Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Cabinet amends laws to accelerate power grid expansion by years
The Dutch government is amending existing laws to accelerate the expansion of the national power grid, aiming to cut project preparation times by several years. Measures include bypassing lower admini...
Tyra Banks wants to see unedited Netflix interviews about America's Next Top Model
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that producers of the documentary Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model manipulated footage to create a misleading portraya...
East Amsterdam community police officer files complaint against PVV MP Marjolein Faber
A community police officer in Amsterdam has filed a complaint against PVV MP Marjolein Faber for defamation following remarks made during a parliamentary debate. Faber questioned the officer's neutral...
East district police officer files complaint against PVV MP Marjolein Faber
A neighborhood police officer in Amsterdam-Oost has filed a defamation complaint against PVV MP Marjolein Faber following a parliamentary debate. Faber had publicly questioned the officer's neutrality...
Cocktail bars in Amsterdam city center: 6 unique hotspots
Amsterdam's city center features a variety of unique cocktail bars ranging from intimate speakeasies to classic hotel lounges. Notable spots include Door 74, Pulitzer's Bar, Dutch Courage, CUE, Law & ...
Dutch cabinet urges EU to set minimum age for addictive social media
The Dutch government, alongside Spain, is urging the European Union to implement a unified minimum age for social media usage to protect children from addictive algorithms and harmful content. They ad...
Amsterdam police deploy drones to monitor traffic: ‘You don’t see us, but we see you’
Amsterdam police are now using drones to monitor and penalize serious traffic violations, such as driving through red crosses or reversing on highways. Initial enforcement efforts, including in the Co...
Ineke Oostveen (60) photographed her daughter’s class for 10 years, from teenagers to young adults: ‘I knew their innocence wouldn’t last long’
Photographer Ineke Oostveen documented her daughter's school class over the course of a decade, capturing their transition from teenagers to young adults. The resulting portrait series, titled Praktis...
Police can use drones to fine drivers who ignore red X signals
Dutch police are now using drones to issue traffic fines for serious road violations like ignoring red X signals. By capturing license plate images from the air, officers can penalize drivers without ...
Houthis threaten to block second major Middle East strait
Houthi rebels have seized the Yemeni port city of Mokha and are threatening to disrupt shipping through the Bab Al Mandeb strait. This escalation in the proxy conflict between Iran-backed rebels and S...
Weesp lock reopens to pleasure craft
The Weesp lock has reopened to boat traffic following a month-long closure caused by severe drought conditions. Recent rainfall has allowed the water board to resume normal operations, though the faci...
In pictures | Princess Amalia begins military internship with the Royal Netherlands Navy
Crown Princess Amalia of the Netherlands has begun a military internship with the Royal Netherlands Navy. This follows her previous training experience with the Air Force.
Humberto Tan on criticism of girlfriend's pregnancy: 'What are you worried about?'
Presenter Humberto Tan is expecting a daughter with his partner Elise Roodenburg, a development that has prompted mixed reactions online regarding his age. Tan has publicly dismissed the negative crit...
Charli XCX to perform in the Netherlands again in February after eight years
Charli XCX has announced European tour dates that include a concert in the Netherlands this February. This performance marks the singer's first time playing in the country since her 2019 show at Parad...
Public Prosecution Service seizes properties of two OLVG cardiologists suspected of corruption
The Dutch Fiscal Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) is investigating multiple cardiologists for corruption, including two doctors from the OLVG hospital. The specialists are suspected of fa...
Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has a new relationship: 'Forgot to mention'
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has announced she is in a new relationship with a man named Ben Davies, who works as a landscaper. This development comes months after her split from former fiancÃ...
More efficient with 2,500 fewer staff, but who will get a grip on the municipality?
Political reporter Tim Wagemakers examines the ongoing reorganization of the Amsterdam municipality. He argues that cutting 2,500 staff positions is fundamentally a challenge against a self-sustaining...
Belgian state given six months to tackle overcrowded prisons
Belgium has been ordered to improve its severely overcrowded prison system within six months after legal challenges highlighted human rights violations. With nearly 800 inmates forced to sleep on the ...
Olcay Gulsen stunned by footage leaked by Jaimie Vaes: 'Harmful'
Olcay Gulsen has publicly expressed her dismay after Jaimie Vaes leaked footage in which she made allegedly false claims about Gulsen's fiancé. The video, filmed during a commercial break at a televi...
Hoofddorp man arrested for money laundering: authorities seize ship in IJmuiden harbor
A 55-year-old Hoofddorp resident has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering following an extensive investigation. Authorities seized assets worth approximately one million euros, including a s...