Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amsterdammers arrested for kidnapping and assaulting Schiedam resident
Two Amsterdam residents have been arrested for the kidnapping and assault of a vulnerable man from Schiedam, whom they held captive and humiliated on social media. The suspects are also under investig...
Police rarely use stun guns, but they are permitted if someone resists arrest
A police officer used a taser while arresting a delivery driver in Amsterdam's Runstraat last Thursday, sparking a public debate over the proportionality of the force. While such weapons are rarely us...
Mystery solved: the story behind these floating hands in Amsterdam-West
An art installation called Gebaren_Gestures featuring 38 hand sculptures is currently hanging above a street in Amsterdam-West. Created by artist Danièle Scauso and dozens of local participants, the ...
Mentally disabled man kidnapped and abused in West after meeting on dating app
A 61-year-old man with an intellectual disability was kidnapped and severely abused after meeting suspects via a dating app in Amsterdam. Two men have been arrested for the crime, which is currently b...
Large amount of smoke from fire at cocoa company in Amsterdam Western Docklands
A fire broke out at a cocoa company in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied around noon, resulting in significant smoke but no injuries. Emergency crews successfully contained the blaze, which was likely...
Simple but expensive test spares Arianne an unnecessary chemotherapy, but not every doctor offers it
A 68-year-old breast cancer patient named Arianne Nas was spared from undergoing a potentially unnecessary chemotherapy treatment. She ultimately avoided the intensive procedure after receiving a spec...
Q&A | Oil companies make mega profits, but gas remains expensive: how is that possible?
Major oil companies have generated substantial profits globally due to refining shortages and high market prices caused by international conflicts. Experts suggest that government intervention is diff...
However cheerful and optimistic, something else shines through at the Black Achievement Awards Gala
The Black Achievement Awards Gala at the DeLaMar in Amsterdam offered a complex message that went beyond simple self-congratulation. While the event remained optimistic, it also highlighted deeper soc...
Mayor introduces camera surveillance on Kinkerstraat following explosion
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered immediate camera surveillance on Amsterdam's Kinkerstraat following an explosion at a residential building on October 29. Police will also increase their presence in th...
Selma Blair apologizes for alleged airplane assault
Actress Selma Blair has apologized after being accused of a violent outburst on a Delta Airlines flight, including allegedly assaulting a flight attendant, a police officer, and a nurse. Blair has ple...
Nieuw-West unveils tile against senseless violence at site where Syrian boys were shot dead
A memorial plaque dedicated to two Syrian teenagers killed by senseless violence earlier this year is set to be unveiled in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark. The official ceremony, led by district chairma...
A croquette-filled look inside the Febo kitchen
This supermarket’s coffee pods win our taste test: ‘Easy to drink in the office’
Three coffee enthusiasts conducted a blind taste test of sixteen brands of lungo profondo coffee pods available at supermarkets. The test aimed to identify the best quality options among the wide vari...
Actress Evrim Akyigit applies estrogen patches every two days: ‘Sleeping like a baby again’
Actress Evrim Akyigit shares her personal preferences for staying active, favoring activities like yoga, dancing, gardening, and walking in nature over traditional gym workouts. She finds joy in integ...
Get to work at the Nature Work Days in Haarlem
The Nationale Natuurwerkdagen will be held on November 6 and 7, providing hundreds of volunteer opportunities nationwide to support nature conservation and landscape maintenance. Haarlem residents can...
Screen time | A browser that quits is just as bad as your hairdresser leaving
The Arc web browser is shutting down at the end of the year as its developers pivot to an AI-focused product called Dia. Users are searching for alternatives, with many exploring the open-source Zen b...
No wild morels for pancakes due to drought
Extreme drought has made it impossible to forage for wild morels this spring, forcing chefs to seek alternative sources for their pancake recipes. To complement the dish, they gathered wild garlic and...
Call of Duty video game removes footage of South Korea Halloween tragedy
Activision will remove footage from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare after facing criticism for using real images of the 2022 Seoul Halloween crowd crush. The developer apologized for incorporating the di...
Tensions simmer behind closed doors between cabinet and opposition: That feels very tricky
The Dutch cabinet held tense negotiations with opposition parties on Friday to build support for new tax plans, but no deal was reached. Despite the lack of consensus, sources indicate that potential ...
Grey and cloudy weekend in Amsterdam, chance of drizzle on Sunday
Amsterdam residents can expect a gray, cloudy weekend with temperatures hovering around 10 degrees and a possibility of drizzle on Sunday. This follows a record-wet October in the Netherlands that con...