Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Writer Mina Etemad and Southeast royalty Jeffrey Spalburg discuss life's big questions in De Zwoele Stad
The talkshow De Zwoele Stad, hosted in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, features comedian Jeffrey Spalburg and writer Mina Etemad discussing topics such as identity, diaspora, and their personal histories. Through...
Neighbors heard police end kidnapping: "Could not hear soccer match over sirens"
Police successfully rescued a kidnap victim in Amsterdam after a high-speed chase that began in Nieuw-West and ended in Amsterdam-Oost. Two suspects from Rotterdam have been arrested following the ope...
No CCTV around Sloterplas despite increasing reports of women being harassed
The municipality of Amsterdam has decided against installing stationary security cameras around Sloterplas despite an increase in harassment reports against women. Instead, officials will deploy extra...
Weddings, babies and moves: how former B&B Vol liefde participants are doing
Ahead of the new season of B&B Vol liefde, presenter Leonie ter Braak catches up with former participants to see how their lives have changed. The special update explores the current relationship stat...
Luke Skywalker's Star Wars lightsaber auctioned for $3.75 million
The lightsaber used by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films has been sold at auction for a record-breaking 3.75 million dollars. This sale marks the highest amount ever paid for a scre...
Extra income support in Amsterdam significantly lower than in other municipalities
No deal on new public transport collective agreement, unions consider strike
Negotiations for a new collective labor agreement for thirteen thousand public transport employees have stalled after four months of discussions. Unions FNV and CNV are now planning to organize strike...
Wages remain high due to rising prices and tight labor market
Average wage growth in the Netherlands remained high during the first half of the year, driven by high inflation and a tight labor market. These economic conditions have prompted trade unions to deman...
Ozark actress Julia Garner and singer Mark Foster to divorce
Actress Julia Garner and singer Mark Foster are divorcing after more than six years of marriage. The news was confirmed by an exclusive source cited in People magazine.
Amsterdam currently unaffected by drought, but water authority warns: ‘If it gets drier, problems could arise’
Reporting at night in Osdorp or the Red Light District: give me old-fashioned street reporting any day
Upon his death, Amsterdam-Zuidoost key figure Roy Ristie left behind a vast archive: It is a treasure trove
Solo traveler Mauricio (18) visits family in Amsterdam: ‘My nephew wanted to study in a low country’
Shooting and explosion within 24 hours: police investigate possible cocaine conflict
Police are investigating a possible connection between a shooting in Wormerveer and an explosion at a home in nearby Wormer that occurred within 24 hours of each other. Authorities are examining wheth...
Should Amsterdammers be worried about a water shortage?
Drunken man caused serious accident after falling on bike path but receives no penalty: Pedestrians are not subject to alcohol limits
Large lock in Spaarndam to open less frequently: 'Accepting inconvenience to prevent damage'
Due to persistent drought, the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland has implemented 'Code Orange' at the Grote Sluis in Spaarndam to prevent saltwater intrusion. This measure restricts recreational boat tra...
Google must grant other search engines and AI bots access to Android
The European Commission has mandated that Google must provide third-party search engines and AI competitors access to its search data and Android devices. This decision aims to increase competition by...
Film festival and DAFF defend Calf voting procedure: 'Careful process'
The Netherlands Film Festival and the Dutch Academy for Film have defended their selection process for the Golden Calf awards following criticism from several filmmakers. Both organizations maintain t...
Variable gas contracts 12 percent more expensive than before Iran war
Variable gas contract prices in the Netherlands have increased by 7 percent this month. According to the Authority for Consumers and Markets, these rates are now 12 percent higher than they were befor...