Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
US forces Microsoft to share Dutch officials' data, but cabinet won't intervene yet
The United States government has compelled Microsoft to hand over data belonging to Dutch civil servants, a development the Dutch cabinet has long feared. While the government has expressed concern an...
Boy kidnapped on Zeeburgerdijk in Amsterdam, three arrests
16-year-old suspect turns self in for stabbing at Stuyvesantstraat home
A 16-year-old boy surrendered to police on Wednesday in connection with a stabbing that occurred last Saturday in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes neighborhood. The incident followed an argument in a residence...
Time for BBQ: The Amsterdam spots you must know according to chef Julius Jaspers
Rutte holds ‘intense debate’ with slow arms industry
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is engaging in intense discussions with the defense industry to demand a significant increase in weapons production. He expressed dissatisfaction with the current pac...
After Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi is now also a football billionaire
Lionel Messi has become the second soccer player to reach billionaire status, following Cristiano Ronaldo. The Argentine forward, who currently plays for Inter Miami, is now worth an estimated $1 bill...
Boulangerie Oscar expands beyond Kennemerland: Eighth branch to open at Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Boulangerie Oscar is expanding its presence beyond the Kennemerland region with the opening of its eighth branch near Sloterdijk in Amsterdam. The bakery chain, owned by Stach Schaberg, currently oper...
Ajax-FC Utrecht in Volendam on Sunday moved forward to 12:15
Multiple women spat on and shot with gel blasters by youths near Westerpark
Ajax-FC Utrecht moved to 12:15 PM, fans of both clubs welcome in Volendam
The KNVB has moved the Conference League play-off final between Ajax and FC Utrecht to 12:15 PM on Sunday, with fans from both clubs permitted to attend the match in Volendam. Similarly, the Eredivisi...
De Koepel transforms into Ukrainian art laboratory during Promin culture festival this weekend
The Ukrainian culture festival Promin is taking place this weekend at De Koepel in Haarlem. Following its debut in Lisbon, Haarlem is the second city to host the event.
Britney Spears smelled of alcohol and slurred her speech during arrest
Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, with police reports noting she smelled of alcohol and spoke unclearly. During the stop, an officer also discovered a wine glass...
Minister not speaking to all municipalities with insufficient shelter capacity
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated he does not expect to speak with every municipality that fails to provide sufficient reception spaces for asylum seekers under the Distribution Act. This foll...
High oil prices make these four men especially rich: up to $337.5 million a day for Mohammed bin Salman
High oil prices are significantly enriching four key individuals, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who earns up to $337.5 million daily. While these heads of state and executives see ...
Drinking coffee on a Haarlem terrace takes priority over loading and unloading
A Dutch publication is seeking reader opinions on whether terrace activities in Haarlem should be prioritized over vehicle loading and unloading. This topic serves as the outlet's weekly proposition t...
Where can you swim outdoors in Amsterdam? These are the best swimming spots in the city
Two men arrested for servers behind Russian cyberattacks
The Dutch FIOD arrested two men for allegedly facilitating Russian cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns by bypassing European sanctions. Authorities seized more than 800 servers during searches o...
In addition to orgasm, wage, and pension gaps, there is also an autism gap, according to author Mirjam Groen
Author and journalist Mirjam Groen has released her debut book, "De autismekloof," which explores the differences in how autism is diagnosed and experienced in women compared to men. The work combines...
Youth will suffer if Supreme Court doesn't force Shell to take climate action, Milieudefensie argues
Milieudefensie argued before the Dutch Supreme Court that Shell must be legally compelled to reduce its carbon emissions to prevent future generations from facing an unsolvable climate crisis. The env...
