Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
World Cup visitors bombarded with fast food and drink advertisements
A study found that unhealthy food and drink brands dominated advertising during the World Cup, appearing in over 70 percent of all visible branding throughout the live matches. These advertisements we...
Death of Cindy Crawford's son investigated as possible overdose
The son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Presley Gerber, has died, with authorities in Santa Monica investigating the death as a potential drug overdose. Gerber, a successful model who had previous...
12-year sentence demanded for corrupt Amsterdam official Jim B. for selling data used in dozens of attacks
Prosecutors are seeking a 12-year prison sentence for a former Amsterdam tax office employee who allegedly sold private citizen data to criminals. The leaked information was used to facilitate a wave ...
Public Prosecution Service demands 12-year prison sentence for former civil servant Jim B. for selling data from municipal systems
The Public Prosecution Service has requested a 12-year prison sentence for former Amsterdam civil servant Jim B. for selling sensitive municipal data to criminals. Prosecutors linked the leaked inform...
Health Council advises against structural 13-week ultrasound
The Health Council of the Netherlands has advised against the structural implementation of the 13-week ultrasound, citing high rates of false positives and missed abnormalities. Despite this recommend...
Health Council advises against structural 13-week ultrasound
The Health Council of the Netherlands has advised against permanently implementing the 13-week prenatal ultrasound due to high rates of false positives and missed diagnoses. Although the screening wil...
Labor Inspectorate arrests two ex-convicts for benefit fraud
Two former convicts have been arrested by the Netherlands Labor Inspectorate for allegedly defrauding the UWV of 160,000 euros. The suspects reportedly used forged prison discharge documents to illici...
Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok are in the doghouse, and Hyves is cleverly capitalizing on it
The former social network Hyves is making a comeback to offer users a nostalgic alternative to major platforms like Facebook and TikTok. The company aims to attract users by emphasizing that their dat...
'Queen of water lilies' in bloom, Hortus Amsterdam extends opening hours
The Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam is extending its opening hours to allow the public to view the rare, two-night blooming cycle of its Victoria Longwood Hybrid water lily. Known for its massive size a...
Charles does not come off well in Diana's brother's book, but it is not real news
Earl Spencer’s new book about his late sister, Princess Diana, includes several controversial claims regarding King Charles's behavior during their marriage. While the book has sparked public discus...
Eros Ramazzotti postpones Ziggo Dome concert to 2028 following vocal cord surgery
Eros Ramazzotti has postponed his Ziggo Dome concert in Amsterdam to April 5, 2028, to allow for recovery following vocal cord surgery. The artist is rescheduling his international tour dates to prior...
New ideas for Haarlem during the Initiative Café
Haarlem will host an Initiative Café on October 6, 2026, where residents can present community improvement projects to a jury and receive feedback from fellow citizens. The event serves as a platform...
Former Martinair cargo pilots are entitled to back pay from KLM
Former Martinair cargo pilots have won the right to back pay from KLM for the period spanning 2014 to 2022 following an improper company transfer. Although the court denied their request for retroacti...
Rare black rhinos released in Africa with Dutch connection: ‘Iconic animal’
Three Dutch friends living in Botswana have significantly boosted the country's black rhino population by introducing twenty of the endangered animals to their private reserve. The complex relocation ...
Insults, verbal abuse and threats reported around Pride
A total of 672 reports of abuse and intimidation were filed with the platform RITA during and after the Amsterdam Pride and WorldPride events. These incidents included widespread verbal harassment and...
Tradition ends after 20 years: Amsterdam police must stop organizing iftars
Amsterdam police are ending their twenty-year tradition of organizing iftar meals for the public to better maintain an image of institutional neutrality. While internal staff holiday celebrations will...
Saudi Arabia reopens key oil pipeline after major drone damage
Saudi Arabia has partially reopened its critical East-West pipeline following damage from Houthi drone attacks. The pipeline serves as a key export route while the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Ho...
Studio without a kitchen for 1,900 euros: "After a year, you've had enough of microwave meals"
A 22-square-meter studio apartment in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood is being advertised for 1,900 euros per month, despite lacking a kitchen and a washing machine. Housing experts suggest the rent ...
38 reports of physical violence during WorldPride: people spat on, pelted, and kicked
During the recent WorldPride event in Amsterdam, the reporting organization Rita received 516 discrimination complaints, including 38 reports of physical violence and assaults. Most incidents took pla...
Lawyers for Frits van Eerd want judges to personally inspect the famous fridge used to store cash
Lawyers for Frits van Eerd have asked an appeals court to personally inspect the workshop where the former Jumbo executive stored cash in a refrigerator. The defense argues the facility was highly sec...