Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Five questions about the life of a transfer journalist: 'Sometimes I make forty to fifty calls a day'
Journalist Johan Inan details the hectic experience of covering football transfers, highlighting the massive daily volume of communication required to track deals. He explains how the modern transfer ...
New King Haakon takes oath in Norwegian parliament, wife Mette-Marit absent
King Haakon VIII has officially taken his constitutional oath before the Norwegian parliament following the death of his father, King Harald. The ceremony proceeded without Queen Mette-Marit, who rema...
Film Voor de meisjes wins Golden Calf Audience Award 2026
Voor de meisjes has won the 2026 Golden Calf Audience Award, having outperformed other major releases with 324,000 ticket sales. The film follows two couples facing a crisis during a vacation and has ...
Smaller budget cuts not enough for PRO and unions, strikes to continue
Dutch labor unions are proceeding with nationwide strikes after rejecting the government's partial reversal of planned social security cuts. Major disruptions are expected on September 9th as public t...
IKEA lowers prices of more than five hundred products in the Netherlands
IKEA is reducing prices on more than five hundred items in the Netherlands as part of a 1.2 billion euro European investment to improve affordability. The phased price cuts focus on popular furniture ...
HBO Max and Videoland join forces with cheaper bundle
HBO Max and Videoland have introduced a new discounted subscription bundle in the Netherlands, allowing customers to access both services at a reduced monthly rate. The initiative aims to provide bett...
France becomes first EU country to tax Asian fast fashion
France has become the first EU country to approve a tax on fast fashion retailers to combat overproduction and environmental waste. The legislation targets large-scale platforms like SHEIN by imposing...
Search operation in Overveen dunes involved missing 47-year-old from Haarlem
A 47-year-old man from Haarlem remains missing after last being seen on Sunday evening. Police and the Veteran Search Team recently conducted a search operation in the Overveen and Bloemendaal dune ar...
Mocro Maffia actor Meftah sentenced to 120 hours of community service for violent incidents
Mocro Maffia actor Meftah has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service for two violent assaults committed during football matches between 2024 and 2025. The court rejected his self-defense cla...
Prinsjesdag documents leaked: extra money for purchasing power, fewer benefit cuts, and deductible increase postponed
Leaked Prinsjesdag documents show the Dutch coalition government plans to delay healthcare deductible increases and reduce planned cuts to social security benefits. While the government is implementin...
Mel Gibson apologizes for mocking sign language interpreter: 'Thoughtless'
Actor Mel Gibson has apologized after being filmed mocking a sign language interpreter during an appearance at FanExpo Canada. Gibson stated that his actions were thoughtless and unintentional, but th...
Kickboxer Badr Hari arrested in Amsterdam: police investigate threats and insults
Kickboxer Badr Hari has been arrested in Amsterdam for allegedly violating a contact order by threatening and insulting his former partner near Museumplein. While the athlete’s lawyer denies any phy...
Overasselt shooting linked to escalating conflict over large quantity of Bolle Jos's cocaine
A fatal shooting occurred in Overasselt during an attack by a large armed group targeting a warehouse, resulting in the death of a security guard and the arrest of 34 suspects. Investigators believe t...
Sombr coming to Ziggo Dome in 2027
Artist Sombr will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam in 2027 as part of a European tour featuring Ravyn Lenae and Jessie Mazin. The musician, who gained international success in 2025, has previous...
No trains between Amsterdam and Haarlem due to collision
Train services between Amsterdam and Haarlem were suspended for several hours due to a collision near the Halfweg-Zwanenburg station. Passengers were safely evacuated via a rescue train, while replace...
Colonial history brought closer in the work of Wesley Doran
Visual artist Wesley Doran is presenting his first solo exhibition, To the Finder the Spoils, which explores his family's colonial history between Curaçao and the Netherlands. The exhibition is hoste...
Sofyan Amrabat has not played since the quarter-final against France: can he be ready for the big match against PSV?
Sofyan Amrabat has joined Ajax as their new defensive midfielder following his last appearance for Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals. He is preparing for his potential debut in the upcoming match...
Tax authorities recover 139 million euros in hidden assets
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration recovered 139 million euros in hidden assets in 2025 following a rise in reported cases of tax evasion. Funds were identified through international data exchan...
Pierre van Hooijdonk steps down as regular analyst for NOS Sport
Pierre van Hooijdonk is leaving his role as a regular analyst for NOS Sport to pursue other ventures. His departure follows a year marked by professional controversy, including criticism over his comm...
Roadworks on Zeeweg near Zandvoort cause temporary closures
Roadwork on the Zeeweg (N200) near Zandvoort will cause temporary traffic closures on September 1, 2, 8, and 9. Traffic will be diverted via the Zandvoortselaan, though emergency vehicles, buses, pede...