Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
No trains to and from Amsterdam Central
ProRail is performing essential maintenance on platforms and station facilities at Amsterdam Centraal, resulting in a temporary halt to all train traffic. Travelers are advised to use the metro or rep...
Video | Zach Bryan wears 'Free Palestine' shirt at Robert Kraft's stadium
Country singer Zach Bryan wore a Free Palestine shirt while performing at a stadium owned by Robert Kraft. This event follows a controversy last month where rapper Macklemore was reportedly banned fro...
Elon Musk and partner split: 'From in love to dumped in one week'
Shivon Zilis has announced the sudden end of her relationship with Elon Musk, stating she was unexpectedly dumped just one week after they were on affectionate terms. Zilis, who shares four children w...
Former Chancellor Schröder back as senior executive at Russian company
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has taken a new senior role at the Russian supermarket chain Hyperglobus. This decision follows years of intense criticism regarding his business association...
American singer Jesse McCartney announces arrival of second child
American singer Jesse McCartney and his wife, Katie Peterson, have announced that they are expecting their second child together. The couple, who are already parents to a one-year-old son named Archer...
Het Familiediner to end after more than 25 years with final season
The Dutch television series Het Familiediner is ending its run after over 25 years. Host Bert van Leeuwen confirmed that a final season is currently in production to conclude the program's long-standi...
Historic North Sea Canal celebrates 150th anniversary with special TV series
The North Sea Canal is marking its 150th anniversary with a commemorative three-part television series. Constructed in the 19th century to improve access for larger ships to Amsterdam, the canal trans...
Josje Huisman temporarily returns to K3 for Studio 100 singalong
Josje Huisman is returning to K3 temporarily to replace Hanne Verbruggen, who is going on maternity leave during the Studio 100 SingAlong in Symphony tour. The performances will take place in the Neth...
Screen Time | Trump fans the AI flames further as regulations remain absent
President Donald Trump and tech executives have agreed to a set of voluntary safety standards for artificial intelligence, though critics argue that self-regulation is insufficient compared to formal ...
Netherlands no longer on Eurovision Song Contest board following boycott
The Netherlands has lost its seat on the Eurovision Song Contest's Reference Group after the Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS withdrew from the competition. While the governing body is currently undergoing ...
One dead in shooting on Amstelveenseweg
A person was killed in a shooting on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam early this morning. Police are currently investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made and the victim's identity remai...
At the Eye restaurant, even the wine tastes like juice and sawdust
Mara Grimm visited the restaurant at the Eye Filmmuseum for a monthly review. She noted that while the food is visually appealing, the actual taste and quality of the dishes are disappointing.
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Wallis (33) from Scotland thinks we shouldn't complain so much about Amsterdam: 'This city is amazing in every phase of life'
Scottish native Wallis Grant, who moved to Amsterdam for her studies, now resides in the city's Oost district with her family. She rejects common complaints about the city, arguing that Amsterdam is a...
Jorge’s style: ‘Today I’m wearing gold glitter underwear by Calvin Klein’
Photographer Carly Wollaert captures the unique and vibrant personal styles of individuals on the streets of Amsterdam. The project aims to showcase how people use their fashion choices to bring color...
Julia Mekkes (33) pleads criminal cases, makes podcasts and runs a sandwich shop: 'In my head I am a lawyer, everything else moves around that'
Criminal defense attorney Julia Mekkes balances her legal practice in Amsterdam with running a sandwich shop on the Gerard Doustraat and hosting a successful podcast. Despite her diverse projects, she...
Ann Patchett's new book is – of course – very good again
Ann Patchett’s tenth novel, Whistler, follows 53-year-old Daphne Fuller as she reconnects with her former stepfather after a chance meeting at a museum. The story delves into a hidden, decades-old c...
Presenter Floris Göbel lives in the Jordaan with his ball python Mr. Tortellini: ‘He’s my buddy, even if the love is a bit one-sided’
Presenter and animal expert Floris Göbel shares his dedication to wildlife protection while living in Amsterdam with his pet royal python, Meneer Tortellini. Göbel utilizes his platform to advocate ...
Were the Dutch ever truly tolerant of gay people? Researcher Linda Duits doesn't think so: 'But now the aversion is open'
Social scientist Linda Duits argues that historical claims of Dutch tolerance regarding homosexuality and women's rights are being challenged by current social trends. She notes that support for these...
Amsterdam firefighters climb Mount Kilimanjaro to process traumatic incidents
A team of Amsterdam firefighters is traveling to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in an effort to process traumatic incidents and build mental resilience. Led by experienced personnel like Peter We...