcohol falling out of favor, 3-MMC and ketamine rising in popularity
A 2025 Antenne-monitor study reveals that young adults in Amsterdam are drinking less alcohol while the usage of drugs like 3-MMC and ketamine is increasing. This trend marks a significant shift in th...
Amsterdam's bike ring is finally complete: 6.73 kilometers gliding from Czaar Peterstraat to Haarlemmerplein
Amsterdam has finalized its new 6.73-kilometer bicycle ring connecting Czaar Peterstraat to Haarlemmerplein. The project provides a smooth, obstacle-free route intended to offer cyclists a more relaxe...
Impossible splits, absurdism and horror: these dancers and dance performances are nominated for a Swan
The prestigious Dutch dance awards, the Zwaan and Jonge Zwaan, have announced their nominations for the most impressive dance productions and performances. The selected works range from complex adult ...
Primary school Het Talent starts every school day with reading: ‘We don’t want to lower the bar’
Basisschool Het Talent in Osdorp has introduced a mandatory daily reading initiative to combat declining literacy performance among its students. The program includes complex literature like poetry to...
Trial for crack addiction drug suddenly halted after 12 years of preparation: ‘Extremely bitter’
A twelve-year study testing dexamfetamine as a treatment for crack addiction has been abruptly cancelled by health authorities. Amsterdam's mayor and a city alderman are now calling on the government ...
Review: In Lucas Rijneveld’s collection on gender transition, language offers a custom shelter
Lucas Rijneveld's fourth poetry collection, titled Als zee uit hond, explores the emotional journey of a narrator undergoing a gender transition. The poems navigate themes of grief, joy, and the searc...
Dolly Bellefleur used to sing Yiddish songs in the Red Light District: 'Let's use habibi more often than zemmel'
Performer Dolly Bellefleur, the alter ego of Ruud Douma, began a career singing Yiddish songs in Amsterdam's Wallen district. The artist is set to participate in the Great Amsterdam Dictation on Octob...
Mina (49) and Jeroen (52) met at a friend's birthday: 'I decided to tease him a little'
Mina Abouzahra and Jeroen Mensink met during a birthday lunch at De Plantage in Amsterdam. Mina initiated their connection by playfully teasing Jeroen when they were seated across from one another.
Chilean theater maker Nicolás Lange (31) on Night, Day, Dusk and Dawn: ‘Interesting that Pompeii was both destroyed and preserved’
Chilean artist Nicolás Lange has created a new theater production exploring the final days of two men living in Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The work reflects on themes of love, los...
Newcomers and undocumented people get swimming lessons here: 'Once that doubt is gone, it's wonderful'
The initiative Swimpact offers swimming lessons to newcomers and undocumented individuals at the Marnixbad in Amsterdam. These sessions focus on teaching essential water safety and swimming techniques...
Sjefietshe in De Pijp closes its doors, but the viral 'hotdoctopus' remains
The popular Amsterdam cevicheria Sjefietshe is closing after seven years as owner Bas Lammersen seeks a new chapter in his career. Despite the restaurant's closure in De Pijp, the establishment's vira...
AI companies to increase model oversight according to Trump
President Trump has reached a voluntary agreement with major AI companies, including OpenAI and Google, to implement robust internal and external safety controls. The strategy avoids strict government...