Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Review: Jonkheer Jan Feith was involved in numerous aspects of the modernization of the Netherlands
Book review: Monaldi & Sorti on Malaparte in Capri in 1939: 'One hundred percent fiction' – but the characters really existed
In the romance novel ‘Two Hours’, Clara wonders her whole life: what if Alexander had kissed me?
Michael Jackson's estate was a childhood mental sanctuary for writer Valentijn de Heer: I saw the gate with that winding road to a children's paradise
Prins Bernhardlaan closed for a month
The Prins Bernhardlaan in Haarlem will be closed to car and bus traffic from July 20 to August 20, 2026, to accommodate construction and road maintenance. While cyclists and pedestrians can still pass...
Planning a BBQ? Be considerate of your neighbors
The municipality of Haarlem advises residents to be considerate of their neighbors when using barbecues or fire pits to avoid smoke nuisance. Residents are encouraged to use dry wood, check weather co...
Canadian tourist stopped at Schiphol with python in her bra
Prins Bernhardlaan in Haarlem to close for a month for roadworks
The municipality of Haarlem has announced that the Prins Bernhardlaan will be closed to motor vehicle traffic between the Julius Röntgenstraat and the Leonard Springerlaan. The closure is scheduled t...
Crypto platform Knaken declared bankrupt: 7 million euros missing
The court in Rotterdam has declared the cryptocurrency platform Knaken bankrupt following a request from the Public Prosecution Service. The bankruptcy filing came after the Dutch Authority for the Fi...
Banks continue to profit from customers despite low mortgage margins
Banks in the Netherlands are expected to earn significantly less on new mortgages throughout 2025 and 2026. Despite lower mortgage margins, these institutions remain highly profitable due to consumer ...
Jandino Asporaat and wife Shirley split up, had already been living apart for a year
Comedian Jandino Asporaat and his wife Shirley have announced the end of their thirteen-year marriage via Instagram. The couple had already been living apart for more than a year before making the dec...
Ten unreleased pre-fame David Bowie tracks to feature on new album
Ten previously unreleased David Bowie tracks recorded before his breakthrough will be featured on a new album. Some of the tracks include contributions from Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.
ICE train makes emergency stop in Hamburg so conductor can buy toilet paper
An ICE train traveling from Sylt to Berlin made an unplanned stop at Hamburg-Bergedorf station over the weekend because it ran out of toilet paper. The delay resulted in the train arriving approximate...
Where to watch the World Cup final on a big screen in Haarlem
Football fans in Haarlem can watch the 2026 World Cup final on the big screen at various local venues. Supporters of both Spain and Argentina are welcome to join the public viewing events in the city.
Anna Drijver to star in new crime series Koud
Actress Anna Drijver will star in the upcoming crime series titled Koud. The show is a spin-off of the 2024 drama series Onopgelost and will be available on the streaming service SkyShowtime next year...
Eating at Kwaku: African flavors, Antillean classics and Louisiana seafood boil with a Surinamese twist
