Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
New asylum forecasts: slightly fewer asylum seekers, but more housing still needed
While the Netherlands expects a slight decrease in asylum seekers, the demand for reception capacity has risen to 96,000 beds due to a lack of housing for status holders and continued high numbers of ...
At Amsterdam Central Station, the message of the Palestine sit-in is impossible to ignore: ‘I am here to show that I exist’
Protesters carrying Palestinian flags have occupied Amsterdam Centraal station to ensure their message is seen by a large audience of commuters. They argue that gathering in high-traffic areas is more...
Phasing out fossil fuels is a priority for the Netherlands at climate summit
The Dutch government has prioritized the phase-out of fossil fuels for the upcoming COP31 climate summit in Antalya. Minister Stientje van Veldhoven confirmed the nation will present its national road...
Concerns over Oostzanerdijk bike lane following serious accident: "I never cycle there"
Residents in Amsterdam Noord are raising safety concerns about the cycling lanes on Oostzanerdijk following a serious accident. Despite municipal efforts to improve visibility for cyclists, locals arg...
Review: Pan (8+) unfortunately fails to clarify the consequences of (online) macho behavior
The youth theater production Pan by the company MaxTak explores the relationship between online machismo and the human desire for social acceptance. However, the review notes that the performance ulti...
Sumter on her role as alderwoman amid rising discrimination: "Giving up is not an option"
Amsterdam Alderman Araya Sumter, who oversees Social Justice and Inclusion, is addressing rising discrimination and declining LHBTIQ+ tolerance in the city. She plans to combat these negative trends b...
0.0 with nectarine or sports beer with extra vitamin C: Heineken goes all-in on non-alcoholic options
Heineken is launching twelve new non-alcoholic drinks, including flavored beers and sport-focused beverages, to capitalize on the growing demand for alcohol-free options in the Netherlands. The compan...
Eindhoven to mandate owners to rent out vacant properties
To address the severe housing shortage, the city of Eindhoven has introduced a new measure requiring property owners to lease out their vacant residences. Owners who fail to comply with this mandate w...
Isabel Usher doesn't rest after hit Niemand Wil Een Popster: 'The bar keeps getting higher'
Singer-songwriter Isabèl Usher has released her second album, Meisje Van Het Noorden, following the viral success of her hit single Niemand Wil Een Popster. Despite her growing popularity, the artist...
Prison sentences for inciting home invasion on innocent men and robbery of backpack full of cash
Two men from Amsterdam-Zuidoost have received prison sentences for orchestrating a home invasion against innocent victims. One of the men was also convicted for the robbery of a backpack filled with c...
Amstelkade residents hang pride flags after family threatened with brick through window: ‘We won’t accept this’
Residents of the Amsteldijk neighborhood in Amsterdam have raised rainbow flags in solidarity with a local family who were recently threatened when a brick was thrown through their window. Over fifty ...
Volkswagen pauses development of electric Golf due to lack of funds
Volkswagen has suspended the development of the electric Golf due to financial difficulties and a challenging market, aiming to secure investment before proceeding. The company recently reported a 5.8...
Gerard Joling blames manager for Toppers departure and apologizes to Jan Smit
Gerard Joling attributes his departure from the musical group The Toppers to a failure by his manager to inform the other band members. Joling has since apologized to Jan Smit for the manner in which ...