Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
The bouillon is a successful Parisian concept that also caught on in Amsterdam around 1900 – and now it’s back
Amsterdam’s Jewish community is ‘Israelizing’ and it’s not happening quietly
At jazz club and restaurant Contra, Mara Grimm doesn't have to worry about dancing on the table (8-)
Asbestos found in residential area in Soesterberg
Asbestos was discovered in a residential area in Soesterberg on Friday evening, prompting a significant emergency services response. The Utrecht Safety Region reported that there is no immediate dange...
Venezuela and Colombia hold high-level talks after Maduro capture
Officials from Venezuela and Colombia held high-level consultations in Caracas to discuss bilateral cooperation. The talks focused on key sectors including trade, tourism, energy, and security, accord...
President Trump replaces head of Kennedy Center
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Matt Floca will replace Richard Grenell as the head of the Kennedy Center in Washington. The news was shared via the social media platform Truth Social, conf...
Book Week opened with anniversary edition of Book Ball at ITA
Axios: Trump rejected Putin's offer on Iranian enriched uranium
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed transferring Iran's enriched uranium to Russia as part of a potential deal to end conflict in the Middle East. According to Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump...
PvdA politician Heinhuis: the brown cafe is officially intangible heritage
Lian Heinhuis, the PvdA faction chair in Amsterdam, announced that the traditional brown cafe has been officially added to the Dutch list of intangible heritage. The announcement was made during an ap...
Zelensky meets son of the last Shah of Iran
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, in Paris. During the meeting, Zelensky received updates from Pahlavi and his team regarding signals and ...
Good news for the brown pub: classic café officially designated as intangible heritage
Red Cross sounds alarm over fate of civilians in Lebanon
The International Committee of the Red Cross has issued a warning regarding the worsening situation in Lebanon as civilians flee the escalating conflict. The organization highlighted the dire impact o...
JA21 campaigns against Weesperknijp: "Giving people a wake-up call"
The political party Ja21 organized a campaign on Amsterdam's Weesperstraat to protest the 'Weesperknijp' project, which aims to reduce car traffic and lower speed limits. Party leader Sytze Rijpkema c...
Hezbollah ready for long conflict with Israel
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem announced in a speech that the group is prepared for a prolonged conflict with Israel. This statement indicates the group's readiness for continued military engagement in ...
Speels Eskalatie wins best Acda Award final in years; the creative can even turn Satie's piano music into ska
The band Eskalatie won the 2026 Rob Acda Award finale at the Patronaat venue, breaking a long-standing dominance of conservatory-trained acts in the competition. The event saw a high audience turnout ...
Local parties want more cabinet support for safety
Local political parties in the Netherlands are calling for increased support from the national cabinet to address security issues and police shortages. During a radio debate, representatives argued th...
The scent of Surinamese soup wafts through the theater at ‘Peper en zuur?!’ as the atmosphere grows increasingly convivial
Amsterdam artist Anaïs Lopez traveled to Japan eight times in seven years in obsessive search for a golden turtle
Lionel Shriver's new novel is a paranoid, xenophobic fever dream
Delsen (SP): When people lose trust in politics, socialism is a beautiful answer
Angelo Delsen, the SP's lead candidate for the Amsterdam municipal elections, advocates for a socialist approach to restore public trust in politics. His key proposals include making public transport ...