Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Bob Vylan sues BBC for libel
The punk-rap duo Bob Vylan has initiated legal action against the British broadcaster BBC for alleged defamation. The claims follow the duo's performance at the 2025 Glastonbury festival.
From Haarlem to Nieuwegein by a single bus: Ministry study shows it is possible and profitable
The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has explored the potential for a new rapid bus route connecting the Spaarne Gasthuis in Haarlem to Nieuwegein. Research indicates that such a ...
Quint: COVID debate should have been broader in politics and media
Romy Quint, founder of the group Women for Freedom, testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee on Friday. She stated that a broader political and media discussion regarding COVID-19 policies...
Review: Jannah Loontjens' novel Gala and Zev about two youths from a deprived Scheveningen neighborhood feels contrived
Michiel Cox wrote an essay collection about fatherhood and sentimentality: You are entering a literary desert
Review: Women Without Men – what price does an Iranian woman pay for her desires?
Cool Machine review: The question remaining after the third part of Colson Whitehead's swinging crime trilogy: what will the author do next?
Corona-critical group felt like a 'type of people's representative'
Romy Quint, a founder of the corona-critical group Vrijheid voor Vrouwen, stated to a parliamentary inquiry committee that her organization acted as a representative for citizens during the pandemic. ...
Jan-Bert Vroege leaves Amsterdam politics for alderman role in Almere: "Time for something else"
After sixteen years in Amsterdam politics, Jan-Bert Vroege has been installed as a new alderman in Almere. He will oversee a diverse portfolio focused on the city's future, including economy, innovati...
Iran begins series of mourning ceremonies for Ali Khamenei funeral
Mourning ceremonies have begun in Tehran for the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who passed away in late February. The funeral proceedings are being held at the Imam Khomeini Mosque comple...
The jazz, soul and R&B of Lizz Wright have the deep passion of gospel
This article discusses the enduring popularity of the Christian hymn 'Amazing Grace' and its interpretation by various artists, including singer Lizz Wright. It notes that a translated version of the ...
Oranje's World Cup elimination left Malevy Leons with a broken heart and a tough day at the office
Malevy Leons expressed her disappointment following the Dutch national team's defeat against Morocco during the World Cup. She described the loss as a difficult experience despite not being a regular ...
Inland shipping stalled by neglected bridges: 'Days of delays or hundreds of kilometers in detours'
The inland shipping sector in the Netherlands is facing significant delays and logistical disruptions due to poorly maintained and broken bridges. Critical routes, including the standing mast route in...
17 players leave relegated Hera, Juryan Zandvliet named new coach
Following relegation from the Eredivisie in its debut season, women's football club Hera United has appointed Juryan Zandvliet as their new head coach. The club also announced the departure of sevente...
New Schippers peanut butter floor contains 'only' 390 kilos
Artist Wim T. Schippers' famous 'Peanut Butter Floor' was recently re-installed at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen depot in Rotterdam. Two staff members spent nine hours applying 390 kilograms of pe...
Telstar to play away games in blue this season with shirt celebrating 150 years of IJmuiden and paying tribute to the North Sea Canal
Football club Telstar will wear blue away kits for the 2026-2027 season. The design commemorates the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden and pays tribute to the North Sea Canal.
Cabinet invests 450 million euros in underground hydrogen storage
The Dutch cabinet is investing 450 million euros from the Climate Fund into the construction of underground hydrogen storage facilities. This initiative aims to support the transition to renewable ene...
FNV welcomes ban on temporary agency workers in meat sector
The trade union FNV has welcomed Minister Hans Vijlbrief's decision to ban temporary workers in the meat sector starting in June 2028. While the union views this as a breakthrough against structural a...
Politics on the Amstel: PRO gaslights the city council and the 'little train' is back in council
The podcast Politiek aan de Amstel discusses recent political tensions in the Amsterdam city council, including controversy surrounding the party PRO and the performance of mayor Femke Halsema. Journa...
Review round-up Madonna's new album: 'One of her better records'
More than twenty years after the success of her 2005 album, Madonna has released a long-awaited follow-up titled Confessions II. Critics have praised the new record, describing it as a dance-oriented ...