Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Butcher surprised by drop in meat consumption: 'Customers keep coming'
Meat consumption in the Netherlands has dropped by 12 percent over the last ten years, driven largely by the rising cost of beef and pork. Despite this national decline, specialized butcher shops rema...
Amsterdam man (22) throws garden table and post into fire in Floradorp and receives 40 hours of community service
A 22-year-old Amsterdam resident received a community service order and jail time for participating in violent disturbances in the Floradorp neighborhood. The riots, which included arson and attacks o...
No plans for ADE yet? You can still get tickets for these 10 parties
The annual Amsterdam Dance Event takes place from October 21 to 25, offering a wide array of musical performances across various iconic city venues. Tickets are still available for ten selected events...
Praise but also criticism for Karremans’ infrastructure plans: ‘Half-baked duct tape solution’
The Dutch government is pausing various new infrastructure projects to free up 18 billion euros for essential maintenance of aging bridges, roads, and railways. While the measure aims to stabilize the...
Water board warns: North Holland not well prepared for rising sea levels
Water board official Bea de Buisonjé warns that North Holland is ill-prepared for rising sea levels, noting that traditional technical solutions are no longer sufficient. Authorities are calling for ...
Video | Maarten Spanjer passes away: watch his role as Gerben in The Skippers of the Kameleon
Dutch actor Maarten Spanjer, known for his role as Gerben in De Schippers van de Kameleon, has died at the age of 78 following a year-long battle with cancer. He had been diagnosed with both bladder a...
Video | How Romee Strijd reacted to all the controversy surrounding her Victoria's Secret rejection
Dutch model Romee Strijd has addressed the public controversy surrounding her rejection from the Victoria's Secret fashion show. She spoke about the situation following the event which took place in L...
Screen time | Facebook film raises painful question: has anything changed at Meta?
Meta continues to face criticism regarding privacy concerns with its wearable technology and its influence on societal polarization. The release of the film The Social Reckoning, based on whistleblowe...
Actor and writer Maarten Spanjer dies at age 73
Actor and author Maarten Spanjer has died at the age of 73 following a rapid decline in his health. Known for his roles in the film Spetters and the television program Taxi, he passed away in hospice ...
Our tips for the best free parties during Amsterdam Dance Event
The 30th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event is approaching, offering a wide array of performances across the city. Attendees who missed out on sold-out tickets can still enjoy various free events, i...
Our tips for the best free parties during Amsterdam Dance Event
The 30th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event offers numerous free performances across the city despite many main events selling out. Attendees can enjoy a diverse range of genres, including house, te...
Trump drops Russian sanctions and tariffs approved by Congress
President Trump has unexpectedly blocked new sanctions and import tariffs against Russia, citing national interest despite previous congressional approval. The decision is widely viewed as an effort t...
The interim assessment of Project Cruyff: 8 conclusions on his mission at Ajax
Jordi Cruijff has reached his 250th day as a leader at Ajax, prompting an evaluation of his influence on the club's operations. Eight specific conclusions have been drawn regarding his mission as the ...
Gas price hike unstoppable: 2 euros per cubic meter in sight
Natural gas prices in the Netherlands are climbing toward 2 euros per cubic meter due to international market pressures and rising costs. Consumers are increasingly seeking long-term fixed contracts t...
30 years of ADE: how a small networking conference grew into the world's largest dance marathon
The Amsterdam Dance Event is celebrating its 30th anniversary, having grown from a small industry gathering into the world's largest dance festival. Over the past three decades, the event has helped t...
The insane week at Albert Heijn: ‘We grabbed things at random and sent them to stores’
Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn recently experienced a significant cyber incident that forced them to take many internal systems offline. The disruption impacted both warehouse operations and ret...
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Jewish photographer Maria Austria captured Moluccan families in former Westerbork camp in 1952: ‘She recognized what those people were feeling’
In 1952, the Jewish Amsterdam-based photographer Maria Austria documented Moluccan families living in the former Westerbork camp. Her work is currently featured in an exhibition at the Herinneringscen...
Twelve women accuse festival organizer Omid Kahali of sexual misconduct: ‘His hands were everywhere, while I didn’t even know how I got there’
Twelve women have accused Omid Kahali, the former director of festival organization Sona, of sexual misconduct. Kahali recently stepped down from his position at the company, which is responsible for ...
VUmc to stay open until 2040, but will it make it? ‘Everyone knew one hospital at two locations doesn't work’
Although the VUmc hospital is officially slated to remain open until 2040, staff members remain highly skeptical of this timeline. Employees point to the ongoing logistical difficulties of operating a...