Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
How Musk could rake in a trillion dollars thanks to his companies SpaceX and Tesla
Elon Musk is considering a merger between SpaceX and Tesla that could potentially create the world's fifth most valuable company and trigger a massive compensation package for him. By leveraging his c...
30 years of ADE: In the international dance scene everyone knows October is ADE month
The Amsterdam Dance Event is celebrating its 30th anniversary, reflecting on its development and significant impact on the global electronic music scene. During the ADE Pro conference, industry leader...
While the world buckles under millions of hack attempts, the Netherlands was on time: ‘Very smart’
Dutch websites were taken offline on Wednesday as a proactive measure to defend against vulnerabilities found in PHP systems. This decision proved effective as millions of cyberattacks were launched g...
Review Small Prophets: magical realism gives this series an original twist and a unique atmosphere
Small Prophets is an absurdist comedy series following Michael Sleep, a lethargic hardware store worker dealing with the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend. Driven by his father's suggestion t...
Less attention abroad for PHP danger: 'The Netherlands did not exaggerate'
While media coverage of critical PHP vulnerabilities was significantly more prominent in the Netherlands than in neighboring countries, cybersecurity agencies across Europe treated the threat with sim...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (October 23-25)
Haarlem offers a variety of events this weekend, including a Repair Café, an early-night party at Patronaat, and a Halloween music bingo. The weekend wraps up on Sunday with a city-wide golf tourname...
Artist Kaili Smith (31) paints the Amsterdam canals in his own way: Creativity is my religion, and I mean that seriously
Artist and comedian Kaili Smith is presenting a new exhibition at the Grachtenmuseum in Amsterdam featuring portraits of his friends and family set against the city's canals. He combines traditional s...
Window smashed at home with Pride flag, wall defaced with "I kill gay" graffiti
A home on the Amstelkade in Amsterdam was targeted by anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism on Wednesday night when a brick was thrown through a window and homophobic threats were spray-painted on a wall. Police and ...
Is it still okay to spoil your grandchildren with sweets? 'I take my daughter's parenting seriously'
This article discusses the tension between grandparents wanting to spoil their grandchildren with sweets and parents who prefer a healthier approach to nutrition. Expert advice suggests that grandpare...
Wouter, Paul and Jesper on the Hajar murder case: ‘The perpetrator must have dumped the suitcase with her body in the Amstel very quickly’
Reporters are investigating the murder of 29-year-old Hajar after her body was discovered in a suitcase in the Amstel river. Police have arrested 23-year-old suspect Abdi A. in Spierdijk, while furthe...
Trump must testify under oath in defamation case against BBC
A judge has ordered Donald Trump to provide sworn testimony by December 11 in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a program regarding the 2021 Capitol riot. Although the BBC has apologized for...
More than 20 minutes at ADE without earplugs can cause significant hearing damage, ENT doctor warns
Ear, nose, and throat specialist Paul Merkus warns that attending the Amsterdam Dance Event without hearing protection can cause lasting damage in under twenty minutes. He emphasizes the importance of...
Little hope among away fans, but plenty of club love: "Atalanta is our religion"
Approximately two thousand Atalanta Bergamo fans have traveled to the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam to watch their team play Ajax in the Conference League. Although the supporters remain deeply ded...
What's cooler than a rave on a plane: Schiphol celebrates ADE
Schiphol Airport is participating in the Amsterdam Dance Event by hosting a series of electronic music parties within its terminals and a repurposed KLM aircraft. The celebrations began with a silent ...
Rochdale hires private security to combat crack nuisance in Amsterdam-Southeast
Housing corporation Rochdale has hired private security to address persistent issues with crack users in the H-Buurt neighborhood of Amsterdam-Zuidoost. The six-month program aims to restore comfort t...
Dutch automotive industry expects lower new car sales
The Dutch automotive sector expects a decline in new passenger car sales by 2027 due to shifting tax regulations and economic headwinds. While passenger car demand is cooling, sales of light commercia...
Telegraaf: Hajar begged for help in texts: 'Help me. He is killing me'
The 29-year-old Hajar, who went missing on October 4, sent desperate text messages for help before her body was later discovered in a suitcase in an Amsterdam canal. Her family has criticized the poli...
Student loan interest cap scheme fails, rates likely to rise even faster in coming years
The Dutch government has failed to implement a planned interest rate cap on student loans due to insufficient budget and rising global rates. Minister Rianne Letschert is now seeking alternative suppo...
Italy agrees to diesel measures following trucker blockades
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has introduced a package of tax credits and subsidies to help transport companies, farmers, and fishermen cope with soaring diesel prices. This decision followed ...
Harrie Kachel in De Pijp opens doors for one more weekend: ‘But if I see another nice stove after that, I’d like to restore it’
Harrie van Gennip, the 73-year-old owner of a wood stove shop known as Harrie Kachel, is closing his business on the Govert Flinckstraat in Amsterdam. A final weekend of operations is planned, though ...