Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
New Ajax defender Thilo Kehrer (29) is experienced and two-footed, but above all an intelligent benefactor
Ajax has signed 29-year-old defender Thilo Kehrer on loan from AS Monaco. Kehrer is praised for his versatility and tactical intelligence, alongside his commitment to humanitarian work in his parents'...
Koos Breukel photographs theater maker Steef de Jong
Video | George Clooney arrives in Venice for film festival: 'Buongiorno'
Actor George Clooney has arrived in Venice to attend the annual film festival. Following his arrival, he participated in a scheduled press conference.
Very cheap room in the heart of London: Booking.com leaves fake ad for 10 Downing Street listing up
The British consumer group Which? created a fake Booking.com listing for 10 Downing Street to demonstrate how easily fraudulent advertisements can persist on the platform. Despite the absurdity of the...
Beach bus pilot to Zandvoort ends: will it return next year?
A pilot bus service connecting visitors to the beaches of Zandvoort and Bloemendaal has finished its trial run. Local authorities are currently reviewing the initiative's success and will decide by mi...
Video | Watch the teaser for the eighth season of Gooische Vrouwen here
The eighth season of the popular Dutch show Gooische Vrouwen has released a teaser trailer ahead of its premiere. The new episodes will be available to stream on Videoland starting October 11 and will...
Wijnants (VVD) doubts more expensive East Bridge: "Predict it will cost 1 billion euros"
VVD faction leader Daan Wijnants is questioning the viability of the Oostbrug project in Amsterdam due to rising costs, which he estimates could hit 1 billion euros. He argues that the Westbrug should...
Municipality provides no alternative transport during September 9 public transport strike: That is not good news for Noord
A nationwide 24-hour public transport strike on September 9 will halt all trains, buses, metros, and ferries, leaving residents of Amsterdam-Noord largely isolated. City officials have rejected altern...
International team of dozens of perpetrators in Overasselt previously met in Belgian warehouse
An international group of dozens of criminals involved in a recent incident in Overasselt previously met at a warehouse in Brussels. The men, who were primarily from France and Belgium, were recruited...
Netherlands releases part of oil reserves on day of record petrol prices
The Netherlands has begun releasing oil from its emergency reserves to combat rising fuel prices, which recently hit a record high of 2.668 euros per liter. This action is part of a broader 31-nation ...
O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil review: how O.J. tried to boost his popularity after (not) murdering his wife
O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil is a documentary exploring the failed prank show Juiced, in which O.J. Simpson attempted to regain popularity after his acquittal. The film reveals the disturbing and...
In the drama Home a migrant family finds no fairy tale land in Denmark
In the drama film Home, a Yugoslavian man named Marko attempts to migrate to Denmark in hopes of securing a better future for his family. His decision results in a difficult separation, as he is force...
Parallel Mothers mostly gets stuck in clichés about the relationship between men and women
The film Histoires Parallèles, directed by Asghar Farhadi, explores the creative process but ultimately suffers from a thin narrative. Despite its ambitious structural presentation, the work is criti...
Documentary addresses awkward power dynamics in the open-plan office: 'You end up trapped together'
Documentary filmmaker Maartje Bakers explores the uncomfortable dynamics of workplace performance reviews in her film De manager. By capturing these traditionally private conversations, she exposes th...
Minimalist movie Diary of a Yogi by Pim de la Parra is a historical curiosity rather than a film for the ages
Nearly 33 years after its initial festival premiere, the film Diary of a Yogi by the late filmmaker Pim de la Parra is being released in cinemas. The movie serves as the final installment of a minimal...
Leviticus review: horror film about queer desire and violence could have been a bit less minimalist
Leviticus is a horror film that follows a teenager named Naim who is stalked by a murderous creature resembling his romantic interest, Ryan. The movie uses its supernatural premise to metaphorically a...
The Death of Robin Hood review: nothing remains of the benevolent bandit
Director Michael Sarnoski presents a revisionist take on the classic folklore legend in his film, The Death of Robin Hood. This anti-film deconstructs the character of the famous bandit, stripping awa...
Municipality and central government collaborate to speed up construction in Schalkwijk
Schalkwijk in Haarlem has been designated as a national large-scale housing location to fast-track the development of over 5,000 new, affordable homes. The municipality will receive central government...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from September 4 to 6
Amsterdam is hosting a wide array of free and ticketed events from September 4 to 6, including outdoor festivals, theater performances, and community celebrations. Residents can enjoy diverse activiti...
