Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Police arrest Amsterdam man for mailing hard drugs
A 31-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested for mailing hard drugs hidden in food packages to South Korea from various locations across the Netherlands. The suspect was identified through secur...
Abuses at Sleepers prove TV and film world is still a ‘toxic industry’
Recent allegations of manipulation and gaslighting on the set of the series *Sleepers* have sparked renewed criticism of a persistent toxic work environment within the Dutch film and television indust...
NU+ | How Prince Andrew was increasingly backed into a corner
Former Prince Andrew has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, marking a significant escalation in a long-standing criminal investigation. The arrest follows years of controversy ...
NASA to launch moon mission next month after all
NASA is targeting a March 6 launch for the Artemis II mission, which will carry astronauts on a flight around the moon. Following a successful launch rehearsal, the mission serves as the final prepara...
Police seek contact with Prince Andrew's (former) security guards
The Metropolitan Police are seeking to contact current and former security officers who worked closely with Prince Andrew as part of an ongoing investigation. Authorities are asking these individuals ...
Iconic red Canta struggles against poor maintenance and trendiness
The iconic Canta microcar, a staple of Amsterdam's streets since 1995, is being celebrated in a new documentary series titled "Vrijheid op Wielen" for its 30th anniversary. While the vehicle remains a...
Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong secures seventh gold for Netherlands with 1500m title at Milan Games
Dutch speed skater Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong won the gold medal in the 1500-meter event at the Milan Olympic Games, securing the seventh gold for the Netherlands. The 30-year-old finished with a time ...
US now also eases environmental rules on mercury emissions
The Trump administration is relaxing environmental regulations concerning the emission of mercury and other hazardous air pollutants. According to the EPA, the policy change is intended to help older ...
Supermarket worker sentenced to prison after escalated argument in store
A supermarket employee was sentenced to 18 months in prison, with six months suspended, for attempted manslaughter after striking a man on the head with a piece of wood during an argument. The victim ...
State Secretary advises parents to keep children away from play sand
Dutch State Secretary Judith Tielen has advised parents and organizations to prevent children from playing with play sand due to concerns over potential asbestos contamination. While no formal ban has...
Why the Van Berkel case is also making other ministers nervous
Nathalie van Berkel of the D66 party has withdrawn as the designated State Secretary of Finance and as a Member of Parliament after it was revealed that her CV contained incorrect information. This de...
Coffee with Tim Kuijsten (ChristenUnie): Not becoming a city where people live past each other
Tim Kuijsten, the lead candidate for the ChristenUnie in Amsterdam, aims to reclaim the party's city council seat by focusing on strengthening community institutions like churches and neighborhood cen...
US economic growth slows in fourth quarter
The United States economy grew by 2.2 percent last year, a decrease from the 2.8 percent growth recorded in 2024. This expansion was primarily driven by increased consumer spending and business invest...
Birds is a great exhibition, but the wunderkammer presentation takes some getting used to
The Mauritshuis in The Hague has opened "Birds," a new exhibition curated by historian Simon Schama that explores the complex relationship between humans and nature. The display features diverse works...
Moldy homes: many reports are addressed but not resolved
An independent report on Amsterdam's mold eradication program reveals that while inspections have become faster, structural issues in many homes remain unresolved or receive only temporary fixes. Resi...
Defeat for Trump: US Supreme Court rules tariffs unlawful
The US Supreme Court has ruled that import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are unlawful, stating that the authority to set such duties belongs to Congress. While the ruling does not affect t...
Fecal bacteria also found in drinking water near Kastelenstraat in Amsterdam South
Waternet has issued a boil water advisory for hundreds of addresses in Amsterdam-Zuid and Amsterdam Nieuw-West after fecal bacteria were detected following routine pipe maintenance. Residents in affec...
Huge success of Olympic short trackers yet to spark amateur surge
Despite the significant success of Dutch short track skaters at the Winter Olympics, ice rinks in the Netherlands report only a marginal increase in amateur participation. While young skaters are insp...
Another street in Amsterdam South issued boil water advisory: enterococci in tap water
Waternet has issued a boiling advisory for approximately 200 residents near Kastelenstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid after enterococci bacteria were detected in the tap water. The contamination occurred after...
Cows caught escaping in Nieuw-West: ‘A moo-tastic escape’
On Thursday evening, ten cows escaped from their pasture in Amsterdam Nieuw-West through an open gate with a damaged lock. Police and local residents collaborated to herd the animals back to their fie...