Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Vladlena Sandu makes her first feature film Memory, about her youth in Grozny during the Chechen War: I transformed my trauma into art
Review The Odyssey: in a spectacular film full of violence, the hero himself is the true threat to civilization
Review: in the social-realist drama Muy lejos, an 'opportunity seeker' encounters a cold Netherlands
Home closed following explosion in Haarlem North
Following an explosion at a residence on Dijkzichtlaan in Haarlem Noord on July 11, 2026, the mayor has ordered the property to be closed for four weeks. This measure was taken to prevent further unre...
Neighborhood raises money for snack bar owner Mahmoud after fire: "We want to give something back"
Local residents in Amsterdam have launched a fundraising campaign for snack bar owner Mahmoud Soltan after a major fire severely damaged his business on the Jan Evertsenstraat. The community is raisin...
Koos Breukel photographs writer and journalist Herman Keppy
Cees Geel (1965-2026): the eternal cop who could tell a story with a single eyebrow
Amsterdam lights up dozens of buildings in rainbow colors during WorldPride
Person in electric wheelchair victim of attempted robbery in Zaandam
A person in an electric wheelchair was the victim of an attempted robbery on the Peperstraat in Zaandam on Tuesday, July 14, around 8:00 AM. Police are currently seeking witnesses to the incident.
Writers Guild takes legal action over Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.
The Writers Guild of America has filed a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. The union argues that the merger threatens the livelihoods of screenwriters.
79 reports of demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 79 permit applications last week related to demolition and tree felling. Residents are encouraged to review the list to see how these activities affect their spec...
One streaming service stops paying for AI music: what are competitors doing about the flood of AI junk?
Streaming platforms are facing an influx of AI-generated music, leading to concerns about how to distinguish it from human-made content. While Dutch listeners show a preference for music created by re...
GGD present throughout the city during WorldPride
The GGD will be present at various locations throughout the city, including the boat parade, during WorldPride. The article highlights the organization's development into an advocate for the lhbtiq+ c...
Dutch-Moroccan human rights organizations criticize opening of House of Morocco in Amsterdam’s Plantage neighborhood
Tiny bug, massive itch: how do we stop the oak processionary moth?
The oak processionary caterpillar has returned in large numbers across the Netherlands, causing health issues due to its irritating stinging hairs. Biologist Arnold van Vliet explains the causes for t...
Meet Erwin: the man behind Amsterdam's cheeriest ice cream cart
Erwin operates a colorful bicycle ice cream cart in Amsterdam, serving Italian gelato to locals in areas like Sarphatipark and Weesperzijde. His business has become a recognizable sight in the city th...
He started behind the grill at McDonald's, now Wesley Tack is the first ever PVV alderman: 'Wilders is looking over my shoulder'
Wesley Tack has been appointed as the first-ever alderman for the PVV party, despite having no prior political experience. Originally from Belgium and a former McDonald's employee, Tack faces signific...
Rapper Travis Scott charged with assaulting staff member during boat trip
Rapper Travis Scott has been sued by a boat captain and two staff members for allegedly assaulting and threatening them during a boat trip in 2024. The lawsuit follows incidents that occurred while th...
Video | Zendaya appears in spectacular feather dress at The Odyssey premiere
AEX index tops 1,100 points for the first time following ASML share price jump
The Amsterdam stock exchange has reached a historic milestone by surpassing 1,100 points for the first time. The AEX-index rose shortly after the market opened on Wednesday, driven significantly by a ...