Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Lulu's car pushed into canal: If this is your idea of humor, I hope you had a laugh
A 25-year-old woman's small car was found pushed into the Oudezijds Voorburgwal canal in Amsterdam, requiring a professional dive team for recovery. Authorities reported that this is the fourth such v...
Q & Q director Bram van Erkel (94) has died
Director Bram van Erkel has died at the age of 94. He was widely known for directing the popular television series Q & Q and various acclaimed Dutch dramas throughout his decades-long career.
Dinosaur skeleton auctioned for 42 million euros, second most valuable fossil ever
A rare Nanotyrannus dinosaur skeleton has been auctioned for 42 million euros, becoming the second-most expensive fossil ever sold. Scientists have criticized the sale, warning that moving the specime...
So many shampoos, so many promises, but which one should you choose? Expert gives the answer
Dermatologist and hair specialist Petra Dikrama examines common hair care misconceptions and provides expert advice on essential hair maintenance. The piece serves as the fourth installment of a serie...
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with van in Amsterdam-Noord
A cyclist was critically injured in a collision with a van on the Oostzanerdijk in Amsterdam-Noord on Monday evening. Emergency services, including a trauma team, responded to the scene and transporte...
Young faces sense their chance: with a good brain and fast Wi-Fi, there is a lot of money to be made
The latest Quote 500 list demonstrates that young entrepreneurs can achieve significant wealth rapidly through the internet. Experts suggest that intelligence combined with a stable high-speed interne...
Artist Bas Kosters wins Amsterdam Prize 2026: My work is like unbridled abundance
Artist Bas Kosters has won the 2026 Amsterdamprijs voor de Kunst for his multidisciplinary work, which spans fashion, textiles, and ceramics. The award, which includes a 35,000 euro prize, acknowledge...
Amsterdam Prize for Bas Kosters, Naaz and The Patchwork Family
The 23rd annual Amsterdam Prize for the Arts recognized designer Bas Kosters, singer-songwriter Naaz, and the collective The Patchwork Family for their significant cultural contributions. The ceremony...
Bilal Wahib and Sophie Keizer marry in secret
Actor Bilal Wahib and his partner Sophie Keizer have secretly married in an intimate ceremony with ten guests. The couple, who have been together for seven years, recently welcomed their first child a...
Police planted listening devices in pedicab of suspected Romanian pimp gang
Four Romanian men are being tried in Amsterdam for allegedly running a criminal organization that exploited women in the red-light district through coercion and manipulation. Defense lawyers argue the...
Four Romanian 'pimps' angry over accusations of years of exploiting women in the Red Light District
Four Romanian men are facing trial in Amsterdam for allegedly running a pimping operation that exploited women in the Red Light District. The defendants deny these claims, asserting that their relatio...
Foster dogs make seniors happier: "All the joys, none of the burdens"
A study by Stichting Oopoeh shows that pet-sitting dogs improves the mental, physical, and social health of seniors. The Amsterdam-based foundation connects people over 55 with dog owners, providing a...
In Bloemendaal you are 'just a millionaire', the term is subject to inflation
Bloemendaal remains the Dutch village with the highest concentration of millionaires, though residents feel the title has lost its prestige due to economic inflation. With property values soaring, loc...
Another tree fallen, this time in Vondelpark
A tree fell in Amsterdam's Vondelpark on Monday afternoon, resulting in the closure of a path for cyclists with no reported injuries. This incident adds to a recent series of tree falls in the area, i...
Dinosaur skeleton up for auction expected to fetch millions
A rare dinosaur skeleton from the Late Cretaceous period is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's, with expectations that it will fetch millions of dollars. The sale has drawn significant criticism from th...
Shipbuilder Damen cuts 225 jobs in the Netherlands: 'Not due to cancellation of German frigate order'
Shipbuilder Damen plans to cut 225 jobs in the Netherlands over the next year and a half to improve operational efficiency and long-term competitiveness. The company maintains that the decision is unr...
Eetcafé De Goos replaces Mossel & Gin in Westerpark – mussels and gin remain on the menu
Eetcafé De Goos has opened in Amsterdam's Westerpark, replacing the former restaurant Mossel & Gin. The new establishment continues to serve the signature dishes and drinks that made the previous ven...
Shipbuilder Damen cuts 225 jobs in the Netherlands
Shipbuilder Damen Shipyards plans to cut 225 jobs in the Netherlands as part of an effort to streamline operations and improve organizational efficiency. The company is currently negotiating a social ...
Concerns over future of Trans Clinic, urgent debate requested
The Transkliniek in Amsterdam faces an uncertain future due to ongoing concerns regarding its long-term financial viability and rent obligations at the Q-factory. City council members have called for ...
Concerns about future of Trans Clinic, emergency debate requested
The Amsterdam city council is holding an emergency debate regarding the future funding and housing security of the Transkliniek. Despite a recent pledge of municipal financial support, stakeholders re...