Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
US court dismisses Trump's lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
A federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal concerning a controversial letter allegedly written by him to Jeffrey Epstein. The court ruled that the ...
‘In Italy, every family just has a supply of antibiotics at home’: expats surprised by Dutch healthcare
International residents in the Netherlands often feel dissatisfied with the Dutch healthcare system due to its conservative approach to medical treatments and limited direct access to general practiti...
Why venting to an AI bot is a bad idea: 'Fake empathy'
Experts warn that relying on AI chatbots for personal guidance is risky because these systems provide counterfeit empathy rather than genuine human connection. While chatbots can assist with organizin...
FBI also confirms North Korea is behind billion-dollar hack of crypto exchange Binance
The FBI has identified the North Korean hacker group TraderTraitor as the entity responsible for a multi-billion dollar theft from the Binance cryptocurrency exchange. Binance has confirmed that it is...
Ajax player Amrabat delighted with hard-fought win: "I'd sign up to win like this"
Ajax player Sofyan Amrabat is pleased with his team's hard-fought 1-0 win against AZ, emphasizing the importance of securing points even without playing well. He remains optimistic about Ajax's chance...
Ajax beats AZ for the first time in over four years and closes to within one point of Feyenoord
Ajax defeated AZ 1-0 at the Johan Cruijff Arena, marking their first victory over the opponent in four years. The win, secured by a goal from Tolu Arokodare, brings Ajax within one point of Feyenoord ...
Free public transport would cost hundreds of millions: "Furthermore, GVB cannot handle it"
Making public transport free in Amsterdam would cost an estimated 175 to 250 million euros annually, according to the city's executive board. The municipal government opposes the proposal from BIJ1 an...
Frustrated delivery driver files complaint: "Officer's actions are incomprehensible"
A parcel delivery driver is filing a complaint after being tased by a motorcycle officer during an encounter over parking in Amsterdam. His lawyer states that the driver acted only in self-defense and...
How abortion suddenly became a political flashpoint again: the American culture war is spreading to the Netherlands
The debate over abortion access has resurfaced as a significant political issue in the Netherlands due to a new pilot program in several hospitals. This controversy has intensified internal cabinet te...
Wendy van Dijk takes care of Danny for three days while his wife Claudia goes to Barcelona: ‘It was educational’
Television personality Wendy van Dijk took over caregiving duties for three days to assist Danny, who suffers from Parkinson's disease. This temporary arrangement allowed his wife, Claudia Geldtmeijer...
Ajax seeks fourth consecutive win against AZ in Arena
Ajax, currently in third place, aims for a fourth consecutive victory as they face AZ in an upcoming Eredivisie match. The team enters the game with momentum following recent successes in both league ...
Halloween in the Rivierenbuurt: ‘We don’t want to make them cry, but we do want to give them a scare’
A small neighborhood Halloween celebration in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt has grown from a local gathering into a massive event attracting 1,200 children. The festivities, which began in 2021, now featu...
Jacky organizes Halloween for 1200 children: "Never expected it to become this popular"
American expatriate Jacky has organized a successful Halloween trick-or-treat event in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam for the past six years. The celebration has expanded significantly, n...
Suspicious situation in Osdorp garage, two arrests made and street cordoned off
Police have arrested two individuals following a suspicious incident at a garage complex in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam. Officers cordoned off J. de Koostraat to allow forensic experts to con...
Journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was imprisoned in Russia, gives the Derk Sauer Lecture: watch the livestream here
Journalist Evan Gershkovich will deliver the first Derk Sauer Lecture at the debate center De Balie in Amsterdam to discuss press freedom and his time imprisoned in Russia. The annual event honors the...
Ajax hosts AZ in North Holland top clash • Goes returns to squad
Ajax is set to host AZ at the Johan Cruijff Arena tonight in a significant match where the visitors hope to maintain their eleven-game unbeaten streak against the hosts. Ajax manager Michel Sanchez ha...
Dement man (67) found hour after distributing photo
A 67-year-old man with dementia was reported missing, triggering an urgent search by police and his family. The man was safely located in good health approximately one hour after police released his p...
Dement Mohamed (67) missing since this afternoon, last seen at Plein '40-'45
Police are searching for Mohamed, a 67-year-old man with dementia who went missing this afternoon near Plein '40 '45 in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Authorities are concerned for his welfare because he has d...
World-famous TikTok grandma and food influencer Nonna Silvi (85) has died
Popular 85-year-old food influencer Nonna Silvi, known as the TikTok-oma, has died after a short illness. She gained millions of followers online for her traditional Tuscan cooking videos and was well...
Heat pump on balcony too loud for neighbors: refusal justified
A court has upheld a homeowners association's decision to ban an apartment owner from installing a heat pump on their balcony. The judge ruled that the device would cause excessive noise for nearby ne...