Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Whale jaw found in Zeeland comes from closed Zoological Museum in Amsterdam
Jamin warns of hard plastic particles in ‘Dubai Milk’ Easter eggs
Candy store chain Jamin has recalled its 'Dubai Milk' chocolate Easter eggs after discovering they may contain fragments of hard plastic. The product has been removed from stores, and customers are ur...
Secretly removed: gaming giant Razer intervenes after outcry over popular headset
American gaming manufacturer Razer has suspended sales of its Kraken V3 headset due to reports of high concentrations of potentially harmful substances. The product page has been removed from the comp...
Teenagers arrested for house explosion in Haarlem
Two teenagers from Maassluis have been arrested in connection with an explosion that occurred at a residence in Haarlem on November 12, 2023. A third minor suspect had already been detained on the nig...
Ukraine: No truth to Russian claims about nuclear weapons
Ukraine has dismissed claims from Russia's foreign intelligence service that it is attempting to acquire nuclear weapons or components with assistance from the UK and France. Kremlin officials indicat...
Third edition of Porn Film Festival Amsterdam: ‘Porn is so much more than a 10-minute jerk-off video’
Martijn Krabbé receives award for 'impressive voice-over work' in programs
Martijn Krabbé has been honored with the Voice Over Award 2026 for his outstanding voice-over work in numerous television programs. The award was announced on Radio Veronica, with the jury recognizin...
Jutta Leerdam, Femke Kok and other Olympians honored for unique Winter Games achievements: ‘It’s slowly starting to sink in’
Several Dutch skaters, including Jutta Leerdam and Femke Kok, were awarded royal honors for their achievements at the Winter Olympics in Milan. The group, which included individual speed skaters and t...
Griekspoor reaches round of 16 at ATP Dubai
Dutch number one Tallon Griekspoor advanced to the round of 16 at the ATP tournament in Dubai after a straight-sets victory over Finland's Otto Virtanen. Griekspoor won the match 6-3, 6-4 and is sched...
'Coalition of the Willing' underscores support for Ukraine
The 'Coalition of the Willing' reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russia on the fourth anniversary of the 2022 invasion. Leading European allies pledged to continue providing mili...
EU Commissioner: Stripping Hungary's voting rights is up to member states
European Commissioner Michael McGrath stated that the decision to strip Hungary of its EU voting rights rests with member states rather than the European Commission. This follows Hungary's continued o...
Zelensky to run for second term if war is not over
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he will run for a second term if the war with Russia is still ongoing at the time of the next election. He confirmed his candidacy during an interview ...
Family offers $1 million for key tip in Guthrie case
American television presenter Savannah Guthrie and her family are offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the return of her missing mother. Guthrie shared the announcement through an e...
Anjet Daanje longlisted for International Booker Prize
Dutch author Anjet Daanje has been named to the longlist of the International Booker Prize for her novel "De herinnerde soldaat" (The Remembered Soldier). The prestigious award recognizes the best wor...
Rock trio Sjako! remains as idiosyncratic as ever on new album: 'Improvising is a form of communication for us'
The Haarlem-based rock band Sjako! has released a new double album titled 'Senior Citizens' after forty-five years, featuring a mix of understated songs and long improvisations. The band will perform ...
So-called academic Pieter Kuit ordered to repay over €300,000 in donations for COVID policy research
A Dutch court has ordered Pieter Kuit to repay more than 300,000 euros in donations he collected for an alleged study on COVID-19 policies. The court ruled that Kuit, who falsely claimed to be a maste...
Municipalities call AI voting aid Keus a dangerous experiment
The AI-powered voting aid Keus has been taken offline following criticism from the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG). The VNG described the tool as a dangerous experiment that could pote...
VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland: Debts written off too often
Dutch business organizations VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland have warned the House of Representatives that debt is being forgiven too frequently, claiming this trend negatively impacts entrepreneurs. The de...
Last chance for Zaandam man (22) given suspended sentence for reckless drive through Hoofddorp ending in crash
A 22-year-old man from Zaandam received a suspended prison sentence from a Haarlem police judge for a series of offenses, including a reckless driving incident in Hoofddorp. The defendant admitted to ...
Andrew's arrest biggest crisis for British royal family: 'Hard to get out of'
The arrest of Prince Andrew has triggered a major crisis for the British monarchy, described by experts as one of the most difficult situations in its recent history. Observers suggest that the instit...