Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Special unit called to incident in Rivierenbuurt, shots possibly heard
Police and the Special Intervention Service (DSI) were deployed to the Trompenburgstraat in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt following reports of loud noises and possible gunfire. While witnesses suggested t...
Koos Breukel photographs publisher and graphic designer Willem van Zoetendaal
Filmmaker Amira Duynhouwer on domestic violence drama Sugar: 'Such a woman is really not crazy or stupid'
Filmmaker Amira Duynhouwer explores the harrowing realities of domestic violence in her new drama Sugar. The film depicts the subtle mechanisms of control, such as social isolation and the psychologic...
Review of The Match: The game that was – and is – about much more than just football
The book The Match examines the historical context and significance of the 1986 World Cup quarter-final football game between England and Argentina. The narrative connects this sporting event to long-...
Director on No Good Men: ‘This is also a love letter to the journalists in Kabul who risk their lives’
Director Shahrbanoo Sadat's new film, No Good Men, combines romantic comedy with political drama to depict life in Kabul before the Taliban takeover. The project is described as a tribute to the journ...
The Kidnapping of a President shows how bungled the 1930 abduction of the Finnish president was: 'All the blundering happened exactly like that'
Director Samuli Valkama explores the botched 1930 kidnapping of the first Finnish president by right-wing extremists in his film, The Kidnapping of a President. The movie takes a comedic approach to t...
Ye sued by former employee for discrimination and wrongful termination
Former security guard Benjamin Provo has sued the rapper Ye, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination at the Donda Academy. Provo claims he was fired for refusing to cut his hair and th...
Living more comfortably by making monumental homes sustainable
Residents in Haarlem have successfully transformed their 1922 monumental home into a sustainable, gas-free residence using biobased insulation and a ground-source heat pump. The six-month renovation p...
Even the Ukrainian 'cap-wearers' in the documentary Silent Flood cannot ignore the war
The documentary Silent Flood, directed by Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk, explores the impact of the war in Ukraine through the perspective of an isolated religious community. The film is highlighted as a...
Unveiling of 5 murals in Oost and Delftwijk
Five new murals featuring themes suggested by residents are being installed across the Haarlem districts of Oost and Delftwijk. Funded by the city council and supported by Elan Wonen, the artworks wil...
Spotify update for parents: no children's music in recommendations and Wrapped
Spotify has introduced a new setting that allows users to exclude children's music from their personalized recommendations and Spotify Wrapped results. This retroactive feature enables parents to prev...
Mahler's Ninth Symphony with conductor Philipp von Steinaecker sounds like a quirky farewell to life, love, and the world
The Mahler Academy Orchestra recently performed Mahler's Ninth Symphony at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam under the direction of conductor Philipp von Steinaecker. The ensemble focuses on historically...
Municipality unreachable by phone due to outage, problems at city offices as well
The Amsterdam municipality is facing a widespread technical outage that has disabled their telephone lines and limited service capabilities at city offices. A global system failure is responsible for ...
Video | Bas Smit and Nicolette van Dam open the 'pods' in Love is Blind
Bas Smit and Nicolette van Dam will host the Dutch version of the reality dating series Love is Blind. The show is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on September 30.
Nijkerk company loses case: ban on Israeli products remains
A Dutch court has upheld a ban on the import and sale of goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements, rejecting a challenge from the Nijkerk-based Israel Products Center. The court determined that t...
Three teenagers arrested in investigation into Kolfschotenstraat explosion in Amsterdam-Southeast
Three teenagers from Amsterdam have been arrested for their alleged involvement in an explosion at an apartment complex on Kolfschotenstraat that occurred on July 18. While the blast damaged property,...
From disputes with realtors to millions of visitors: how Funda became indispensable in the housing market
Funda is implementing controversial and expensive new presentation packages despite criticism from real estate agents. The housing platform maintains its dominant position in the Dutch market, leaving...
Read here the questions readers had about the Budget Memorandum, such as: Will I be punished if I don't drive an electric car?
Dutch journalists held a live Q&A session to address public inquiries regarding the 2026 Budget Memorandum. Topics ranged from economic policy and healthcare premiums to future changes in disability b...
LIVE Q&A: How difficult is it for The Hague to focus on what unites the parties?
Journalists from the AD hosted a live Q&A session on September 16, 2026, to explain the implications of the annual Dutch government budget proposal. The discussion covered a variety of public concerns...
Country music is hard to sell in the Netherlands, but Ella Langley is lending a hand
Country singer Ella Langley is finding success in the Netherlands with her hit single Choosin' Texas, helping to revitalize the genre's popularity in the region. Music experts attribute her appeal to ...