Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Princess Amalia promoted to sergeant 9 months after appointment as corporal
Princess Amalia has been promoted to the rank of sergeant by the Royal Netherlands Navy after serving nine months as a corporal. The promotion took place on the Norwegian vessel Statsraad Lehmkuhl in ...
New strike in regional transport: fewer buses and trains on Thursday
Regional transport workers in the Netherlands are set to hold another strike this Thursday, leading to reduced bus and train services. This action is part of an ongoing dispute over a new collective l...
Mahershala Ali hides his Oscars to get back to work: Out of my sight
Actor Mahershala Ali hides his two Academy Awards to prevent them from distracting him from his work. He explained that removing the trophies from view helps him maintain focus and seek genuine satisf...
Techno pioneer Hawtin to perform at pop-up stage at Leidseplein for ADE on Thursday
A free pop-up stage will be set up at Leidseplein this Thursday to celebrate the 30th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event. The lineup features various DJs, headlined by techno pioneer Richie Hawtin, ...
Free workshops and clothing swap at Circular Pop-up in Haarlem
The municipality of Haarlem is hosting a Circular Pop-up at the Vleeshal from October 20 through December 30. The event promotes sustainability through free workshops, a clothing swap, and repair sess...
Ricky Gervais to perform 'most personal show yet' at AFAS Live in July
Comedian Ricky Gervais will bring his latest stand-up show, titled Legend, to Amsterdam's AFAS Live this July. Tickets for the performance go on sale this Friday, with a portion of the proceeds being ...
Ordering online without paying: these fake webshops give you a thrill but cost you nothing
A growing trend of fake online shops allows users to place virtual orders for items that do not exist. Experts suggest that these platforms may serve as a psychological tool to curb compulsive shoppin...
Review: The eighth season of Gooische Vrouwen is bold, cheesy, dramatic, and occasionally touching again
The eighth season of the hit series Gooische Vrouwen returns with its signature blend of drama, comedy, and extravagant characters set in the affluent Gooi region. The new episodes explore mature them...
Forensic investigation underway at Apple Store Haarlem following 'incident'
The police and forensic investigators are conducting an inquiry at the Apple Store in Haarlem following an unidentified incident that occurred overnight. While authorities have confirmed an incident t...
Video | These five Dutch models walked in the Victoria's Secret fashion show
Five Dutch models participated in the latest Victoria's Secret fashion show. The event also featured musical performances by artists including Tate McRae, KATSEYE, Megan Moroney, and Megan Thee Stalli...
Schiphol passport control running smoothly again after outage
Passport control at Schiphol Airport experienced significant delays on Sunday morning due to a technical failure that disabled automated scanning gates. The issue, which lasted until mid-afternoon, ca...
Not selling out is not a death blow for festival: 'But be careful not to price yourself out of the market'
Festival organizations in the Netherlands faced a challenging summer marked by extreme weather, rising operational costs, and fluctuating ticket sales. Despite these significant hurdles, industry prof...
Zach Bryan has rediscovered his love for music since getting sober
Country singer Zach Bryan has shared that achieving sobriety has helped him rediscover his passion for songwriting and improved his mental health. After struggling with alcohol dependency and panic at...
Paris has a new art island in the middle of the Seine: art museum Large has opened where the floating Renault factory once stood
A new contemporary art museum called Large has opened on an island in the Seine River on the southern edge of Paris. The site, which previously housed a Renault factory, has been transformed into a cu...
What we didn't yet know about menopause: ‘Fecal incontinence is the ultimate, deeply hidden taboo’
Recent insights into menopause highlight that while societal stigmas are decreasing, certain issues like fecal incontinence remain deeply taboo. Experts are currently working to improve medical unders...
Aches and pains: Doctor Rutger takes every complaint seriously, but sometimes there is something else going on
Doctor Rutger notes that patients have varying pain thresholds and approaches to communicating physical discomfort. He emphasizes that every patient is unique, requiring a personalized approach to med...
Explosive left at fast-food restaurant on Tussen Meer fails to detonate
A homemade explosive device consisting of fireworks and gasoline was found outside a fast-food restaurant in Amsterdam-Osdorp after emergency services responded to reports of a fire. The device failed...
Harry Styles followed by cameras for documentary during concert series
British singer Harry Styles is being followed for an upcoming documentary covering his Together, Together tour and behind-the-scenes life. The film, produced by Universal Pictures Content Group and Pe...
Paul McCartney concerned about height difference of actors in Beatles films
Paul McCartney contacted director Sam Mendes to voice concerns over the height difference between actors Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson, who are portraying him and John Lennon in a new Beatles biopi...
Charges against Timothy Busfield dismissed after prosecutor error
A judge has dismissed the charges against director Timothy Busfield after his defense team highlighted prosecutorial errors that hindered the jury process. Busfield, who faces allegations of child mol...