Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Victim shot in the leg following shooting in Amsterdam Southeast
Man shot in leg at home in Zuidoost, arrest team called out
A man was shot in the leg at a residence on Hofgeest in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam around 21:45. The victim was transported to the hospital while the police, supported by a specialized interve...
Second Zwarte Cross stuntman breaks ankle, festival cancels human catapult
The Zwarte Cross festival in the Netherlands has discontinued its human catapult act after two stuntmen suffered injuries in separate incidents. Following a concussion on Thursday and a broken ankle o...
Brabant to revoke livestock farmers' nature permits, sparking opposition anger
The provincial government of North Brabant intends to revoke the environmental permits of five poultry farmers located near vulnerable nature areas to reduce nitrogen emissions. This decision has been...
Actor and dancer William Spaaij often receives compliments about his butt: They are muscular and have those dimples
Actor and dancer William Spaaij shares personal insights in an interview, humorously noting that his wife frequently compliments his physique, specifically his glutes. He also discusses his self-perce...
Major fire in warehouse on Radioweg in Amsterdam-Oost
24 years after its first broadcast, Dunya & Desie returns to NPO Plus: how a youth series from Amsterdam-Noord still resonates
Suraya Latul (28) and Julius Dusch (27) are drawn to the social context of their art: ‘We observe a lot’
Ajax confirms signing of Brazilian striker Leonardo: ‘His job is to score goals’
300 of 950 jobs cut at Healthcare and Youth Care Inspectorate: 'Tough choices'
The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) in the Netherlands is cutting 300 out of its 950 jobs due to budget reductions. Inspector-General Monique Vogelzang stated that the organization will need ...
Why the fashion calendar is stalling due to longer heatwaves in the Netherlands
Clothing retailers in the Netherlands are struggling to keep up with consumer demand for summer apparel due to longer heatwaves. The misalignment between seasonal stock and current weather patterns is...
An analog film on 70 millimeter: "The most beautiful medium we ever invented"
The Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam is currently screening the film 'The Odyssey' in both 35mm and 70mm analog formats to provide viewers with a unique, high-clarity cinematic experience. Film expert Adri...
Free activities at Tolhuistuin: "Get hands-on and away from screens"
Throughout the summer, the Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam-Noord is hosting the 'Culturele Noordspelen', a free program for children aged 4 to 14. Running from July 3 to August 16, the event offers workshops...
Ajax pays nearly 20 million for Brazilian striker: ‘We have been charmed by him for a long time’
Ajax has officially signed 23-year-old Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo from the Saudi club Al-Hilal for nearly 20 million euros. The player has signed a five-year contract with the Amsterdam-based c...
Rolling Stones equal Beatles with fifteenth number 1 album in UK
The Rolling Stones have achieved their fifteenth number one album in the United Kingdom with their latest release, Foreign Tongues. This accomplishment allows the band to equal the record previously s...
The Hague transport operator cancels all buses due to serious technical defect
The public transport company HTM in The Hague has canceled all bus services starting Friday evening due to a serious technical defect discovered in several vehicles. All buses are being taken out of s...
Giant parakeet overlooks Overhoeks: "Ode to all odd birds"
A seven-meter-tall statue of a rose-ringed parakeet, created by artist Teun Castelein, has been installed in the Overhoeks district of Amsterdam to celebrate the city's diverse and migratory nature. T...
US lettuce company recalls products after major diarrhea outbreak
An American lettuce producer has initiated a product recall following a major diarrhea outbreak in the United States. The exact scale of the recall is currently unknown.
Zwarte Cross stuntman returns to festival as visitor after concussion
Stuntman Jim 'Jimbo' van Nes has returned to the Zwarte Cross festival as a visitor following a catapult stunt accident on Thursday. He fortunately sustained only a concussion and is currently recover...
