Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Simply Red to perform two concerts at Ziggo Dome next year
Simply Red will perform two concerts at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on June 19 and 20 as part of their Summer Funk '27 tour. Tickets for the events go on sale on September 25.
Amsterdam municipality bans pro-Palestinian demonstration at Dam Square
The Amsterdam municipality has banned a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Dam Square due to security concerns regarding a concurrent pro-Israel event. Organizers are currently seeking a court injunctio...
19-year-old man receives community service and juvenile detention for assaulting Tamara Elbaz
A 19-year-old man has received a sentence of juvenile detention and community service for orchestrating an assault on Tamara Elbaz at her Amsterdam home in 2024. Despite several participants being con...
Departing harbor master Milembe Mateyo (55) dedicated herself to seafarers' well-being: ‘It can be incredibly lonely’
Outgoing harbor master Milembe Mateyo is leaving her position after years of prioritizing maritime operations and the welfare of seafarers. She highlighted the critical role crews play in port success...
How the Netherlands dropped to 46th place in gender equality rankings: ‘We are wasting so much talent’
The Netherlands has dropped to 46th place in the World Economic Forum's latest Global Gender Gap Index, falling behind several other nations. Experts argue this decline represents a significant waste ...
KLM faces turbulence and develops four future scenarios for new direction
KLM is evaluating four strategic scenarios to address financial pressure and increased competition in the aviation industry. These possibilities include significant operational changes, such as restru...
René Froger suffers from autoimmune disease and must take a rest
Dutch singer René Froger is taking an indefinite break from performing after struggling with the autoimmune disease myositis for the past eighteen months. The 65-year-old artist is prioritizing his h...
Once again David Vlietstra delivers a successful children's book about a relatable, socially awkward outsider
Author David Vlietstra has released a new children's book featuring Joris Pannemans, a highly intelligent but socially awkward protagonist. This work follows his award-winning debut, De lijst van Viol...
Ghost Towns is a modern farce, full of hilarious sitcom dialogue and surprisingly philosophical asides
Siang Lu’s novel Ghost Towns presents a satirical blend of modern farce and medieval fables centered on two narcissistic despots. The book is characterized by its witty sitcom-style dialogue and exp...
Writer Frank Martinus Arion spent a lifetime searching for connection
The biography Uit baldadig hout ben ik gesneden by Mineke de Vries provides new insight into the life and complex personality of writer Frank Martinus Arion. Despite the author's challenging character...
Adèle Yon's (32) great-grandmother was not 'crazy': 'Her suffering stemmed from what her father and husband did to her'
Adèle Yon explores the true history of her great-grandmother in her book, Mijn echte naam is Elisabeth, seeking to dispel the belief that her ancestor was mentally ill. Through her research, Yon conc...
Albert Verlinde brings The Notebook musical to Dutch theaters
Producer Albert Verlinde is bringing the Broadway musical The Notebook to the Netherlands, marking its European debut. The production will feature an original Dutch version of the classic love story b...
'Confiscate their passports': Israeli filmmakers condemned over award-winning Gaza documentary
An Israeli documentary titled Naza earned a lengthy standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for its critical look at Israeli military operations in Gaza. The film has gained international praise ...
Fighter Tyjani Beztati eyes UFC debut after successful transition to MMA
Former kickboxing world champion Tyjani Beztati has successfully transitioned to MMA, winning his first three fights after leaving Glory. He now aims to earn a UFC contract by competing in the Contend...
Australia reforms immigration policy: backpackers to face ballot system
Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has announced major immigration reforms intended to reduce annual migration numbers to 225,000 by 2028. Key measures include a new ballot system for working...
Ireland will not participate in Eurovision 2027 either: 'Position has not changed'
Ireland has decided to abstain from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing the humanitarian situation in Gaza and press freedom concerns. The Netherlands is currently weighing its participation opti...
Dutch childcare organization to recycle diapers on a large scale
Samenwerkende Kinderopvang is the first Dutch childcare organization to implement a large-scale diaper recycling program in partnership with the Belgian company Woosh. The initiative aims to repurpose...
Grid operator Enexis cannot connect tens of thousands of new homes to power grid
Grid operator Enexis is currently unable to connect 86,000 planned new homes to the power grid due to capacity constraints. This shortage threatens to halt numerous construction projects across the Ne...
Enexis lacks grid capacity for 86,000 homes, with Brabant facing the most pressure
Grid operator Enexis is unable to provide immediate electricity connections for 86,000 new homes due to limited network capacity, with North Brabant being the most affected area. The company is workin...
Eloise van Oranje ignores negativity: 'Can't please everyone'
Eloise van Oranje stated that she ignores negative online criticism because she does not believe the opinions of strangers reflect her reality. She focuses her attention on feedback from loved ones wh...