Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Walk of Life Warm-Up in Heemskerk: walking for connection and mental health: ‘A walk is the shortest path to a good conversation’
The Walk of Life Warming-Up initiative is organizing walks across the Netherlands, including Heemskerk, to promote mental health and social connection. Led locally by Fabienne Zwanenburg, the program ...
Mother Mary is a haunting pop fantasy starring Anne Hathaway as a lifeless superstar
In ‘The President’s Cake’ a 9-year-old girl must bake a cake for Saddam Hussein: ‘Iraq was a black hole in the early nineties’
Drink producer Stëlz adjusts advertisement after criticism of new poster
The Amsterdam-based beverage producer Stélz has announced it will modify its latest advertising poster following public criticism. The company confirmed the decision after initial reporting by RTL Ni...
Review: Ainara (17) is determined to become a nun in ‘Los Domigos’, no matter what her family tries
Review ‘Obsession’: A wish come true turns insanely disruptive in dark comedy horror film
Review ‘Eb’: One wonders what the residents of Ameland think of this thriller set on their island
Crying delivery drivers and high turnover: why are mail carriers fleeing PostNL?
PostNL is appealing a record 7 million euro fine imposed by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets amid criticism from the FNV union regarding poor working conditions. Union representativ...
Telstar fans review stadium snacks: From delicious Twente ham rolls to noodle snacks as hard as hockey pucks
Fans of the football club Telstar review snacks at various Dutch stadiums during away matches via their Instagram account 'Witte Leeuwen op Reis!'. Their critiques range from praising delicious local ...
Review ‘In The Grey’: Guy Ritchie tries to break a stereotype, but gets stuck in it instead
Jesper Roele’s reconstruction of the suddenly cancelled house festival: ‘A fuck-up on all sides’
Asylum protest in Apeldoorn continues, handful of arrests
Protesters in Apeldoorn continued to demonstrate against a planned emergency shelter for 240 asylum seekers, resulting in four arrests on Monday night for misconduct. Local authorities and police rema...
New reality show in the making about Amsterdam squares: ‘Love blossoms and relationships end’
A new reality television program is currently in development that will document daily life and social interactions on the squares of Amsterdam. Created by Vincent ter Voert, the show will follow vario...
Germany sees more cyberattacks and wants to strike back
Germany is developing a more active cyber defense strategy and preparing legislation to allow for counterattacks following an increase in cyberattacks. Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt anno...
Amsterdam drinks producer Stëlz adjusts ads after criticism
Anniversary funky party machine Friday at Patronaat; Amsterdam Klezmer Band returns with ‘new color palette’
The Amsterdam Klezmer Band is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a performance at the Patronaat in Haarlem this Friday. Bassist Jasper de Beer credits the band's long-term success to their diverse ...
Things to do on Ascension Day in Amsterdam: from Rolling Kitchens to yoga by the IJ
Amsterdam offers a variety of activities for the Ascension Day holiday, including the Rollende Keukens food truck festival and yoga sessions along the IJ river. The city provides numerous entertainmen...
Check your power connection before going green
Residents in Haarlem are advised to verify if their electrical connections are sufficient before installing sustainable technologies like heat pumps or solar panels. Due to increasing grid congestion ...
Dead man found in Lijnbaansstraat home, police suspect foul play
Koen Radstake new municipal secretary of Haarlem
Koen Radstake has been appointed as the new municipal secretary and general director of Haarlem, effective June 1st. He succeeds Catrien Lenstra, who moved to the municipality of Amsterdam, and will a...