Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Six months into his term, Rob Jetten is abused for his homosexuality in every post on X
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has been the target of frequent homophobic abuse on X during his first six months in office. Research indicates that one in twenty responses to his posts contains hate speech...
Fashion from discarded sofas and festival banners: these emerging designers are breaking down fashion barriers
Emerging designers at Amsterdam Fashion Week are gaining attention for creating wearable fashion using recycled materials like discarded sofas, silicone lace, and old festival banners. These creators ...
Interpol's atmospheric post-punk now features percussion, strings, and more keyboards
Interpol has released their eighth studio album, This Mirror Weighs a Ton, featuring a blend of their signature dark post-punk sound with new elements like strings and percussion. Produced by Andrew W...
The deeply emotional performance by Dexys’ Kevin Rowland can sometimes get on your nerves
Dexys has released their seventh album, Love, which is rumored to be a farewell project from singer Kevin Rowland. The record features strong, reflective songwriting, but Rowland's signature dramatic ...
Former Beastie Boy Mike D makes solo album with his sons featuring hip hop, plenty of punk and occasional melancholy
Mike D of the Beastie Boys has released a solo album titled Thank You, created in collaboration with his sons Skyler and Davis. The project combines his signature hip-hop and punk influences with a ne...
Diemen to add context to colonial street names: 'We want to tell the whole story, even the painful parts'
The municipality of Diemen is adding explanatory notes to street names in the De Sniep district that refer to former Surinamese and Antillean plantations. These new descriptions aim to provide a more ...
Kristien (62) and Felice (22): ‘You thought everything about me was annoying back then, but now you’ve raided my entire closet’
Kristien van Dillen and her daughter Felice discuss the shift in their relationship from years of adolescent friction to a closer bond in adulthood. Living in Amsterdam, the pair reflects on how past ...
Slatuinenweg in De Baarsjes remains lower than the city that grew around it
The Slatuinenweg in Amsterdam is a historic road that originated as an eighteenth-century path for market gardens and later became a popular rural destination. Following the annexation of the municipa...
Fewer people moving to Amsterdam and fewer leaving: population grows to 944,322
Amsterdam's population has increased to 944,322, despite a noticeable decrease in the number of people moving into and out of the city. This trend suggests a potential shift toward lower residential t...
LTO: generic livestock reduction in PBL nitrogen report is non-negotiable
Agricultural organization LTO has rejected the PBL's suggestion that forced livestock reductions are necessary to meet nitrogen targets, calling instead for flexible alternatives. Meanwhile, nature co...
Roxy Dekker to perform at ArenA next year, Louis van Gaal stars in announcement
Singer Roxy Dekker has announced she will perform at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on April 24, 2027. The news was shared via a humorous video featuring Louis van Gaal, with ticket sales for th...
Roxy Dekker to perform at Johan Cruijff Arena next year: My biggest show ever
Singer Roxy Dekker has announced her biggest concert to date, scheduled for April 24, 2027, at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. Ticket sales for the stadium show are set to begin on September 7 a...
Accountants: Jetten's nitrogen plan helps nature, but many farmers won't be able to pay the bill
The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency warns that while the government's nitrogen reduction plan will significantly aid nature recovery, the high costs of compliance could force many farmers ...
Dozens of Ouderkerk and Amsterdam residents join march for a safer Ronde Hoep: ‘Something must change’
Residents of Ouderkerk and Amsterdam held a protest march on Thursday to demand better traffic safety following the recent death of 21-year-old Nina van den Broek. Participants urged local officials t...
Young fans queue for hours at Ziggo Dome ahead of Roxy Dekker concert: I think I am going to cry a lot
Hundreds of young fans have flocked to the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for a series of four sold-out concerts by pop star Roxy Dekker. The 21-year-old artist has made history as the first woman to headlin...
Hinke and Giovanni from Married at First Sight are expecting their first child
Hinke and Giovanni, a couple from the tenth season of the Dutch reality show Married at First Sight, have announced they are expecting their first child. They are the only couple from their season who...
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Young maker Sytze Bouma on Drag Me [2] RoXY: ‘By putting on a glitter dress, sides of me wake up that are otherwise asleep’
Theater maker Sytze Bouma uses drag as a powerful tool to explore his identity and tell complex stories on stage. His latest production, Drag Me [2] RoXY, dives into the history of the legendary club ...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (September 4-6)
Haarlem hosts several events from September 4-6, including the opening of De Volharding, the Kweekmarkt, and the Haarlem Classic Film Festival. Additional weekend activities feature a local design mar...
Daan and Aylano started their party 'Overbruggen' during corona: 'We didn't need a catchy English name'
Daan de Bakker and Aylano Scipio are celebrating the five-year anniversary of their event series, Overbruggen, which they originally started during the pandemic. The milestone will be marked by two pa...
Amsterdam Museum renovation begins: "Beauty of the monument will be preserved"
The Amsterdam Museum has begun a 125 million euro renovation of its historic Burgerweeshuis location to restore its monumental features and add new facilities. The project aims for completion by 2030,...