Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Brother & Sister Day: these Amsterdam hospitality businesses are run by siblings
National Brother and Sister Day is celebrated on September 30 to honor sibling relationships, providing a great opportunity to visit family-run dining spots. Numerous establishments throughout Amsterd...
Amsterdam municipality blindsided by temporary closure of Stichting Different Colors: We were not warned
The Amsterdam municipality was blindsided by the sudden closure of Stichting Different Colors, a charity supporting homeless mothers and children. City officials report receiving no warning, leaving d...
Long-awaited Game of Thrones movie in theaters in 2029
A new Game of Thrones feature film centered on Aegon I Targaryen is slated for a 2029 release, directed by Owen Harris and written by Beau Willimon. The project follows years of internal debate, as au...
After growth dip due to Iran war many passengers travel via European airports again
Passenger traffic at European airports showed steady growth throughout the summer despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising fuel costs. While traffic at hubs like Schiphol remained stable, indu...
Liveblog: city council reacts to budget, follow the debate here
The Amsterdam city council is debating the municipal budget amid concerns over significant debt increases and rising interest costs. Financial reports indicate that the city's debt is expected to reac...
Prince Harry and Meghan’s children followed by paparazzi at school
Prince Harry and Meghan have reported that European paparazzi tracked their children at school, leading the couple to condemn the photographers' reckless behavior. This incident occurs shortly after t...
VVD presents counter-budget: "More pages needed, city continues to deteriorate"
The VVD in Haarlem has presented an alternative budget that calls for faster municipal staff reductions, the use of AI in permit processing, and lower taxes for residents. The party argues that curren...
German government to fill gas reserves due to uncertain situation
Germany has ordered an increase in its national gas reserves to ensure supply stability during the upcoming winter amid geopolitical concerns. Meanwhile, the Netherlands is also monitoring its lower-t...
Schipholweg closed from October 8 to 12
The Schipholweg near the Buitenrustbruggen in Haarlem will be closed to vehicle traffic from October 8 to October 12 for the construction of a new bus station facility. Motorists are instructed to fol...
Public Prosecution Service: NDSM wharf shooting victim was not targeted at random
The Public Prosecution Service has stated that the victim of the shooting at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam was not chosen at random. Further details regarding the investigation are expected to be releas...
A magnificent storyteller gave Georg Baselitz's puppets an identity at the Muziekgebouw
The Muziekgebouw hosted a striking production of Stravinsky’s L’histoire du soldat, featuring marionettes designed by artist Georg Baselitz. Actor Dominique Horwitz narrated the tale of a soldierâ...
Docuseries The Influencer Guru starts with a triple disclaimer: that promises quite a lot
The HBO documentary De Influencer Goeroe investigates Dutch-born spiritual leader Bentinho Massaro, who is accused of exploiting followers through financial and sexual abuse. The series explores his r...
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story: when a modern serial killer is pulled out of a hat, the series goes off the rails
The fourth season of the Monster series dramatizes the 1892 Lizzie Borden murders with stylized, highly fictionalized elements, including a romantic subplot between Borden and a mysterious new maid. T...
Prison officer shot dead on Amsterdam terrace was not a random victim
A 61-year-old prison guard was fatally shot at an Amsterdam terrace by a 37-year-old suspect he previously knew from Zaanstad prison. Prosecutors state the attack was a targeted act following a brief ...
Take That brings new tour to Amsterdam next year
The British group Take That will bring their upcoming tour to Amsterdam next year in support of their tenth studio album, Dreamers. The trio, currently consisting of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard...
Tel Aviv-bound flight makes emergency landing after possible stabbing in cockpit
A Flydubai flight en route to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit altercation resulted in the pilots being stabbed. Israeli authorities are investigating the inc...
Four arrests following drug discovery in car
Police in Hoofddorp arrested four people following a traffic stop and a subsequent house search that uncovered drugs and cash. The investigation began after a 23-year-old driver was suspected of drivi...
Public Prosecution Service to seek heavier sentences for violence against emergency workers
The Public Prosecution Service in the Netherlands is implementing a new directive to double the severity of sentencing for violence against emergency responders, making prison time the mandatory start...
Presenter Wiesje Hillen not panicked by low Buzz ratings
Presenter Wiesje Hillen is not concerned by the low initial viewership for her new Net5 talk show, Buzz, which features a young team and focuses on entertainment news. She remains optimistic about the...
Catering at swimming pools and campsites struggling with flies in the kitchen
Recent inspections by the NVWA found that nearly half of hospitality venues at campsites and swimming pools in the Netherlands struggled with fly infestations during the hot summer. Additionally, over...