Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Why we should eat bananas more often: they don't make you fat, but they do make you happy
Bananen zijn een voedzame en handige snack die niet alleen honger stillen, maar ook een stof bevatten die de stemming kan verbeteren. Dit artikel biedt een overzicht van vijftien verrassende feiten ov...
Five DJs, including Amsterdam native Job Jobse (36), cancel No Art Festival performance due to ‘personal circumstances’
Five DJs, including Amsterdam's Job Jobse, have canceled their performances at the No Art Festival citing personal reasons. The cancellations come amidst ongoing controversy surrounding Sona, the even...
Prince William dreamed of becoming a police officer or DJ as a child
Prince William appeared on Graham Norton's show to discuss the Earthshot Prize while sharing childhood dreams of being a police officer or a DJ. He also spoke about his love for Christopher Nolan's fi...
KNMI warns of severe wind gusts: branches may break off
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for parts of the Netherlands, including North Holland, due to the arrival of storm Boelo. The warning is in effect from Saturday night through Monday ...
Major fire on Geulstraat: building evacuated, police investigating
A large fire erupted in an Amsterdam apartment building early this morning, forcing an emergency evacuation of several residents. While one person suffered a minor injury while escaping, there were no...
The French could plunge Europe into crisis: 'France is living beyond its means'
France is facing significant economic difficulties that threaten its long-term financial stability. Experts warn that a potential collapse of the French economy could jeopardize the future of the euro...
Screen time | Apple hasn't made iPods for years, yet they remain popular
Despite being discontinued by Apple in 2022, the iPod is experiencing a resurgence as users seek to escape algorithmic streaming services in favor of a more controlled and intentional music experience...
Multiple homes evacuated following fire in Amsterdam, police investigating
A fire in an Amsterdam-Zuid apartment building resulted in the evacuation of residents and one injury after a person jumped from a first-story window. Police are currently investigating the cause of t...
Find authentic Haarlem fashion at this webshop
Two Haarlem residents, Isabella and Zoë, have launched a clothing brand called HIZ that features locally designed apparel. The entrepreneurs produce their uniseks collection on demand and are expandi...
NH Doc: 'Rick runs the Spartathlon'
Thirty-five-year-old Rick van der Burg took on the extreme 246-kilometer Spartathlon race in Greece, an event known for its high dropout rate. His journey from Athens to the statue of King Leonidas in...
Women's organizations devastated after death of Hajar: "Lived in immense fear"
Following the discovery of 29-year-old Hajar's body in an Amsterdam canal, a 23-year-old suspect has been arrested. Local women's organizations are grieving the loss while addressing the broader socie...
Code yellow in Amsterdam: more rain and wind expected Saturday
Storm Boelo is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the Netherlands this Saturday, with coastal gusts potentially reaching 100 kilometers per hour. The KNMI has issued a code yellow warnin...
René Froger cannot trust his own body due to autoimmune disease
Singer René Froger is managing a difficult daily life after being diagnosed with the autoimmune disease polymyositis, which causes unpredictable muscle inflammation. Due to his fluctuating physical h...
The 100-year history of Hema is quintessentially Amsterdam
The Dutch retail chain HEMA is celebrating its 100th anniversary since opening its first store in Amsterdam in 1926. The company, known for its household goods and the popular rookworst sandwich, has ...
Energy prices continue to rise and the outlook for next year remains bleak
Energy prices in the Netherlands have spiked due to conflict in the Middle East, leading to significantly higher costs for both one-year and long-term energy contracts. Many consumers are now turning ...
Trump scraps part of Canadian tariffs to help border state senator
President Trump has removed 50 percent tariffs on certain Canadian agricultural and forestry products in an effort to support businesses in border states like Maine. The policy change, which takes eff...
Ruud sold this guitar ‘like an idiot’, 38 years later he has it back: ‘A miracle’
Musician Ruud Houweling has been reunited with his first electric guitar after 38 years. Houweling had traded the instrument as a teenager, but he was recently able to recover it and described the eve...
Dutch people concerned about rapid rise of AI: It is in the hands of the MAGA clique
A representative study reveals that most Dutch citizens fear artificial intelligence is being adopted too rapidly, citing concerns over privacy, misinformation, job security, and environmental impact....
That Andrzej Steinbach would become an artist was far from obvious: now his photos hang in Huis Marseille
Photographer Andrzej Steinbach is the subject of a new exhibition at Huis Marseille in Amsterdam that features his unique work with macro-photography and monochromatic portraits. Through his series, h...
Intimidation by self-proclaimed hooligans, member exodus, and fraud allegations: incidents pile up at football club ASV De Dijk
ASV De Dijk in Amsterdam North is under investigation by the KNVB amid reports of fraud, a mass departure of 160 members, and disruptive behavior by hooligans. Concerned members have also involved the...