Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Director Mohammad Rasoulof, who fled Iran, to speak about art and political repression at De Balie on September 4
After Lisa’s murder, many promises were made about safety – reporters Roos van Riel and Tahrim Ramdjan discuss what came of them
Why Vondelpark barely has mosquitoes but your balcony does: 'We have created a mosquito paradise'
Ellie Goulding sues former managers for conflict of interest
Singer Ellie Goulding has filed a lawsuit against her former managers for alleged conflict of interest. She claims she was unaware that the management firm was largely owned by Live Nation, the parent...
Why Vincent van Gogh almost always signed his paintings with his first name – and strikingly often in red
Pub chain bans music and speakerphone calls: 'Customers are going mad'
The British pub chain Wetherspoon has banned the use of phone speakers across its 792 locations. Staff will intervene if customers use speakerphone, citing complaints from other guests about the noise...
The older, the harder: why losing weight gets tougher after forty, and how to succeed
Losing weight becomes increasingly difficult after the age of forty due to various biological factors. Two nutritionists explain the underlying causes of this challenge and provide practical tips to h...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 21 to 23
This article highlights various free activities and events available in Amsterdam from Friday, August 21, to Sunday, August 23. The guide aims to help residents and visitors plan their weekend schedul...
Frau Holle: duo exhibition by Viviane Sassen and Emmeline de Mooij weaves together nature, humor, nudity and eroticism
Drenched, alert and a little wistful: the busy morning cycle rush hour is back in Amsterdam
Living on the water is not cheap: houseboat is more expensive than a house
Although houseboats often appear cheaper than traditional houses due to their smaller size, they are actually more expensive per square meter. In the Netherlands, buyers pay over 20 percent more for t...
Public Prosecution Service demands 80 hours of community service for Mocro Maffia actor Marouane Meftah
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded an 80-hour community service sentence and a one-month suspended prison sentence for actor Marouane Meftah. The Mocro Maffia actor was involved in two violen...
Wladimir Klitschko 'deeply shocked' by death of ex Hayden Panettiere: 'Intense sadness'
Volodymyr Klitschko expressed his deep shock and intense grief on Instagram following the sudden death of his former partner, actress Hayden Panettiere. The couple shares an eleven-year-old daughter.
Tobacco industry eyes nicotine pouches for new success
Tobacco companies are increasingly focusing on nicotine pouches as a profitable alternative to traditional cigarettes. While these products are currently growing faster than vapes, the industry faces ...
International youth hockey tournament no longer in Sloten due to sprinkler ban
The World Hockey Youth Tournament has been relocated from Amsterdam to Houten due to a water sprinkling ban, which prevents the proper maintenance of artificial water-based hockey fields. The ban, imp...
Tim finds comfort on the golf course after his serious diagnosis: I am not focused on being sick there
Tim van der Lugt, a 44-year-old man diagnosed with a rare brain tumor, finds therapeutic relief and distraction by playing golf. He is currently channeling his passion for the sport into a special mis...
Nearly entire market value of Meta at stake in lawsuit over addictive apps
Meta is facing a lawsuit in California initiated by several U.S. states that accuse the company of exploiting young users and failing to protect them from psychological harm caused by Instagram and Fa...
Michiel de Ruijter tunnel closed temporarily due to operating system failure
The Michiel de Ruijter tunnel in Amsterdam has been closed in the eastbound direction due to a malfunctioning control system component. Repairs are underway, though it remains unclear when the tunnel ...
Natali Anna and Ruben Brinkman to play Máxima and Willem-Alexander in Máxima sequel
Natali Anna and Ruben Brinkman have been cast as Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander in the third season of the drama series Máxima. The actors described the production as a major adventure.
