Dutch News in English

Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Stijntje (53) and Paul (55) met at a bar: ‘For the first six months, we both still saw other people occasionally’
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Stijntje (53) and Paul (55) met at a bar: ‘For the first six months, we both still saw other people occasionally’

Even in bitter times, porcelain mouths bring a smile
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Even in bitter times, porcelain mouths bring a smile

Red-blue block building of Cancer Center Amsterdam along A10 to be demolished: 'It was meant to attract attention. Well, it succeeded'
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Red-blue block building of Cancer Center Amsterdam along A10 to be demolished: 'It was meant to attract attention. Well, it succeeded'

Opinion: Make Nieuw-West an independent municipality where citizens feel heard
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Opinion: Make Nieuw-West an independent municipality where citizens feel heard

Opinion: Unity theme at WorldPride feels insincere without addressing failing policies for queer refugees
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Opinion: Unity theme at WorldPride feels insincere without addressing failing policies for queer refugees

Klein Biha (32) fled Burundi as a child and built a community for East African youth in Amsterdam: ‘Here you can be vulnerable’
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Klein Biha (32) fled Burundi as a child and built a community for East African youth in Amsterdam: ‘Here you can be vulnerable’

U2 releases new song, new album coming later this year
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U2 releases new song, new album coming later this year

Irish rock band U2 has announced an upcoming album, set to be released later this year. To mark the announcement, the band released their first new single, titled 'Street of Dreams', on Tuesday.

US reimposes sanctions on Iranian oil following attacks on oil tankers
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US reimposes sanctions on Iranian oil following attacks on oil tankers

On Tuesday, the US Treasury Department revoked a license that had temporarily allowed Iran to export oil. This decision follows reported attacks on several oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Hungary tackles Orbán's 'propaganda broadcaster': no more news, only films
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Hungary tackles Orbán's 'propaganda broadcaster': no more news, only films

Hungarian state media has temporarily suspended news broadcasts on television and radio. The government, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, intends to reform the channels after accusing them of func...

Daley Blind (36) begins third spell at Ajax, one-year contract
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Daley Blind (36) begins third spell at Ajax, one-year contract

36-year-old defender Daley Blind has returned to Ajax after signing a one-year contract. The Amsterdam native will play his upcoming matches at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

Video | King Charles takes a ride in a British tank
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Video | King Charles takes a ride in a British tank

Nancy Wiltink (64) runs a bed and breakfast in Amsterdam-Noord: The English ravers left the cottage spotless
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Nancy Wiltink (64) runs a bed and breakfast in Amsterdam-Noord: The English ravers left the cottage spotless

Boyband Five miscalculates popularity: Ziggo Dome show fails to sell out, top tier closed
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Boyband Five miscalculates popularity: Ziggo Dome show fails to sell out, top tier closed

Great, off on vacation! But how do you know if it will really be fun? Spontaneity turns out to be a good thing
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Great, off on vacation! But how do you know if it will really be fun? Spontaneity turns out to be a good thing

Researcher Ondrej Mitas offers advice on how to maximize holiday happiness and reduce travel stress. This article is the first in a series exploring how to effectively plan vacations to avoid common m...

Mustaches on and smile: Maike Meijer and Donny Ronny on humor and vulnerability in De Zwoele Stad
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Mustaches on and smile: Maike Meijer and Donny Ronny on humor and vulnerability in De Zwoele Stad

In an episode of the talk show 'De Zwoele Stad' filmed in Amsterdam's Bijlmerplein, comedians Maike Meijer and Donny Ronny discuss how humor serves as a vital tool for navigating life's challenges. Th...

At the RAI, Amsterdammers could step into the bodies of their elderly selves: ‘The older I get, the better I take care of myself’
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At the RAI, Amsterdammers could step into the bodies of their elderly selves: ‘The older I get, the better I take care of myself’

Plenty of Turkish weapons in Europe, but true cooperation with EU remains far off
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Plenty of Turkish weapons in Europe, but true cooperation with EU remains far off

The European defense industry needs strengthening, and Turkey has offered its support to Brussels in this effort. However, the European Union has not yet fully utilized this opportunity, potentially h...

Roxeanne Hazes marries Erik Zwennes: 'Best 'I do' of my life'
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Roxeanne Hazes marries Erik Zwennes: 'Best 'I do' of my life'

Singer Roxeanne Hazes married her partner Erik Zwennes on Tuesday. She shared the news on Instagram, describing the wedding as the best 'yes' of her life.

Famous farmer Ayoub buys land in Morocco to start his own farm
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Famous farmer Ayoub buys land in Morocco to start his own farm

Well-known farmer Ayoub has purchased a piece of land in Morocco to pursue his long-held dream of starting his own farm. He shared this update regarding his future agricultural plans in a recent inter...

Grid operators demand down payments from municipalities for construction projects, Amsterdam sounds alarm with G40
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Grid operators demand down payments from municipalities for construction projects, Amsterdam sounds alarm with G40