Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Iran denies attacks on UAE
Iran has denied involvement in recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates. However, the Iranian military warned of a destructive response should the Gulf state take any actions against Iran.
Not two, but four Olivia Rodrigo concerts at the Ziggo Dome
American singer Olivia Rodrigo has announced two additional concert dates at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for next year. In addition to her shows on March 23 and 24, she will now also perform on March ...
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War remains secondary at Bevrijdingspop: 'This festival is mostly about having fun, and that's how it should be'
Bevrijdingspop 2026 continues to prioritize music and celebration, despite organizers' previous promises to place a greater emphasis on themes of war and security. Attendees found that these serious t...
Everyone reflects at liberation celebration in Velsen-Noord. ‘Dancing in the Breestraat after liberation was unforgettable’
Residents in Velsen-Noord gathered to commemorate the end of World War II, sharing personal memories of the liberation. The article highlights the importance of local observances alongside larger fest...
Remembrance Day protester: 'I am not allowed on Dam Square, while my grandmother survived Auschwitz'
During the Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square in Amsterdam, police detained nine protesters carrying signs with the slogan "Never again is now." One activist, whose grandmother survived Auschwitz,...
Young Bevrijdingspop visitors stay level-headed despite world misery: ‘Freedom is just enjoying a beer’
Tens of thousands of visitors attended the Bevrijdingspop festival to celebrate freedom and enjoy a day of entertainment. Most attendees focused on the festive atmosphere, emphasizing the importance o...
Oceanwide expects evacuation of three from Hondius on Wednesday
Cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions expects to evacuate three individuals from the ship Hondius on Wednesday. The group consists of two ill crew members and a person related to a German passenger who...
We no longer raise an eyebrow at Botox, but what are the risks?
Cosmetic procedures like Botox have become increasingly common, prompting an exploration of their functions and potential risks. In the first part of a new series, doctor Marguerite van Randwijck prov...
Women’s resistance in the Vondelstraat: “You really feel it in the stones of the building”
The AT5 series De Straten van Amsterdam explores the history of women's resistance in the Vondelstraat during World War II. The episode highlights the stories of Jewish photographers Eva Besnyö and M...
Councilor Post-Van Zon splits from Heemsteeds Burger Belang
Council member Ems Post-van Zon and the Heemsteeds Burger Belang (HBB) faction have parted ways effective immediately. The decision comes after both parties concluded that their working methods and st...
The Rolling Stones confirm new album, written in a month: ‘We are in top form’
Another VVD member moves to gambling industry: Former MP Rosemarijn Dral named director of lobby group VNLOK
Former VVD Member of Parliament Rosemarijn Dral has been appointed as the new director of VNLOK, the trade association for licensed online gambling providers. Her move highlights continuing close ties...
Paul McCartney on new Rolling Stones album out in July
The Rolling Stones have confirmed that their new album, titled Foreign Tongues, will be released on July 10. The record follows weeks of hints from the band and features a guest appearance by Paul McC...
Bevrijdingspop sometimes unforgettable. Singing along with the Bankzitters or Hannah Mae
Haarlem hosted a sunny edition of the Bevrijdingspop festival, a long-standing tradition celebrating Liberation Day. The event featured performances by acts such as Bankzitters and Hannah Mae, providi...
Chance of cash prizes to entice people to return more deposit bottles
Starting next Monday, the packaging organization Verpact will launch a lottery to encourage consumers to return more deposit bottles and cans. Participants have the chance to win cash prizes of up to ...
MontMartre Hillegom Anniversary: art at the Oude Pomp and St. Martin's Church
Dozens of artists will showcase their work at the MontMartre Hillegom event on Saturday, May 9. The exhibition will be centered around the Oude Pomp and Maartenskerk as part of a special anniversary c...
Russian scientists sentenced for high treason
Russian physicists Valery Zvegintsev and Vladislav Galkin have been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for high treason. The researchers were convicted for their work on scientific studies that contrib...
Why Ajax keeps collapsing in the second half: ‘You can’t fix this in four weeks’
Heemskerk man sentenced to prison for rape after previous acquittal
A 27-year-old man from Heemskerk has been sentenced to three years in prison for the 2021 rape of a woman following an appeal. This ruling overturns a previous acquittal from two years ago after the P...