Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Man from Drenthe confesses to Albert Heijn Zwanenburg robbery: 'Put under pressure'
A 19-year-old man from Meppel has confessed to an attempted armed robbery at an Albert Heijn supermarket in Zwanenburg on January 19. The suspect threatened a cashier with a survival knife, though the...
'Only that wave wall... It wasn't necessary.' Visitors to Castricum aan Zee mostly positive about revamped beach entrance
Visitors at Castricum aan Zee have generally responded positively to the newly renovated beach entrance, praising its spacious and tidy design. While the new 'wave wall' has received mixed reviews, so...
Venlo mayor shocked by girl's death in Blerick
The mayor of Venlo, Antoin Scholten, expressed his shock following the fatal stabbing of a young girl in Blerick. Scholten stated he is being kept informed by the police but will not provide further d...
Starmer 'accidentally' misled British Parliament over Mandelson
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer accidentally misled Parliament regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the ambassador to the United States. Downing Street clarified that Starmer was unawar...
Heliomare also hit by Chipsoft hack; patient portal temporarily offline
A cyberattack on software provider Chipsoft has potentially compromised personal and patient data at the Heliomare rehabilitation center. In response, Heliomare has temporarily taken its patient porta...
Frank Sinatra’s daughter calls Trump’s use of father’s music ‘sacrilege’
Nancy Sinatra expressed her disapproval after Donald Trump shared a video featuring Frank Sinatra's song 'My Way' on the Truth Social platform. She described the use of her father's music by the forme...
New US-Iran talks on Wednesday
The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold a second round of negotiations in Pakistan this Wednesday. CNN reports that the meeting plans are still subject to change according to anonymous source...
Gerben van ’t Hek heard "never again" all around him. In a world full of fakes, independent journalism is more necessary than ever
Gerben van ’t Hek emphasizes the vital role of independent journalism in combating fake news, drawing parallels to the post-WWII era. He reflects on a film about the 1945 founding of the Aachener Ze...
Jan Donkers (1943-2026) loved the US, but he always remained a Northerner
Het Parool is looking for fans of Curaçao, Jordan and other countries going to the World Cup for the first time
Starting life again after cancer? Paul (41) knows how hard it is: ‘You think you can just pick up where you left off’
Paul Rhebergen, who survived acute leukemia diagnosed at age 22, highlights the significant challenges cancer survivors face when trying to reintegrate into normal life. Now 41, he uses his experience...
King's Night in Amsterdam: the places to be!
King's Night celebrations in Amsterdam feature numerous events on Sunday, April 26, catering to the holiday's high popularity. The article provides a curated list of activities for those planning to a...
Trendwatcher Vincent Everts test drives (almost) self-driving Tesla: ‘It was a delightful drive’
NVWA: dangerous substances in several libido-enhancing products
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has issued a warning regarding five libido-enhancing products found to contain dangerous substances. The affected brands include LibiF...
Three demonstrations registered for King's Day in Dokkum
Three demonstrations have been registered with the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân for King's Day celebrations in Dokkum, where the Dutch royal family is scheduled to visit on Monday. Registered pr...
New ‘skinny bike’ with thinner tires on the rise: ‘Our first batch sold out immediately’
Online gambling market shrinks due to stricter rules, but illegal gambling rises
The Dutch online gambling market has seen a decline in revenue following the implementation of stricter play limits, according to the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa). While legal gambling activit...
Kallas: Middle East without war requires two-state solution
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated in Brussels that a two-state solution remains the most viable path to a peaceful Middle East, despite minimal progress in recent years. She urged both Israel...
Numerology: The Birth Number
Numerology offers a way for individuals to gain self-knowledge through various calculations, such as the birth number. This specific number is used to provide insights into a person's personality trai...
Energy companies support government energy measures
Dutch energy companies, represented by industry association Energie-Nederland, have expressed support for the government's recently announced energy measures. The association praised the focus on sust...