Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Private label strawberry jam now costs only 69 cents, A-brand 3.39: the fierce battle behind the prices
Supermarket chains in the Netherlands are engaging in an intense pricing battle between private label products and premium A-brands. Industry experts explain that the significant price differences are...
Kerstin (31) from Germany has lived in Amsterdam for ten years: ‘I almost feel at home in the Dutch language, but one or two beers help’
Kerstin Wehmeyer, a 31-year-old German national living in Amsterdam, has successfully integrated into Dutch society after a decade in the city. By utilizing a language partner and engaging in social c...
The Amsterdam of singer and actor Jasha (30): ‘My favorite pub, Eddy Bar, is never too busy, and my mother lives around the corner’
Singer and actor Jasha Rudge released his debut album in May and is set to appear in the series Basta this September. The Amsterdam-based performer enjoys spending time at local spots like Eddy Bar an...
'Fuck the system': An 1868 operetta becomes anarchist punk in Tulip Town
Artist Steef de Jong has transformed Jacques Offenbach's 1868 operetta L’île de Tulipatan into a modern, anarchist punk production titled Tulip Town. The performance examines themes of gender roles...
Van Beeren lacks the sense of wonder we experienced at De Reiger, owned by the same people (7.5)
The iconic Amsterdam restaurant Eetcafé Van Beeren is under new ownership and has introduced a completely revamped kitchen menu. Despite maintaining its traditional atmosphere, the establishment repo...
Lord of the Rings producer working on new fantasy film Wars of the Drakons
A producer famous for the Lord of the Rings trilogy is returning to filmmaking to work on a new fantasy project titled Wars of the Drakons. Set in the fictional land of Aerion, the film follows a warr...
New students warned about fillers and botox during orientation week
The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate has launched an awareness campaign for students in Amsterdam to highlight the medical risks of Botox and filler treatments. Following a sharp increase in reports...
Amsterdam tenant forces rent reduction from 1200 to 380 euros and survives landlord's eviction attempt
An Amsterdam tenant successfully challenged an exorbitant rent payment, leading the Rent Tribunal to reduce their monthly costs from 1208 euros to approximately 380 euros. The landlord subsequently fa...
Education Alderman Lahlah: Tackling inequality of opportunity can sometimes take generations
Amsterdam alderman Esmah Lahlah is focusing on reducing educational inequality, noting that the issue is deeply rooted and may take generations to address. She plans to tackle persistent teacher short...
Family film Minoes returns in 4K – and Eye spent months removing dust and scratches
The beloved family film Minoes has been digitally restored to 4K quality for its 25th anniversary. Staff at the Eye Filmmuseum spent months meticulously removing dust and scratches from the original f...
Cycling from gig to gig during the Wiel Klankenfestival: ‘It could all go wrong. I love that’
The fourth Wiel Klankenfestival features an eclectic lineup of music and spoken word performances across several locations in Amsterdam. Singer-songwriter Meral Polat will open the event, which includ...
Pop-up clinic warns Amsterdam students about botched fillers and bad Botox: 'If your practitioner isn't qualified, things can go really wrong'
Health inspectors set up a fake pop-up filler clinic in Amsterdam-Oost to warn students about the risks of receiving cosmetic procedures from unqualified practitioners. The campaign highlights the inc...
Precious necklace of Egyptian queen stolen in Vienna museum heist
A valuable diamond-encrusted necklace once owned by Egyptian Queen Nazli Sabri was stolen by two men from the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. The piece, created by Van Cleef & Arpels, was being disp...
Real estate agents agree: the bidding process needs to be clearer
Real estate associations NVM and Vastgoed Nederland are calling for new legal regulations to improve transparency in the home bidding process. They are joining the Vereniging Eigen Huis in advocating ...
Jetten struggles with the issue that was always simmering: there are three blood types in his cabinet
The Dutch cabinet is struggling to secure opposition support for the upcoming budget, and coalition parties D66, VVD, and CDA have also failed to reach an internal agreement. This discord suggests tha...
Men's double sculls win gold at World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, silver for women
Dutch rowers Van Dorp and Twellaar won gold in the men's double sculls at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam after overcoming a weather delay. Meanwhile, Benthe Boonstra and Roos de Jong earn...
Lil' Kleine demands hundreds of thousands back from former manager Nathan Moszkowicz
Rapper Lil' Kleine is suing his former manager, Nathan Moszkowicz, for approximately 350,000 euros. The rapper claims the money was improperly transferred to Moszkowicz's company following a major dea...
Video | Céline Dion receives warm welcome upon arrival in Paris
Singer Céline Dion has received a warm welcome upon her arrival in Paris. This visit marks her first major series of performances since being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.
Election of bishop in Old Catholic Church of Haarlem: "Truly exciting"
The Old Catholic Church of Haarlem is holding a public election this Saturday to select a new bishop, a process currently characterized by significant uncertainty regarding the outcome. Following the ...
Full council speaks out against intimidation and aggression toward local politicians
The Amsterdam city council has issued a joint statement condemning the rising levels of intimidation and aggression faced by local politicians. Council members declared that using legal threats or tar...