Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
This macabre Haarlem masterpiece hung in Jeffrey Epstein's home: "He didn't understand the message"
Recently released documents reveal that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein commissioned a large-scale replica of Cornelis van Haarlem’s 1591 masterpiece, "Massacre of the Innocents," to hang abo...
Boekhandel De Duif in North also offers meetups for knitting enthusiasts
Bibi Scholten van Aschat opened De Duif, a community-focused bookstore in Amsterdam-Noord, which has become a local hub since its launch in December. Funded partly through crowdfunding, the shop offer...
He received a 10 from Mara Grimm, but where does Choux chef Merijn van Berlo like to eat?
Merijn van Berlo, the acclaimed chef of Amsterdam restaurant Choux, has shared his personal list of favorite dining spots and specific dishes across the city. His recommendations range from casual sta...
Unpredictable disease that mainly affects women: what you need to know about MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable disease that primarily affects young people and women, presenting symptoms such as sudden fatigue, vision issues, and mobility problems. Neuroimmunologist I...
Danh Vo is a collector, scavenger and tinkerer – the Stedelijk now displays his montages of historical fragments
The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is hosting an exhibition by Vietnamese-Danish artist Danh Vo, titled πνεῦμα (Ἔλισσα), which features assemblages of historical and personal artifacts. T...
A coffee with Patrick van Bronswijk (The Voice of Amsterdam): I'm really not doing it for fun
Patrick van Bronswijk, the lead candidate for the new party "De Stem van Amsterdam," is running in the city's municipal elections to address urgent concerns regarding safety, waste management, and exc...
Search for creator of thrift store paintings: "Incredibly beautiful"
Art enthusiast Erwin Kanik is seeking the identity of a mysterious painter signed "De Boer" after discovering thirty colorful artworks at a thrift store in Heemstede. He has appealed to the public via...
Pauline was back on the street after three weeks: 'I supposedly didn't pass onboarding'
Pauline, a 56-year-old employee, was dismissed from her new job after only three weeks despite initially passing the application process and assignments with high marks. Her employer claimed she faile...
Did you see those VVD billboards along the highway? That’s exactly where this cabinet’s Achilles’ heel lies
The VVD is prioritizing a distinct party identity through high-profile billboard campaigns to avoid the pitfalls of the previous Rutte IV administration. This focus on individual party recognition pos...
‘Hi!’ At the Munich Security Conference, NATO chief Rutte is now an absolute heavyweight on his birthday
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has established himself as a political heavyweight at the Munich Security Conference, where he maintains his characteristic friendly and calm demeanor despite high ge...
'Sinatra' returns to Concertgebouw after nearly 50 years: "You can't tell the difference"
Frank Sinatra impersonator "Frank in Person" will perform with nearly 100 student musicians at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw on February 28, marking nearly 50 years since the original artist appeared at...
Falling for the wrong person isn't bad luck but often reflects a pattern from your childhood
Love coach Joey Steur explains that repeatedly falling for the "wrong" partner is often a result of behavioral patterns established during childhood rather than simple bad luck. These cycles are frequ...
Men develop heart problems faster than women: ‘Get checked by your GP in your 30s’
Men develop heart problems an average of seven years earlier than women, with the gap extending to ten years specifically for heart attacks. To mitigate these risks, cardiologists recommend that men b...
Coffee with Kok Chan (NLPlan): "I see no Asian council members to represent the community"
Kok Chan, leader of the NLPlan party, is campaigning for the Amsterdam city council to address a lack of representation for the Chinese and Asian communities. His primary platform is a "youth master p...
Zandvoort once again the setting for Ticking Clock challenge: registration opens today
Circuit Zandvoort will host the "Tikkende Klok-challenge" on September 6, a fundraising event where participants run or walk laps to support research into the hereditary heart muscle disease PLN. Regi...
Car drives off bridge into water, driver hospitalized
A driver was hospitalized after crashing through a bridge railing on the N200 near Halfweg and landing in the water around 4:00 AM. The driver managed to escape the vehicle and swim to shore, where a ...
Macarons from these two shops are equally delicious: ‘Nice and chewy and the flavor matches the colors’
In a blind taste test of eight supermarket brands, three pastry chefs identified two retailers that offer high-quality macarons with a desirable chewy texture and accurate flavors. The review, conduct...
No injuries in major fire involving five cars next to Uithoorn apartment building
Five parked cars were destroyed in a fire near an apartment building in Uithoorn early Sunday morning. No injuries were reported, and emergency services confirmed that residents were not in danger dur...
At Franzen, Mara Grimm deeply regrets not ordering the côte de boeuf (8)
Chef Jesse Franzen has opened a new "casual chic" restaurant called Franzen in Amsterdam’s Oud-Zuid neighborhood, specializing in classic French cuisine and high-quality grilled meats. Reviewer Mara...
First Dates bartender Jeremy Zijlstra’s (46) Amsterdam: ‘There is always something new to discover’
Jeremy Zijlstra, a 46-year-old bartender known for the television show *First Dates*, shares his favorite locations and personal history across various neighborhoods in his hometown of Amsterdam. He h...