Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
These Americans traded the US for Amsterdam because of Trump
A growing number of Americans are emigrating to the Netherlands, particularly Amsterdam, driven by political dissatisfaction and safety concerns in the United States. Statistics from the Dutch Immigra...
Why the assassination of underworld kingpin Stanley Hillis still raises questions 15 years later
Stanley Hillis, a prominent leader in the Amsterdam underworld, was assassinated on February 21, 2011, while attending a meeting in the Watergraafsmeer district. Despite undercover police officers mon...
Are scandal documentaries about Ferry Doedens and Lil Kleine compelling or simply unethical?
The documentary 'Ferry Lost' has sparked an ethical debate in the Netherlands regarding the potential exploitation of vulnerable celebrities like actor Ferry Doedens for television ratings. While crit...
The best restaurants for dining out in Amsterdam
Food critic Mara Grimm has compiled an interactive map featuring her Amsterdam restaurant reviews since early 2022, which allows users to filter selections by price, rating, and location. The guide hi...
Extensive cloud cover, little sun in Haarlem in the afternoon
Haarlem will experience overcast skies today with an increasing chance of rain, followed by a rainy night. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 10°C this afternoon with moderate winds and wil...
World-famous Sagrada Familia reaches highest point 144 years after construction started
The Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona has reached its highest point 144 years after construction began, following the completion of the cross on the central Jesus Christ tower this Friday. Althoug...
Schoof reflects on premiership: 'When they asked me I thought it was a joke that got out of hand'
In a farewell interview, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof rated his performance between a six and a seven after leading a coalition of PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB for eighteen months. Schoof, a non-partisa...
Police praise critical eye of Big Brother Awards
The Dutch National Police have adjusted their operational methods based on critical feedback provided by the digital rights organization Bits of Freedom. During the 2025 Big Brother Awards, Deputy Pol...
Shooting in Amsterdam West, man seriously injured
A man was seriously injured during a shooting at the corner of Marco Polostraat and Davisstraat in Amsterdam-West around 10:20 PM. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening ...
Dutch men's short track relay team wins eighth Olympic gold
The Dutch men's short track team, featuring Jens van ’t Wout, Melle van ’t Wout, Teun Boer, and Friso Emons, won the gold medal in the relay at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games. This victory marks ...
Dutch Tax Authority continues to use algorithms, promises improvement
The Dutch Tax Authority has committed to using algorithms more responsibly following criticism and receiving a Big Brother Award for privacy violations. However, a spokesperson stated that the organiz...
Jelka van Houten: My body is one big scar
Dutch actress Jelka van Houten shared candid reflections on her body and lifestyle habits in a recent interview with Mezza magazine. She admitted to frequently forgetting to eat and neglecting her exe...
Sale of Diemerbos forest scrapped: ‘We said: we won’t let that happen’
The sale of the Diemerbos recreation area between Diemen and Amsterdam has been averted for the next two years after local and provincial governments reached a joint financial agreement. The funding a...
Future of vacant national monument Bloemoord still unknown
The housing association Brederode Wonen is considering various future scenarios for the vacant historic monument Bloemoord on Bloemendaalseweg. A new purpose is being sought for the building following...
Multiple dead in avalanche at Austrian ski resort St. Anton
At least two people were killed on Friday following an avalanche near the St. Anton am Arlberg ski resort in western Austria. The incident occurred in the mountainous region of the country's west, as ...
Streamers, snacks and pajamas for Ramadan available in every shopping street
Dutch retail stores are increasingly offering Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr products, such as decorations, snacks, and themed clothing, directly in mainstream shopping streets. This commercial trend makes i...
György Kurtág’s 100th birthday at the Muziekgebouw is a celebration without the deep seriousness of his work
Amsterdam’s Muziekgebouw hosted a tribute concert to celebrate the 100th birthday of Hungarian composer György Kurtág, featuring musicians with long-standing ties to his work. The program included...
Public art not representative: Amsterdam is a male stronghold when looking at statues
The city of Amsterdam is developing a new policy framework to ensure its 1,750 public artworks and monuments are more representative of its diverse population. Research indicates that women, people wi...
Mayor Halsema: homeless foreign crack addicts may be repatriated more often
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has proposed scaling up the voluntary repatriation of homeless foreign drug users, particularly Eastern European migrants, to address the city's growing crack cocaine pro...
Firefighter Steven van de Looij (55) extinguished the fire in the Vondelkerk
Steven van de Looij, acting fire commander of Amsterdam-Amstelland, led the response to a significant fire at the historic Vondelkerk church during his first hours on the job on New Year's Eve. To pre...