Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Esther Scholten (1970-2026) had the numbers of great writers in her phone: 'And they even called back'
Ted Lasso actress Juno Temple married in secret
Ted Lasso actress Juno Temple revealed during an interview on Virgin Radio UK that she has secretly married her partner, Michal Szymanski. The specific date of the wedding remains undisclosed.
Stamp savings controversy damages 'Appie's' reputation: 'Even a market leader can make a blunder'
Albert Heijn is facing criticism and potential brand damage following a controversy regarding their savings stamp program. Retail expert Paul Moers described the company's handling of the situation as...
Ajax brings in wealth of experience: new signings have played nearly 3000 matches combined
Ajax has significantly strengthened its squad this summer by acquiring experienced players Julian Brandt and Marc-André ter Stegen. These new signings, combined with other arrivals, bring a combined ...
18-year-old gets six-month jail sentence for throwing heavy fireworks at traffic on Osdorpplein
Traffic trial: Haarlem's Pijlslaan one-way for three months
The city of Haarlem has initiated a three-month traffic trial on the Pijlslaan, implementing one-way traffic to increase safety for cyclists and pedestrians. While residents report quieter streets, so...
Juvenile detention and community service for restaurant explosion in De Baarsjes
A suspect has been sentenced to 150 days of youth detention, mostly suspended, and 120 hours of community service for an explosion at a restaurant in the De Baarsjes area of Amsterdam last August. The...
Primavera review: hands tremble, but the relationship between the brilliant music teacher and his promising student remains stiff and lifeless
Magellan review: tropical fever dream about Portuguese ‘explorer’ mainly shows how many historical atrocities are being denied
Director Antonin Baudry had a fascination with Charles de Gaulle from a young age: ‘He was the only one who said: we must keep fighting’
Saccharine is a personal horror film about an eating disorder: ‘It was almost an exorcism’
Review Woman and Child: compelling drama shows modern Iranian woman still forced to play a subordinate role
Review: Father, a compelling drama about a toddler's death, goes off the rails at the end
Mayor closes house following drug discovery
On July 15, 2026, the mayor of Haarlem ordered the closure of a residence on Clothildestraat for one year following a police raid that uncovered drugs, weapons, and drug-trafficking equipment. The res...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 7 to 9
This weekend from August 7 to 9, Amsterdam offers a variety of activities including outdoor theater and the closing celebrations of WorldPride. Residents and visitors are encouraged to make the most o...
Koos Breukel photographs visual artist Frans Franciscus
Interest on frozen Russian assets in Europe yields 8 billion euros for Ukraine
Frozen Russian assets held in European accounts have generated 8 billion euros in interest. The European Commission plans to loan this amount to Ukraine, with President Ursula von der Leyen stating th...
Second explosion in four days at daycare on Bos en Lommerweg, two boys arrested
North Holland transfer blog: former AZ player Hoedemakers returns to Dutch pitches
This transfer blog tracks the summer player movements for professional football clubs in the Noord-Holland region, including Ajax, AZ, Telstar, and FC Volendam. The update highlights recent arrivals a...
Bijenkorf customer data potentially leaked in partner incident
Dutch department store De Bijenkorf has warned customers that personal data may have been compromised following a security incident at a logistics partner. The breach, discovered on Monday morning, po...