Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Municipality blunders with parking revenue: earmarked funds possibly misspent
The city of Amsterdam mistakenly failed to revoke a 2020 ordinance that mandates parking revenue be spent exclusively on traffic and infrastructure. Because the formal repeal was never processed, conc...
Municipality blunders with parking revenue: earmarked funds possibly misspent
The Amsterdam municipal government failed to officially repeal a 2020 ordinance that legally earmarks parking revenue for specific traffic and transport purposes. This administrative error means that ...
Shell profits from nearly doubled oil refining margins
Shell is experiencing record profit margins as the price gap between crude oil and refined fuels has reached unprecedented levels due to global supply shortages. While high shipping costs and logistic...
Private rental market out of reach for average earners due to high income requirements: 'Hopeless'
Many Dutch households are currently priced out of the private rental market due to high average rents and strict income requirements imposed by landlords. With rental costs often exceeding 1,900 euros...
Arrival of extra wind turbine at Holendrecht junction uncertain: "Landowner refuses to cooperate"
Plans to install an additional wind turbine at the Holendrecht interchange in Amsterdam have stalled due to a lack of cooperation from the landowner. The municipality is currently investigating altern...
Rutger Vink and Thomas van Grinsven to bring family show to Ahoy next year
YouTube stars Rutger Vink and Thomas van Grinsven will launch a live family show at Ahoy next year. The interactive performance will include music, special guests, and challenges for fans of all ages.
Fake police officer scams elderly woman out of 30,000 euros using stolen bank card
An elderly woman was defrauded of 30,000 euros after being manipulated by scammers posing as police officers. The perpetrators convinced the victim to hand over her valuables and PIN code, which were ...
Brian May denies Queen will never tour again: 'Misinterpreted'
Queen guitarist Brian May has clarified that he did not announce an end to the band's touring, stating that his previous comments about taking a break were misinterpreted as a permanent retirement. Ma...
Heritage of the Week | Amsterdam Blue by two headstrong Amsterdammers
Archaeologists in the 1970s discovered remnants of an 18th-century pottery factory on the Overtoom in Amsterdam. The site produced famous Amsterdams Blauw ceramics, with finds ranging from discarded p...
Amazon Prime Video secures global streaming rights for the Emmys
Amazon Prime Video has secured the exclusive global rights to stream the Emmy Awards starting in 2027, replacing the traditional rotation system used by American networks. The ceremony will be availab...
Musical actress April Darby expecting first child: 'So loved already'
Musical actress April Darby and her husband are expecting their first child in March. The couple, who married in Italy this past June, announced the news by sharing a photo of baby socks.
European tech commissioner reprimands US companies: 'They just need to follow our rules'
European Commissioner Henna Virkkunen has stated that American tech companies must strictly follow European regulations, including platforms like X. Her current priorities include implementing new pol...
Norwegian royal family gradually resumes official duties after mourning period
The Norwegian royal family is slowly resuming official duties following a period of mourning after the deaths of King Harald and Princess Astrid. While King Haakon and Queen Sonja are returning to pub...
It is almost eerie how Jeremy Strong transforms into Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Reckoning
The upcoming film The Social Reckoning features Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, portraying a character that has evolved significantly from his depiction in The Social Network. The movie examines how...
Jewish Boaz and Muslim Oumaima want to keep the dialogue going: "We must hold onto each other"
Jewish resident Boaz Cahn and Muslim resident Oumaima al Abdellaoui founded the Deel de Duif initiative to facilitate constructive dialogue about the Israel-Palestine conflict. By conducting workshops...
Brussels introduces temporary toll discounts for clean buses and trucks
The European Union has introduced a plan to provide temporary toll discounts of up to 100 percent for low- and zero-emission buses and trucks to promote greener transport. This measure aims to ease th...
Police arrest second suspect in investigation into fatal stabbing on Tugelaweg
Police have arrested a second suspect in the ongoing investigation into the fatal stabbing of a man named Texel in Amsterdam-Oost last April. The victim was allegedly attacked by 38-year-old Giovany W...
In the kitchens of top chef Maik Kuijpers (1985-2026), the bar was always set high, but he never lost sight of the human touch
Maik Kuijpers, a renowned chef who served as a key figure at De Librije, passed away in late September due to a heart attack. Known for his commitment to excellence, he was highly regarded for balanci...
Jaguar presents new electric car in higher price range
Jaguar has introduced the Type 01, an ultra-powerful electric luxury sedan capable of reaching 96 kilometers per hour in 3.2 seconds with a 720-kilometer range. Set to launch in early 2027 for approxi...
Singer Loona wins royalty case over her cover of Vamos a la Playa
Singer Loona has won a royalty lawsuit regarding her cover of the song Vamos a la Playa after a court ruled that the relevant payment agreement had expired. The court found that the plaintiff, a studi...