Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Check the wood-burning guide before using your stove
Residents are encouraged to use the Stookwijzer tool to check local air quality and wind conditions before using wood stoves to prevent neighborhood disturbance. The municipality also accepts smoke-re...
Do you want to provide garden advice to Haarlem residents?
Haarlem is seeking volunteers to become Garden Rangers who will help residents make their private gardens greener and more weather-resistant. Interested individuals can learn more about the role and t...
Only ring in case of danger or also to pass? The bicycle bell divides road users
Cyclists are debating whether a bicycle bell should only be used to signal danger or as a method to clear a path through traffic. The lack of specific legal regulations has left the usage of bells to ...
Man arrested for threatening people with knife on Miami Vice film set
A man was taken into custody after brandishing a knife near the set of the new Miami Vice film in Brooklyn, New York. No injuries occurred during the incident and filming featuring stars Michael B. Jo...
A-brands in supermarkets get more expensive while private labels become cheaper
A recent analysis by the Dutch Consumers' Association shows that premium A-brand groceries rose in price by 2 percent over the past year, while budget-friendly house brands became 6 percent cheaper. E...
From leaks to fallen trees on cars: insurers receive over a thousand damage claims after storms
Dutch insurers have received over a thousand damage claims following recent heavy storms that caused widespread property and vehicle damage. Reports include leaking roofs, fallen trees, and debris-blo...
Pathé lets film fans relive movies under hypnosis
Pathé is inviting thirty participants to watch their favorite movies as if for the first time by using hypnosis to temporarily suppress their memory of the plot. The experiment, which includes films ...
Win tickets for Fjord
Het Ketelhuis in Amsterdam is hosting an exclusive preview screening of the Palme d'Or-winning film Fjord, followed by a discussion with director Cristian Mungiu on November 24. Organizers are giving ...
Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies unexpectedly
Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor known for portraying Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has passed away unexpectedly. Reports from local media suggest the cause was heart disease, though furthe...
Government and industry invest hundreds of millions in medical technology
The Dutch government and private industry are investing hundreds of millions into medical technology, focusing on AI and robotics to improve treatment for serious illnesses and address healthcare staf...
Composer Cor Bakker awarded Edison Jazz Audience Award: 'Proud'
Composer Cor Bakker has received the Edison Public Prize in the Jazz category for his latest album. The award was presented during a special broadcast of the Dutch television program Podium Klassiek, ...
Sally Rooney book sales up 300 percent following publisher split
Book sales for author Sally Rooney have increased by 300 percent in the United Kingdom after her publisher, Faber & Faber, dropped her over her support for the controversial group Palestine Action. Th...
Cyclist killed by fallen tree was 38-year-old man from Amsterdam
A 38-year-old cyclist died after being struck by a falling tree on the Sloterweg in Amsterdam. The incident occurred during a period of stormy weather that has caused multiple tree-related accidents t...
Rapper GIMS postpones concerts due to health: 'Facing reality'
Rapper GIMS has postponed his upcoming concert tour due to undisclosed health issues, acting on medical advice to step back from the stage. The artist, who is currently under judicial supervision amid...
Sting, Mumford & Sons, RAYE and blink-182 to headline Pinkpop next year
Pinkpop has revealed the headliners for its 2027 edition, featuring major acts like Sting, Mumford & Sons, blink-182, and RAYE. The festival will be held from June 18 to June 20, with tickets going on...