Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ina Klaassen (57), director of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, has died
Ina Klaassen, the 57-year-old director of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, has died following a serious illness that forced her to step down in May 2026. She was a key figure in the museum's leadership ...
Huub Stapel preferred taking to the air over the cold sea
Presenter Huub Stapel explores Dutch landscapes and traditions across four seasons in the new Omroep Max series Een jaar in vogelvlucht. The premiere featured aerial drone footage of the country, high...
Old T-shirt and a Harley: Robertino is a happy man
Amsterdam resident Robertino Lynch frequently visits a gas station on IJburglaan as part of his routine with his Harley motorcycle. Despite his wife's mixed feelings about his motorcycling and his pen...
Silent march with name cloth for killed Palestinian children: ‘By writing down the names, we make it visible that every child has a life, a name and a story’
Led by Amnesty International, a silent march took place in Amsterdam to honor the memory of over 21,600 Palestinian children killed in Gaza since October 2023. Demonstrators carried a massive banner f...
Céline Dion physically tested ahead of concert series
Céline Dion is preparing for her return to the stage with a dedicated training program to help manage her stiff-person syndrome. The singer, who has faced significant physical struggles due to the ne...
Old biscuit factory in Haarlem becomes haunted hotel for Halloween
The former De Volharding factory in Haarlem-Noord is being transformed into the Haunted Transue Hotel from October 28 to 31. Architect Adam Transue designed the attraction using recycled materials to ...
Fierce waves and strong winds: you couldn't make kitesurf talent Alex (13) any happier
Thirteen-year-old Amsterdam resident Alex Bovenkerk is making waves as a talented young kitesurfer after only two years in the sport. Under the guidance of professional coach Gijs Wassenaar, Alex is t...
Restaurant 95 on Amstelveenseweg receives death threats over ‘From the river to the sea’ mocktail
Restaurant 95 in Amsterdam is facing intense harassment and death threats after including a mocktail named with the controversial slogan ‘From the river to the sea’ on its menu. Although the estab...
First boos at the Arena: Ajax cannot (yet) keep up with Feyenoord and PSV
Ajax has started the season poorly, falling behind rivals Feyenoord and PSV after a 1-1 draw with NEC. Trainer Míchel Sánchez acknowledged the team's struggles, stating that they must improve immedi...
You come in alone, but soon you're sitting with friends: how BuurtBuik Amsterdam-Oost brings neighbors together
BuurtBuik Amsterdam-Oost hosts weekly community dinners at the Elthetokerk, serving meals prepared from rescued food to dozens of local residents. The initiative aims to reduce food waste while combat...
Watch out for the Spanish! This walk takes you back centuries in Haarlem
Haarlem will host a StoryTrail theater walk on October 18, where storyteller Franciscus will bring local legends and history to life for participants. The tour features tales of historical figures lik...
Experts doubt effectiveness of new freelance law: 'Much remains a grey area'
The Dutch government plans to implement the Self-Employed Persons Act by 2028 to clarify the distinction between independent contractors and employees. Experts remain skeptical, however, arguing that ...
Chameleon Klaver: how the GroenLinks leader keeps reinventing himself
Jesse Klaver has maintained his position as the undisputed leader of the PRO party by consistently reinventing his political image over the past twelve years. Despite various challenges, his party cur...
Protest against genocide in Gaza on Dam Square, silent march from Amstelveld
Demonstrators are gathering in Amsterdam today for a silent march starting at the Amstelveld followed by a nationwide protest at Dam Square. The events aim to protest against the situation in Gaza and...
Ype (50) kept his homosexuality a secret for years, until that one party: 'Then all inhibitions were cast aside'
Comic creator Ype Driessen, 50, has released a book titled Vanilla, in which he openly discusses his experiences with dating on the app Grindr. After hiding his homosexuality for years, Driessen now s...
Police make potential drug discovery after accident on A9 near Badhoevedorp
A 24-year-old man was arrested following a single-vehicle accident on the A9 near Badhoevedorp after testing positive for cannabis use. Police also discovered two bags containing suspected hard drugs ...
Cat falls several meters and is trapped in cavity wall for 6 days
A cat was successfully rescued after being trapped for six days in a cavity wall following a seven-meter fall. Firefighters assisted the animal ambulance by drilling into an adjacent building, eventua...
Motorist crashes into police car and is found to be under the influence of drugs
A driver was arrested early this morning in Amsterdam after colliding with a police vehicle on the Johan Huizingalaan. Authorities confirmed the motorist was under the influence of drugs, though no in...
US to investigate TV stations that stopped covering Trump
The U.S. government is investigating major television networks for possible antitrust violations after they briefly coordinated a boycott of coverage concerning President Trump. The networks had initi...
Looking for a friendly chat? Step into the yellow square at the station on Wednesday
To promote social connection, the Week of the Chat initiative is launching in Haarlem on October 14, featuring a designated yellow zone at the train station where people can meet for casual conversati...