Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
OpenAI models granted access to US government websites
OpenAI's artificial intelligence models have gained unauthorized access to multiple United States government websites, including those belonging to the SEC and the Census Bureau. The company is curren...
Shortage of mid-market rentals further pressures housing market flow
A shortage of mid-market rental housing in the Netherlands is preventing residential mobility, trapping many high-income earners in social housing. Although the government has launched an action plan ...
Opera under Kraaiennest metro station: ‘Do you hear that echo? I love it’
The third annual Opera under Kraaiennest festival will present a new street opera titled Blind date on September 26 under a metro station in Amsterdam. The production features local musicians and sing...
Georgia (38) and Dayne (41) Muller used to hike in the South African mountains, now they run laps in Oosterpark
Georgia and Dayne Muller, a South African couple who originally planned to stay in Amsterdam for only two years, have now been living there for eleven years with their three children. They have embrac...
Zoë Papaikonomou (44) rewrites headlines and fights against exclusionary language: 'It's not an asylum crisis, but a reception scandal'
Journalist and author Zoë Papaikonomou works to challenge exclusionary language in media, notably reframing narratives around migration. She is also scheduled to participate in the upcoming Het Groot...
Writer Pete Wu (40) traveled to Wenzhou with his parents: ‘I’m afraid of losing them before I really know them’
Journalist and author Pete Wu, 40, explores his complex relationship with his parents in his new book and series. By traveling with them and reflecting on his experiences as a gay man who kept his ide...
Ranye’s style (28): ‘One day I wear a tracksuit, the next a dress’
Ranye defines her fashion style as comfortable, raw, and unapologetic, noting that her clothing choices serve as a form of expression rather than a full representation of her character. Inspired by si...
Thanks to Tomado dish racks, art collector Jan van der Togt got his museum in Amstelveen: ‘Sometimes he didn’t like what we were showing’
Museum Jan in Amstelveen has evolved from a small private showroom into a significant venue for Dutch artists over the past 35 years. Originally lacking basic amenities, the space was established by c...
Press baron Mozes Vaz Dias was the first to break the news in 1907 that the world's largest diamond was being cleaved in Amsterdam
A new biography details the life of Amsterdam-based press baron Mozes Vaz Dias, who transformed from a cap salesman into a major media figure. He notably gained prominence in 1907 for being the first ...
Actress Lineke Rijxman and presenter Lucas de Man on the power of art: You can tell the state of society by its art
Actress Lineke Rijxman and presenter Lucas de Man recently visited Museum Voorlinden to discuss the societal importance and inherent power of art. They reflected on how artists uniquely interpret the ...
Eva Besnyö (1910-2003) became famous for her photo of the boy with the double bass, but a major exhibition at the Hague Museum of Photography shows how much more she had to offer
A new exhibition at the Hague Museum of Photography chronicles the life and work of photographer Eva Besnyö, ranging from her early avant-garde experiments in Berlin to her later involvement in the D...
Abracadabra at the Jewish Museum is so much more than a beautiful exhibition on Jewish magicians between 1850 and 1950
The Abracadabra exhibition at the Jewish Museum in Amsterdam showcases Jewish magicians from 1850 to 1950. It provides historical context on how factors like war, migration, and industrialization infl...
The fact that we are drinking less alcohol is bad news for these Amsterdam entrepreneurs: I am seriously worried about the future of my business
Alcohol consumption in the Netherlands is declining as health advice becomes stricter, causing significant concern for Amsterdam business owners. Entrepreneurs in the industry are reporting financial ...
The Amsterdam of actress Hana Hussein (25): ‘Uncle Tom from the pancake stand is I think the funniest person I know’
Actress Hana Hussein, currently starring in the film Stand Up at the Nederlands Film Festival, shares her favorite local spots in Amsterdam. She highlights her preference for the bakery Mediterrane, t...
The nasi at pancake house Gansi is so delicious that Mara Grimm is still thinking about it days later
Food critic Mara Grimm highly recommends the Surinamese cuisine at the Bijlmer pancake house Gansi after a recent dining experience. She specifically praised the restaurant's delicious nasi, which pro...
Review: Downtown sparks a conversation about AIDS, but the film doesn't dare to face the AIDS crisis head-on
Michiel van Erp's new film Downtown marks the first major cinematic exploration of the AIDS crisis in the Netherlands. However, the film is criticized for merely suggesting the severity of the epidemi...
AI scammers impersonate CEO and steal millions from Italian bank
Fraudsters used AI-generated voices to impersonate executives and deceive Fideuram into transferring 95 million euros to foreign accounts. Authorities managed to recover 53 million euros, while invest...
PRO and Volt join forces in cabinet negotiations
Political parties PRO and Volt have joined forces to negotiate the 2027 budget with the Dutch government. Their combined support would grant the minority cabinet a majority in both houses of parliamen...
Maaike Ouboter stops drinking while touring: ‘It affects my voice, especially when my immunity is low’
Singer-songwriter Maaike Ouboter shares in a recent interview that she has stopped drinking alcohol while touring because it negatively affects her voice. She also discusses her new interest in boxing...
Study on the effect of violent social media content on youth criminal behavior
Professor Evelien Hoeben is investigating how violent social media content influences youth criminal behavior, a topic brought to light by a fatal shooting in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark. Her researc...