Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Tech stocks take a beating on New York exchange: Nasdaq's worst day since June
Technology stocks on the New York exchange experienced their worst day since June, with the Nasdaq falling 2.86 percent following poor earnings from companies like Intel and Amazon. Investors are incr...
Review My uncle secretly eats lubricating oil: A carefree fantasy story with well-timed cliffhangers
Mijn oom eet stiekem smeerolie is an imaginative children's book by Goldewijk about a girl named Lili who stays with her bizarre and mysterious Uncle Philips. The story balances lighthearted fantasy w...
Michael Cunningham’s Day: small masterclasses in the art of storytelling, in a book that never deliberately lies to the reader
Author Michael Cunningham explores his personal history and literary craft in his new book, Het onzegbare, which combines memoir with advice on writing. The book features candid anecdotes about his yo...
Floortje Dessing (56) travels again after illness: I wanted to shout it from the rooftops: guys, wake up, this is all going wrong!
Dutch television presenter Floortje Dessing has returned to traveling for her new series after facing serious health challenges. The upcoming program focuses on examining the complex relationship huma...
These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week
The making of an ideal, submissive wife was not for her: how Kee Groot championed women's suffrage
Cornelia Groot, a pioneering Dutch feminist from Hoorn, played a vital role in the movement for women's suffrage through her activism and engaging public performances as the character Marijtje. Her ef...
The style of Toon (75): ‘There is a lot of the feminine in me, I got that from my mother’
Toon, a 75-year-old Amsterdam resident, expresses his unique identity through a bold, sustainable style composed almost exclusively of second-hand clothing. He avoids major multinational brands and fa...
Homeless office closed for weeks: ‘You wouldn’t close a hospital because there are too many patients’
The Daklozenkantoor in Amsterdam's Oud-West district has been closed for weeks, with the organization citing rising homelessness as the cause. Former staff members argue that this explanation is inade...
Writer Herman Koch: I don't know if I count as an Amsterdammer by strict standards
Author Robert Vuijsje interviews novelist Herman Koch about his changing perspective on Amsterdam. Koch reflects on his diminished connection to the city center and questions his status as a tradition...
This elite unit of the Marechaussee guards Schiphol day and night: ‘We take everything seriously until we are sure it’s nothing’
The Armed Aviation Security unit of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee is marking its 30th anniversary of protecting Schiphol Airport. Initially created for high-risk flights, the unit now operates as...
After 53 years in Amsterdam, Jacob Kurc (77) wouldn't want to live anywhere else: 'But I still go back to Rio twice a year'
Jacob Kurc, who moved to Amsterdam 53 years ago, became a notable local figure after opening the city's first Brazilian restaurant in 1984. Beyond his culinary success, he worked as a football agent a...
Moderators of subreddit r/Amsterdam meet for the first time: ‘Do you also have a Reddit cat?’
Moderators of the popular subreddit r/Amsterdam recently met in person for the first time to discuss their experiences managing the online community. The platform acts as a vital resource for thousand...
From sewage to red velvet: Rialto cinema opens new theater in an old silo on Zeeburg
Rialto is launching a new cinema called Rialto Silo on Zeeburgereiland this Thursday, occupying a converted industrial silo. The venue aims to become a central cultural meeting point tailored to the n...
Illustrator Hyeshil Sander’s Amsterdam: ‘The char siu bao at Oriental City makes me very happy’
Korean-Dutch illustrator Hyeshil Sander is launching two new coloring books next week. She frequently visits local favorites including the Kattenkabinet, café Schiller, and Oriental City.
At NK Thai Noodles they serve a rare dish: pink noodles – and they taste surprisingly good
NK Thai Noodles in Amsterdam offers an affordable and unique dining experience, featuring rare pink noodles and vibrant green desserts. The restaurant's colorful atmosphere and specialized menu succes...
Author and poet Alara Adilow: I have experienced for myself that there is a price tag on a trans body
Author and poet Alara Adilow discusses the themes of her novel, The Disappearance of Tili. The story centers on a trans woman named Tili who struggles with her identity and seeks independence as an ac...
Working on a VOC ship was dangerous: why did so many men still want to join?
The Dutch East India Company consistently sought recruits for dangerous voyages due to high death rates among their maritime and military personnel. Historian Roelof van Gelder has investigated the mo...
‘I see the future of the US very pessimistically’: five Americans in Amsterdam on the midterms
As American citizens head to the polls for the upcoming midterm elections, several expatriates living in Amsterdam have expressed concern regarding the political polarization within their home country...
Halsema closes fast food restaurant on Tussen Meer after multiple explosions in ten days
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered a fast-food restaurant in the Osdorp neighborhood to close for at least three months following three explosive attacks in ten days. Despite increased security...
Apple overtakes Nvidia to become world's most valuable public company
Apple has surpassed Nvidia to become the world's most valuable public company, achieving a valuation of 5 trillion dollars compared to Nvidia's 4.9 trillion. This shift follows a tech sell-off trigger...