Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Brain researchers win Nobel Prize in Medicine
Three researchers have been awarded the annual Nobel Prize in Medicine, with the ceremony set for December 10. The prize, funded by Alfred Nobel's estate, is the first to be announced in a series of a...
Biography of Pierre Bokma to be published in 2030
A biography about the life and career of actor Pierre Bokma is set to be published in 2030 with the actor's cooperation. The book will examine his extensive work in television, film, and theater, whil...
The opening of a bouillon restaurant in Weesp is no coincidence: People are queuing up for this concept
Bouillon d’Or has opened in Weesp following the success of similar bouillon-style restaurants in Amsterdam. The concept is gaining significant popularity, prompting questions about the criteria for ...
Singing whales, breaking ice floes, marine snow: you can now descend to the deep sea floor at the Artis Aquarium
The Artis Aquarium has launched a new sound-based installation by artist Olafur Eliasson titled Deep seeing currents, which immerses visitors in the mysterious world of the deep ocean. Running since O...
Controversial rapper Gims cancels Afas Live concert at the last minute
Rapper Gims has cancelled his European tour, including a planned performance at Afas Live in Amsterdam, citing unspecified personal reasons. The artist is currently facing formal charges in France rel...
Another explosion at apartment building in Osdorp, mailbox completely blown away
A second explosion has occurred at an apartment building on the Botteskerksingel in Amsterdam, causing structural damage to the entrance and destroying a mailbox unit. Police are currently investigati...
Netherlands-Serbia match draws 2.2 million viewers and is most-watched international game
The Dutch national football team finished a series of four Nations League matches with two wins and two draws, placing them at the top of their group. The most-watched game of the period was the final...
Amsterdam scraps neighborhood budgets
The city of Amsterdam is ending its neighborhood budget program, which allowed residents to propose and secure funding for local improvements. These projects often focused on enhancing community space...
Amsterdam man competes for world porridge title in Scotland: 'Back again next year'
Amsterdam resident India Mae Abbas traveled to Scotland to compete in the World Porridge Making Championship held in Carrbridge. Although she did not win the Golden Spurtle trophy, she plans to refine...
Transport expert and economist Walther Ploos van Amstel dies at 64
Traffic expert and economist Walther Ploos van Amstel has died at age 64. A lecturer at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, he was well-known for his contributions to logistics, mobility, an...
Norway to temporarily ban AI glasses in crowded places
Norway is introducing a temporary ban on AI smart glasses in busy public spaces due to privacy concerns regarding unauthorized recording. The Netherlands is also debating the issue, with local retaile...
Dries Roelvink consoles sons through heartbreak: I want to help and embrace them
Singer Dries Roelvink is supporting his sons Dave and Donny through their recent breakups while navigating the boundaries of paternal involvement. He remains available for emotional support but recogn...
Living with a disability: It can happen to anyone, so treat us as equals
Dinand Brummelhuis highlights the ongoing issues of discrimination, prejudice, and social exclusion faced by individuals living with disabilities. He emphasizes the importance of equal treatment for a...
Amsterdam school principal funneled nearly 1 million euros to family businesses since 2023
The director of the Oranje Nassauschool in Amsterdam-Noord is under scrutiny for awarding nearly one million euros in contracts to her daughter and son-in-law's businesses since 2023. Officials are in...
Second explosion in two weeks blows mailboxes out of facade in Osdorp
A second explosion in two weeks has damaged mailboxes and a parked car at an apartment complex in the Osdorp district of Amsterdam. Police are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses to deter...
Window and door on fire after explosion at Badhoevedorp home, perpetrator flees on fatbike
An explosion caused by an unidentified person damaged the entrance of a house on Stevinstraat in Badhoevedorp early this morning. The suspect fled the scene on a fatbike, and no arrests have been made...
Ex's & Oh's singer Elle King married: 'Best day of my life'
Singer Elle King recently married her partner Dan Tooker during an intimate ceremony held in a forest in Tennessee. The couple, who share two children, met in 2019 at Tooker's tattoo shop and have bee...
'Yo, how are you?' asks Ibi (18) to Dr. Rutger before giving him a fist bump; 'respect to you too,' the doctor clumsily replies
An eighteen-year-old named Ibi greets his doctor, Rutger, with a fist bump and a casual greeting. Although the doctor initially struggles to bridge the generational gap, he ultimately realizes he has ...
Vijlbrief: discrimination at UWV unacceptable, must be thoroughly investigated
Minister Hans Vijlbrief has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the UWV after reports emerged that the agency subjects people with non-traditional surnames to stricter fraud checks and higher ...
Cinemas cancel screenings of NAZA following threats against filmmakers
The documentary NAZA is being removed from Dutch cinemas around October 7 after filmmakers and their families received threats regarding the film's timing. The movie explores the Israeli military's us...