Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Former Eminem employee admits to selling unreleased music
A former studio employee has confessed to stealing and selling unreleased music by rapper Eminem for 50,000 dollars. The stolen files were subsequently leaked on various streaming platforms, and the m...
Retired Brit becomes millionaire thanks to Pokémon cards in attic
A retired British man discovered that a collection of Pokémon cards he stored in his attic for decades is now worth over a million pounds. After seeing a news report about card values, he put his for...
Vaccine for deadliest form of skin cancer nearly halves risk
A new personalized mRNA vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck has shown the potential to reduce the risk of melanoma recurrence or death by 42 percent. The treatment, which is tailored to a patient's...
Unox jingle to ring from church towers in four cities on Saturday to herald winter time
To celebrate the start of winter time and the rookworst season, Unox will play its commercial jingle from carillons in four Dutch cities this Saturday. Carillonneur Boudewijn Zwart supported the campa...
Is the petrol car saved? European automakers are falling even further behind
Germany and France are proposing to soften strict EU climate rules that would have banned new combustion engines by 2035, aiming to support the European automotive industry. Critics and industry exper...
Feeling Free review: Henny Vonk made beautiful music and is a valuable addition to the Dutch jazz canon
The Nederlands Jazz Archief has released Feeling Free, a collection of previously unheard recordings by the late Dutch jazz musician and poet Henny Vonk. This release serves as a significant tribute t...
Less demand, no lower prices: new housing market struggles due to high interest rates and small homes
High mortgage interest rates are reducing demand for new-build homes in the Netherlands, as developers maintain high, rigid prices despite falling interest from buyers. Additionally, government mandat...
Review: Tranen in de giftshop – the more personal Roxeanne Hazes gets, the better
Roxeanne Hazes explores themes of grief and personal baggage on her new album, Tranen in de giftshop. The project marks a shift in sound for the singer, moving from electronic arrangements to a fuller...
Josh (55) and Evie (18): ‘You could get in a car without your parents seeing your live location’
Josh and Evie reflect on the differences between their generations while growing up in Amsterdam, specifically comparing modern digital surveillance to past personal freedoms. Despite the age gap, the...
Museum Night 2026: 8 places you want to visit
On November 7, over 65 museums in Amsterdam will participate in Museumnacht, offering visitors special access to more than 260 events after regular closing hours. Attendees are encouraged to plan thei...
NPO faces an uphill battle on the road to Eurovision participation in Bulgaria
The NPO is encountering significant difficulties in preparing for the Netherlands' upcoming Eurovision Song Contest participation. Internal disputes at the Mediapark and a lack of cooperation from bro...
Rembrandt House Museum struggles with falling visitor numbers due to rising hotel VAT and tourist tax: ‘This policy is killing us and the entire city’
Amsterdam's cultural sector is voicing strong opposition to rising tourist taxes and VAT increases, which are blamed for a significant drop in international museum attendance. The Rembrandthuis is amo...
Visit a disco exhibition or go to ADE for free: things to do in Amsterdam this week
Amsterdam offers a variety of cultural activities this week, including free Amsterdam Dance Event programs, the opening of the Museumplein skating rink, and the start of the Cello Biënnale. Residents...
The Eik en Linden inn was built on swampy land and later housed wolves and boars
The Eik en Linden inn opened in 1830 in a marshy area of Amsterdam that was later incorporated into the Artis zoo grounds. Over the decades, the building transitioned from a concert venue and social s...
Top Gun actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93
Actor Tom Skerritt has passed away at the age of 93. He was widely recognized for his memorable roles in major films including M*A*S*H, Alien, and his iconic performance as a flight instructor in Top ...
VPRO presenter and comedian Roel Maalderink has become a father
VPRO presenter and comedian Roel Maalderink has shared the news of becoming a father. He is currently touring the country with his cabaret show while also dealing with recent professional controversie...
First win secured for Ajax with late goals from substitutes Tolu and Ouazane against Atalanta
Ajax claimed their first Conference League win by defeating Atalanta 2-0 with late goals from substitutes Tolu Arokodare and Abdellah Ouazane. The home victory at the Johan Cruijff Arena marks the fir...
Netherlands player Jurriën Timber and girlfriend Roos de Back expecting first child
Dutch international footballer Jurriën Timber and his girlfriend, Roos de Back, have announced on social media that they are expecting their first child, a daughter. The couple, who currently live in...
Woman raped in Amsterdam-Osdorp parking garage, Public Prosecution Service demands 4-year prison sentence and TBS
A 33-year-old man is facing four years in prison and mandatory psychiatric care for raping a woman in an Amsterdam-Osdorp parking garage last year. The prosecution dismissed the suspect's claim that s...
Car ends up in water in Weesp, four occupants run away
A car plunged into the water at Aquamarin street in Weesp this evening, with four of the five passengers fleeing the scene on foot. Police are investigating the incident, which may have involved a sec...