Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Nïama and Najib Amhali open new beauty salon, under the watchful eye of The Real Housewives
Nïama and Najib Amhali have officially opened their new luxury beauty salon, Le Boudoir, in Amsterdam-Zuid. The launch event was filmed for the reality show The Real Housewives of Amsterdam and celeb...
What we know about deadly Amsterdam shooting: ‘Suspect was in prison where victim worked’
Marcel Blijd, a prison official at the Zaanstad Judicial Complex, was fatally shot while at a terrace on Amsterdam's NDSM wharf. Police have arrested a suspect who reportedly served time in the prison...
Martin Gaus happy with life out of the spotlight despite health problems
Eighty-two-year-old Dutch television personality Martin Gaus is facing serious health challenges, including Parkinson's disease and heart issues, which have led him to scale back his daily life. Gaus ...
Alderman sees problems with trash bins due to can collectors, but wants to keep deposit scheme
Amsterdam Alderman Lian Heinhuis acknowledges that the current deposit scheme for cans is causing litter and bin damage, but she opposes ending the program prematurely. To address the issue, the city ...
Haarlem Christmas Market to remain a three-day event for the coming years
The Haarlem Christmas market will continue as a traditional three-day event after city officials narrowly rejected a proposal to turn it into a multi-week winter festival. Instead, the municipality pl...
André Hazes will not perform in 2027 due to vocal problems
André Hazes will not perform at the 2027 Holland Zingt Hazes concerts due to ongoing vocal problems. The artist is currently exploring other ways to be involved in the events, which will take place i...
Ajax reports modest profit of two million euros for last season
Ajax has announced a net profit of two million euros for the past season, reversing a previous multi-million euro loss. The financial recovery was largely driven by significant player transfer income,...
Minister demands action against Google and Meta following outcry from MPs: We won't leave tech giants alone
Dutch Minister Rianne Letschert is demanding that tech giants like Google and Meta take more active responsibility for removing AI-generated sexual deepfakes. New European legislation is expected to i...
Man shot dead on terrace right next to stroller; this is what we know now
A man was shot and killed on a crowded terrace at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam this afternoon following an altercation with another man. The suspect was arrested at the scene after police discovered a ...
Police and Customs seize bags of vapes at business park in Hoofddorp
Police and Customs officials confiscated bags of illegal vapes and nicotine pouches during a raid at a business park in Hoofddorp. Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific details of the invest...
Stepdaughter (18) proud she could call Ben Saunders 'dad' for thirteen years
Eighteen-year-old Nikia paid tribute to her late stepfather, Ben Saunders, honoring him as her mentor and best friend of thirteen years. Saunders, the inaugural winner of The Voice of Holland, was fou...
KNVB Cup first round draw: Telstar hosts Almere, Volendam travels to Eindhoven
The KNVB Cup first round draw features various pairings, including Telstar hosting Almere City and JOS Watergraafsmeer taking on NAC Breda. Professional clubs competing in Europe are exempt from this ...
Bankrupt but Batavus and Sparta bikes are still flying off the shelves
Despite the bankruptcy of parent company Accell Group, popular bike brands like Batavus and Sparta continue to sell well using existing warehouse stock. Industry experts are optimistic about a swift a...
Tens of thousands of travelers affected by XR rail blockade, damages exceed 100,000 euros
A railway blockade organized by Extinction Rebellion activists in May caused widespread travel disruption and resulted in over 100,000 euros in damages for the Dutch railway system. Authorities have c...
How to save fuel if you still want to take the car
Motorists can reduce fuel consumption by adopting smoother driving habits, such as shifting gears early and avoiding unnecessary braking. Additional savings can be achieved by maintaining proper tire ...
Snackspert tests his final snack for Het Parool: 'Snack bar culture is more than just a frikandel'
Cabinet must beware of this finding by Jan Struijs
The Dutch minority government is facing significant pressure as a empowered opposition challenges its policies on issues ranging from police statistics to abortion. These political tensions have recen...
According to the Snackspert, these are the best snack bars in Amsterdam and surroundings
Food critic Eke Bosman, known as the Snackspert, has completed a four-year project reviewing 210 snack bars throughout Amsterdam. He has now released a final guide highlighting his top-rated locations...
Chic on paper, cheap in practice: for a good snack bar, you shouldn't be in the city center
A four-year review of Amsterdam's snack bar scene reveals that the best quality food is consistently found outside the tourist-heavy city center. The author encourages readers to explore peripheral ne...
Radiohead singer Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood show 'the history of our mistakes' with No Go Elevator exhibition
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and artist Stanley Donwood are presenting their new exhibition, No Go Elevator, at Galerie De Schans in Amsterdam. The series features detailed drawings that explore them...