Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
More than a thousand brilliant craftspeople spent 231 weeks on the stop-motion fairy tale Wildwood, and it definitely shows
The stop-motion film Wildwood tells the story of Prue as she embarks on a journey to rescue her kidnapped brother. The production was a massive undertaking that involved over a thousand creative profe...
Would the film Erupcja have been released in the Netherlands if pop star Charli XCX hadn't starred in it?
The small-scale relationship drama Erupcja, directed by American independent filmmaker Pete Ohs, was produced in Poland. Its release in the Netherlands is heavily tied to the star power of lead actres...
For adventure film The Weight everything had to feel real: 'So we built a bridge over the abyss'
Director Padraic McKinley filmed his adventure movie The Weight entirely on location to ensure maximum authenticity. He insisted that no scenes were captured in a studio setting, opting instead to fil...
AI-generated texts appear in parliamentary debates: 'Comes at the expense of credibility'
Recent research reveals that 68 members of the Dutch parliament have used artificial intelligence to draft or refine texts for parliamentary debates. While some argue these tools simply aid efficiency...
Musical series Glee gets reboot on Disney+
The musical television series Glee is officially being rebooted for Disney+. While specific cast details are currently unknown, creator Ryan Murphy has indicated that several original actors are excit...
Soldiers in WWI film Coward yearn for intimacy: ‘They put on performances and dressed as women’
In the film Coward, young soldiers on the front lines of World War I find camaraderie and intimacy through performing arts like theater, music, and dance. Director Lukas Dhont intends for the film to ...
Daley Blind and Steven Berghuis nearing Ajax return but remain out against Atalanta
Ajax players Daley Blind and Steven Berghuis have resumed training following their respective back and calf injuries but remain unavailable for the upcoming Conference League match against Atalanta. C...
Just because my 7th graders are hitting their growth spurt doesn't mean you can just hit them with your e-bike
A teacher in Amsterdam faced an aggressive e-bike rider who refused to stop for a group of young students crossing the street to a park. Despite the teacher acting as a traffic guide, the cyclist blam...
NVIDIA CEO calls on Europe to speed up AI adoption
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is touring Europe to encourage businesses to accelerate their transition toward AI-integrated operations to build a stronger local economy. Despite investor concerns regarding ...
Names from The Odyssey and Heated Rivalry are popular for babies in the US
Names from Greek mythology, hockey series, and the show Yellowstone are trending for newborns in the United States. Meanwhile, the name Taylor has reached its lowest popularity ranking in years for bo...
Candlelight evenings at two cemeteries in Haarlem
The municipality of Haarlem is hosting two candlelit memorial evenings at Akendam and Kleverlaan cemeteries on October 26 and 28. These events allow visitors to commemorate their loved ones through mu...
Remembering loved ones on the evening of lights
Haarlem is organizing two evening memorial events at Akendam and Kleverlaan cemeteries this October to honor deceased loved ones. Attendees can experience a peaceful atmosphere with music and light, a...
Play Het wakker liggen van Wanda addresses a topic that has been surfacing more often lately: the aging woman
Director Femke Arnouts makes her debut with the absurdist play Het wakker liggen van Wanda. The production focuses on the experiences and societal invisibility of aging women.
Regional transport strikes on Thursday called off, new collective agreement talks scheduled
Regional transport strikes planned for Thursday have been canceled as employers and unions agree to resume negotiations for a new collective labor agreement. The unions have suspended all strike actio...
First group of regular customers can order online again at Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has resumed online ordering for some loyal customers after a cyberattack forced a temporary shutdown of its digital and supply chain systems. The supermarket chain reports that full deliv...
These childhood diseases can also make adults seriously ill: 'Virus remains dormant'
While many adults believe childhood vaccinations or past illnesses offer lifelong protection, certain diseases like measles, chickenpox, and whooping cough can still cause serious complications later ...
The backbone of the internet is broken: why the attack on PHP is crippling half the web
A critical vulnerability in the widely used programming language PHP has forced numerous websites, including government portals, to go offline. Security experts have issued urgent warnings for adminis...
Websites of multiple safety regions offline, Amsterdam-Amstelland site remains online
Various websites in the Netherlands, including several regional safety boards and media services, have been taken offline as a precaution due to a high-severity security vulnerability in the PHP progr...
Over two months of camera surveillance in and around Floradorp following unrest in the neighborhood
Amsterdam officials have installed surveillance cameras in the Floradorp neighborhood following recent violent confrontations between residents and police. The unrest, which involved street fires and ...
Heineken must pay over 111 million euros in damages to Greek competitor
Heineken has been ordered by an Amsterdam court to pay 111.2 million euros in damages to Greek competitor MTB. The ruling stems from the abuse of a dominant market position by Heineken's Greek subsidi...