Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Win tickets for U2 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA!
Fans have the chance to win tickets to a U2 concert at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on June 6, 2027. Interested participants must answer trivia questions and accept the terms of the promotion between Octob...
Dutch economy continues to grow unexpectedly fast, driven mainly by industry
The Dutch economy grew by 0.6 percent in the third quarter, driven primarily by strong industrial output and machinery exports. Statistics Netherlands noted that household consumption also increased, ...
Claude releases most personal single yet: 'Music as an outlet and diary'
Singer Claude has released his most personal single, Alles Wat Ik Wil, which reflects on the loss of his father during a war in his birthplace of Congo. The 23-year-old artist used the creative proces...
Video | Sombr surprises New Yorkers with performance in subway station
Twenty-one-year-old artist Sombr, who has accumulated billions of streams on Spotify, recently surprised commuters with a performance in a New York City subway station. The musician is currently trave...
RTL Boulevard theme song voted best TV tune in Dutch history
The theme song for RTL Boulevard has been voted the best television tune in the history of the Netherlands. The list, compiled by industry experts, also features iconic compositions from series like D...
Google parent company Alphabet loses $500 billion in market value
Alphabet experienced a $500 billion loss in market value after reporting third-quarter financial results that fell short of analyst predictions. Investors are concerned about high AI-related costs and...
Heijmans builds fewer houses but earns more from roads and power grids
Heijmans faces a slump in residential property sales due to ongoing market crises but expects higher profits due to significant growth in infrastructure and energy projects. The company has raised its...
Actors react to Stewart's death: 'An icon, but also humble'
Acclaimed actor Patrick Stewart has passed away at the age of 86 in Los Angeles following a brief illness and struggles with dementia. Renowned for his versatility in roles like Captain Picard and Pro...
30 years of hardcore, kissing and partying: Frank & Nick celebrate their anniversary in Haarlem
The party duo Frank and Nick are celebrating 30 years of hosting iconic 90s-themed events in Haarlem with an anniversary celebration at Patronaat on November 6. The event invites guests aged 30 and ol...
Why high oil prices are bad news for drivers but good for your pension
Shell recorded nearly 10 billion euros in third-quarter profit due to elevated global oil and gas prices, causing financial strain for consumers while boosting the company's earnings. However, the sur...
More fruit and vegetables in Red Light District sex shows? If bananas work, why not cucumbers?
The third season of the documentary series Bij ons op de Wallen provides an intimate look at the lives of various residents and business owners in Amsterdam's Red Light District. The episodes highligh...
Manufacturer provides little clarity on PFAS in products according to Consumers' Association
A recent study by the Dutch Consumers' Association found that 34 manufacturers and retailers provide almost no clear information regarding PFAS in their products. The organization is now calling for a...
Audi supervisory board meets over 'deeply embarrassing' CEO appearance with Trump
Audi CEO Döllner is under fire from German labor leaders for appearing at a Donald Trump rally to announce a new SUV factory in the United States. Critics have labeled the move a violation of corpora...
EU countries release 42.6 million barrels of oil from reserves
European Union nations have agreed to release 42.6 million barrels of oil from their reserves to counteract rising energy prices. This measure follows a G7 pledge made under pressure from US President...
Urgent shortage of foster families in Amsterdam: "Long or short term, everything is desperately needed"
Amsterdam is struggling with a critical shortage of foster families, resulting in fifty children currently awaiting placement. This lack of local options forces children to move outside the city, pote...
Number of self-employed workers falls for seventh consecutive quarter due to stricter enforcement
The number of self-employed workers in the Netherlands has fallen for seven consecutive quarters, declining to 1.115 million following stricter tax enforcement. Authorities are cracking down on disgui...
'Every second a million brain cells are lost': breakthrough leads to crucial time savings in stroke treatment
Neurologists in the Hollands Midden region are now using video connections to assess suspected stroke patients while they are still in the ambulance. This national first allows medical specialists to ...
Review The Same Place: horns, violins and tape effects like on Sgt. Pepper’s, but in a quirky, modern form
After more than two decades, the psychedelic rock band The Olivia Tremor Control has released their final album, The Same Place, as a tribute to late songwriters Bill Doss and Will Cullen Hart. The tw...
Review: Hooray, rock band Editors suddenly sounds like a real band again
Rock band Editors has released their eighth album, Surface, Echo & Sound, moving away from electronic experimentation toward a more organic and indie-focused sound. The band, known for their long-stan...
Review: just before his brain hemorrhage, Michael Kiwanuka made the beautiful, sometimes somber album Small Faces
British soul singer Michael Kiwanuka has released his raw, self-produced fifth album titled Fudge. The artist revealed in the vinyl edition that he suffered a brain hemorrhage shortly after completing...