Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Rolling Stones equal Beatles with fifteenth number 1 album in UK
The Rolling Stones have achieved their fifteenth number one album in the United Kingdom with their latest release, Foreign Tongues. This accomplishment allows the band to equal the record previously s...
The Hague transport operator cancels all buses due to serious technical defect
The public transport company HTM in The Hague has canceled all bus services starting Friday evening due to a serious technical defect discovered in several vehicles. All buses are being taken out of s...
Giant parakeet overlooks Overhoeks: "Ode to all odd birds"
A seven-meter-tall statue of a rose-ringed parakeet, created by artist Teun Castelein, has been installed in the Overhoeks district of Amsterdam to celebrate the city's diverse and migratory nature. T...
US lettuce company recalls products after major diarrhea outbreak
An American lettuce producer has initiated a product recall following a major diarrhea outbreak in the United States. The exact scale of the recall is currently unknown.
Zwarte Cross stuntman returns to festival as visitor after concussion
Stuntman Jim 'Jimbo' van Nes has returned to the Zwarte Cross festival as a visitor following a catapult stunt accident on Thursday. He fortunately sustained only a concussion and is currently recover...
Neighborhood angry over parking policy around Kwaku in Nelson Mandelapark: 'We are entitled to this'
Fernando had bullets fired through his door, but they weren't meant for him: "Who is Achie the Somali?"
A Brazilian man and his wife were terrified when their home in Amsterdam was shot at by mistake, as the perpetrator intended to target someone named 'Achie the Somali.' The police confirmed the reside...
Ozzy Osbourne to get his own commemorative day in hometown of Birmingham
The English city of Birmingham is celebrating the first Ozzy Day on July 22 to honor the late Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne. This memorial event marks the anniversary of the singer's passing in...
Fire on roof terrace of home on Borneo island
A fire broke out on the rooftop terrace of a house on Borneo Island in Amsterdam this afternoon. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control, though significant damage was reported and the ca...
Record number of children in Haarlem skip school to go on vacation early
Last year, 145 students in Haarlem missed school because their parents took them on vacation outside of official school holidays. This unauthorized absence resulted in 23 fines being issued by the Edu...
Public prosecutor demands four-year prison sentence for 26-year-old man accused of scamming elderly
18-year-old man from Deventer arrested for shooting at Kraaiennest metro station
Alves and Bianchini consider moving after shooting at their Bos en Lommerweg home: 'This is a nightmare, and it won't stop'
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Investigation into underground bank at Surinamese shop leads police to new suspect and drugs
A police investigation into an underground banking operation at a Surinamese shop in Rotterdam has led to the identification of a new suspect. Authorities discovered evidence on seized electronic devi...
New in Amsterdam: Tamar (25) opens a pink Korean beauty shop
Tamar, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, has opened a new Korean beauty store on Heiligeweg in Amsterdam. The shop features a distinctive pink interior and organizes its beauty products according to specifi...
18-year-old suspect in Southeast shooting arrested in Delft
An 18-year-old man from Deventer has been arrested in Delft in connection with a shooting that left one person injured near the Kraaiennest metro station in Amsterdam Zuidoost on Monday evening. The p...
First Irish Oscar winner Brenda Fricker (81) has died
Irish actress Brenda Fricker has passed away at the age of 81. She is best known for being the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, which she received for her performance in the film My Left Foot.
Amsterdam virtual reality at the Venice Film Festival
Defense personnel receive significant 6.5 percent pay raise
Military and civilian personnel at the Dutch Ministry of Defence will receive a 6.5 percent salary increase starting September 1, with an additional 2 percent raise planned for 2028. This measure is i...