Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
With her photos, Myriam Boulos explores sexuality, desire, and fantasy in Beirut
Museum Foam in Amsterdam is presenting A Collective Diary: Sexual Fantasies, the first solo museum exhibition by Lebanese photographer Myriam Boulos. The collection explores intimacy and desire in Bei...
Rolling up the sleeves: Boerderij van Dorst is back on air and this Haarlem local is taking part
Raven van Dorst is back with a new season of the television show Boerderij van Dorst, where guests help renovate a farm in Apeldoorn. Among the celebrity participants joining for the manual labor and ...
Job growth strongest in construction, healthcare and government in recent years
Recent employment growth in the Netherlands has been strongest within the construction, healthcare, and government sectors. These industries have expanded due to major infrastructure projects, rising ...
Two men (27) injured after severe assault on Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam-Centrum
Two 27-year-old men were left injured after a severe assault on the Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam-Centrum late Saturday night. Police are investigating the incident and have requested witnesses or an...
Mother denies recruiting son for explosion: "I would never do that"
Jennifer A. from Emmen is appearing in court to deny allegations that she recruited her son to carry out a bombing at a house in Haarlem. Her legal defense is seeking her release from custody, while t...
Mart Hoogkamer buys café in Leiderdorp with friends
Singer Mart Hoogkamer and his friends have acquired Café Dobbertje in Leiderdorp following the previous owner's health-related closure. While the sale has been confirmed by Hoogkamer's management, sp...
Water main break on Damrak affects 40 connections: restaurants, museum, and canal boats without drinking water
A water pipe burst near Damrak in Amsterdam has cut off drinking water to roughly 40 businesses, including a museum and several canal cruise boats. Waternet has secured the area and expects to complet...
State secretary intervenes at Haga Lyceum: Unacceptable for students to receive substandard education
State Secretary Tielen has intervened at the Amsterdam-based Haga Lyceum due to recurring mismanagement and substandard educational quality. The ministry has demanded a formal improvement plan and inc...
MolTalk returns to original timeslot after Wie is de Mol? following one-season absence
After moving to an earlier time slot this year resulted in a significant decline in viewership, the talk show MolTalk will return to its original position immediately following Wie is de Mol? in 2027....
Struggling Eye Filmmuseum appoints new director Emily Ansenk
Emily Ansenk has been named the new director of Amsterdam's Eye Filmmuseum, taking over as the institution works to recover from a leadership crisis and a record 3.2 million euro deficit. Bringing sig...
Rudi Fuchs (84), former director of the Stedelijk Museum, has died
Rudi Fuchs, a highly influential Dutch museum director and art historian, has died at the age of 84. Over his long career, he directed major institutions including the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam an...
Artwork featuring names of children killed in Gaza to be displayed at Oosterpark starting Sunday
The Wall of Tears, an art installation featuring the names of 18,457 children killed in Gaza, will be displayed at the Plein Theater in Amsterdam starting this Sunday. Created by artist Phil Buehler, ...
Sharp criticism of Audi CEO after Trump meeting: 'Puppets in propaganda'
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner faces sharp criticism from labor leaders for appearing at a political event for Donald Trump. Critics claim his actions violated company policies regarding political neutralit...
Chinese electric and hybrid cars gain ground in Europe
Chinese car brands have surpassed Japanese competitors in the European market, reaching a 15 percent share by this past September. The European Union has introduced import restrictions and tariffs in ...
Man gropes woman and harasses several others on bus from Haarlem to IJmuiden
A man is wanted by police after harassing several women and touching one victim on a bus traveling between Haarlem and IJmuiden last Monday. The suspect left the bus at the Gedempte Oude Gracht stop, ...
Chris Brown avoids jail time after nightclub brawl
R&B singer Chris Brown has avoided immediate jail time after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a 2023 nightclub brawl in London. The case concluded at Southwark Crown Court after prosecutors dr...
Amsterdam Dance Event matches record with 600,000 visitors
The Amsterdam Dance Event recently attracted 600,000 attendees, matching its record-breaking attendance numbers. Between October 21 and 25, the festival hosted 4,000 artists, featuring successful coll...
Amsterdam's Sinterklaas steamboat needs 3 million euro restoration: 'Otherwise it ends up high and dry'
The 126-year-old Christiaan Brunings steamship, traditionally used as the Sinterklaas boat in Amsterdam, requires a 3 million euro restoration to remain operational. The National Maritime Museum has l...
Have you seen Hercules? This pet is missing in Haarlem
A nine-year-old pigeon named Hercules is missing after last being seen on October 22 in the Floresstraat area of Haarlem. The bird is in poor health, and authorities are asking the public to report an...
Amsterdam Dance Event matches record this year with 600,000 visitors
The Amsterdam Dance Event celebrated its thirtieth anniversary this year by attracting a record-equalling 600,000 visitors. The five-day festival featured 4,000 artists performing at venues across Ams...