Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ajax seeks fourth consecutive win against AZ in Arena
Ajax, currently in third place, aims for a fourth consecutive victory as they face AZ in an upcoming Eredivisie match. The team enters the game with momentum following recent successes in both league ...
Halloween in the Rivierenbuurt: ‘We don’t want to make them cry, but we do want to give them a scare’
A small neighborhood Halloween celebration in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt has grown from a local gathering into a massive event attracting 1,200 children. The festivities, which began in 2021, now featu...
Jacky organizes Halloween for 1200 children: "Never expected it to become this popular"
American expatriate Jacky has organized a successful Halloween trick-or-treat event in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam for the past six years. The celebration has expanded significantly, n...
Suspicious situation in Osdorp garage, two arrests made and street cordoned off
Police have arrested two individuals following a suspicious incident at a garage complex in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam. Officers cordoned off J. de Koostraat to allow forensic experts to con...
Journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was imprisoned in Russia, gives the Derk Sauer Lecture: watch the livestream here
Journalist Evan Gershkovich will deliver the first Derk Sauer Lecture at the debate center De Balie in Amsterdam to discuss press freedom and his time imprisoned in Russia. The annual event honors the...
Ajax hosts AZ in North Holland top clash • Goes returns to squad
Ajax is set to host AZ at the Johan Cruijff Arena tonight in a significant match where the visitors hope to maintain their eleven-game unbeaten streak against the hosts. Ajax manager Michel Sanchez ha...
Dement man (67) found hour after distributing photo
A 67-year-old man with dementia was reported missing, triggering an urgent search by police and his family. The man was safely located in good health approximately one hour after police released his p...
Dement Mohamed (67) missing since this afternoon, last seen at Plein '40-'45
Police are searching for Mohamed, a 67-year-old man with dementia who went missing this afternoon near Plein '40 '45 in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Authorities are concerned for his welfare because he has d...
World-famous TikTok grandma and food influencer Nonna Silvi (85) has died
Popular 85-year-old food influencer Nonna Silvi, known as the TikTok-oma, has died after a short illness. She gained millions of followers online for her traditional Tuscan cooking videos and was well...
Heat pump on balcony too loud for neighbors: refusal justified
A court has upheld a homeowners association's decision to ban an apartment owner from installing a heat pump on their balcony. The judge ruled that the device would cause excessive noise for nearby ne...
American holiday? Halloween is actually European: ‘We have a fascination with horror’
Although often considered an American tradition, Halloween originated from European religious customs before being transformed by American influence. The holiday has become increasingly popular in the...
From a Jan Steen to a Marco van Basten: remarkable masterpieces at the PAN art fair
The annual PAN art and design fair opens tomorrow in Amsterdam, showcasing a mix of classical works like a rare Jan Steen painting and unique sports memorabilia. Among the highlights is the jersey wor...
Anouscha (27) is a horror actor who makes a living scaring people to death
Anouscha, a 27-year-old horror actor, works at the Amsterdam Dungeon where she specializes in frightening visitors. Her experiences and the challenges of the profession are featured in the YouTube ser...
Ukraine wins street fishing world championship in Haarlem, Netherlands 'somewhat disappointing' ninth
Ukraine won the World Street Fishing Championship held in Haarlem, while France and Moldova took the remaining podium spots. Team Holland finished in a disappointing ninth place out of fifteen countri...
Agreement between cabinet and opposition on new tax plan seems far off
The Dutch cabinet is working to secure sufficient opposition support for its tax plan, which faces a critical deadline for parliamentary approval by late November. Significant disagreements persist wi...
This is the (pricey) Xbox Ally X20: a new standard in gaming thanks to a beautiful OLED screen
Asus has entered the competitive portable gaming market with the new ROG Xbox Ally X20. This device functions as a handheld PC designed in the shape of a premium Xbox controller and features an advanc...
Riot police intervene in The Hague unrest, calm in Amsterdam
Police intervened in The Hague to manage confrontations between youth groups and soccer hooligans, resulting in four arrests for face-covering offenses. Meanwhile, Amsterdam remained peaceful despite ...
Crypto exchanges take measures following billion-dollar hack at Binance
Binance is responding to a complex security breach that resulted in a multi-billion dollar theft, prompting the exchange to freeze assets while promising full reimbursement to affected users. While in...
Amsterdammers arrested for kidnapping and assaulting Schiedam resident
Two Amsterdam residents have been arrested for the kidnapping and assault of a vulnerable man from Schiedam, whom they held captive and humiliated on social media. The suspects are also under investig...
Police rarely use stun guns, but they are permitted if someone resists arrest
A police officer used a taser while arresting a delivery driver in Amsterdam's Runstraat last Thursday, sparking a public debate over the proportionality of the force. While such weapons are rarely us...