Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amsterdam's Tammie is looking for a boyfriend: this is the new documentary you want to see
A new documentary features Amsterdam-based trans woman Tammie Schoots as she navigates the complexities of dating and relationships. The film explores her personal experiences with common milestones l...
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Tom and Rolf have been best friends for thirty years, now one of them has to go
Lifelong friends Tom and Rolf face a difficult situation after a corporate reorganization threatens their professional relationship. Rolf expresses his disillusionment with the process through Anne-Ma...
The Greenhouse | Striking silence in The Hague regarding the prosecution of Tata Steel
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan observes that there is currently a notable lack of political discourse regarding the potential prosecution of Tata Steel. The article questions whether this legal situati...
Tree across Dam square, traffic being diverted
A tree fell onto the Dam in Amsterdam on Sunday morning, blocking the road for traffic and cyclists. Local authorities and specialist services have been deployed to clear the debris, though the road r...
Rutger (45) and his husband find mother for child on Facebook
Rutger and his husband Teun successfully found a woman named Eline through the Facebook group Meerdangewenst to help them start a family. Following their connection, the couple welcomed a daughter in ...
Roxy Dekker announces new album: 'Coming out this year'
Singer Roxy Dekker announced during the NPO 3FM program VoorAan on Saturday that she plans to release a new album later this year. This will be the artist's first full-length project to be released in...
Martin Garrix, Afrojack and De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig: this is the line-up for the final Dutch Grand Prix
The final Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, scheduled for August 21 to 23, will feature a musical lineup alongside the Formula 1 racing events. Renowned Dutch artists, including Martin Garrix and Afrojac...
School holidays remain a puzzle for working mothers: 'Fathers' turn'
Working mothers in the Netherlands face significant challenges balancing their careers with childcare during school holidays. Many mothers choose to reduce their working hours due to the high costs an...
Art sanctuary must solve homelessness nuisance under Dijksgracht bridge
An artist collective, in collaboration with local entrepreneurs, plans to transform the neglected area between Dijksgracht and Piet Heinkade into a graffiti-art space and outdoor sports facility. The ...
Undercover operation against Jaouad W. went far – very far: how a confidant of Taghi is linked to five murders
Final performance of Soldier of Orange concludes with drone show
The final regular performance of the musical Soldaat van Oranje at the TheaterHangaar in Katwijk concluded with a ten-minute drone show. Thousands of drones were used to display various scenes and cha...
Trump subpoenas journalists over reporting on new Air Force One
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has subpoenaed New York Times journalists following reports regarding security issues with the new presidential aircraft. The plane in question was re...
Heavy police presence in Legmeerstraat after reports of shooting, street cordoned off
Police cordoned off the Legmeerstraat in Amsterdam following reports of a potential shooting around 19:15. Authorities found no suspects or victims at the scene and are still investigating whether a s...
Glennis Grace: Thanks to boxing I hit those high notes with ease
Singer Glennis Grace credits boxing as a key factor in improving her vocal range and performance. Additionally, she manages an inflammatory condition through specialized treatments and emphasizes the ...
The Hunger Games inspired Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke to act
Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke revealed in an interview that the original The Hunger Games film inspired her to pursue an acting career. She is set to appear in the upcoming prequel, Sunrise of th...
Rosanna (67) attends Kwaku for the ninth time: ‘They play music that reminds me of the old days – and soon we’ll be eating moksi alesi’
From MH17 to a homeless ministry: a prime minister's vacation is anything but quiet
Dutch ministers, including Rob Jetten, face challenges when trying to take a vacation due to their high-profile roles. They must remain reachable at all times, with intelligence services often requiri...
22-year-old tourist robbed in Nieuw-West after being threatened with a firearm
Tourist threatened with firearm and robbed of watch and designer bag in Slotervaart
A 22-year-old tourist from Latvia was robbed at gunpoint by three suspects in the Slotervaart neighborhood of Amsterdam this afternoon. The suspects stole the victim's phone, watch, and designer bag b...