Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Maurice de Hond calls corona hearings 'terrible' but will attend, Mona Keijzer also to be questioned today
Maurice de Hond and Mona Keijzer are scheduled to testify before the parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the Dutch government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. While the inquiry highlights...
Cabinet may force companies to produce for defense if necessary
The Dutch government is introducing a new law that allows them to compel specific companies to produce essential goods for the military during emergency situations. Under this legislation, the cabinet...
Stijntje (53) and Paul (55) met at a bar: ‘For the first six months, we both still saw other people occasionally’
Amsterdam photographer The Sinful Son showcases diversity in nightlife with Polaroids
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'
Opinion: Unity theme at WorldPride feels insincere without addressing failing policies for queer refugees
Opinion: Make Nieuw-West an independent municipality where citizens feel heard
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’

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...