Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Two women rushed to hospital after serious scooter crash on Papapaverweg in Noord
Two women, aged 21 and 24, were rushed to the hospital after falling off their scooter on the Papaverweg in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Although they remained conscious and are not in life-threateni...
Schiphol customs makes hit: 50 kilos of cannabis found in boxing gloves and pads
Dutch customs officials at Schiphol Airport intercepted 50 kilograms of cannabis hidden inside boxing equipment shipped from Thailand. The illicit shipment, concealed within 50 separate packages of gl...
Amsterdam must pay shipping company damages for unlawful canal cruise policy
Fickle Trump drops threat of Strait of Hormuz levy after just one day
U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed his decision to impose tolls on shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz just one day after announcing the plan. Trump stated that the reversal follows th...
Laura Pausini and Robbie Williams to perform at World Cup closing ceremony
Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, and Robbie Williams are scheduled to perform at the World Cup final closing ceremony this Sunday. The event will also feature an appearance by actor Tom Cruise.
Huge stench drifts over IJburg and Southeast, fire department unaware
Residents in the IJburg and Zuidoost neighborhoods of Amsterdam are reporting a strong, unpleasant odor described as acidic or manure-like. Despite numerous complaints from citizens and individuals co...
Brenda’s child (19) is non-binary: ‘They dare to be themselves in a way I never would’
In this installment of the series 'De moeder van', 57-year-old Brenda Schaaper discusses her 19-year-old non-binary child. The article marks International Non-Binary People's Day by highlighting a mot...
Bob Sikkes and DJ Bella on De Zwoele Stad discuss Amsterdam nightlife, the housing market, and World Pride
The talkshow De Zwoele Stad features contractor Bob Sikkes and DJ Bella discussing the Amsterdam housing market, the city's nightlife, and the upcoming World Pride event. The conversation highlights t...
Police suspect wrong address in violent incident on Bos en Lommerweg
Aviation chief: Residents, aviation sector, and government must return to the Schiphol table, we cannot stay stuck in the past
Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton auctioned for record 50 million dollars
The skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex named Gus was sold at an auction for a record-breaking $50.1 million. This sale marks the highest price ever paid for a dinosaur skeleton at an auction.
Consumers continue to struggle with high prices for goods, services, and gasoline
Consumers in the Netherlands are expected to continue facing high prices for goods, services, and fuel due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, these negative impacts on households are...
Working conditions for lawyer Shukrula relaxed pending criminal case over leaking info for Taghi
Uproar over Sophie Straat’s ‘women to the front’ call is striking: it’s a well-known tradition in the punk scene
Iron Maiden sells music rights to ABBA singer Björn Ulvaeus' company
The British heavy metal band Iron Maiden has sold a portion of its music catalog to Pophouse Entertainment, a Swedish company co-founded by ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus. Financial details of the transaction ...
Arson at Primo grillroom in Weesp, fifth violent incident in six months
City to deploy three new waste boats in the Red Light District
Photographer Wesley Doran is Het Parool’s Image Maker: ‘My grandmother’s photos finally do her justice’
Camera surveillance reinstated at Weesp restaurant after fire follows earlier explosion
Mayor Halsema of Amsterdam has reinstated camera surveillance at a restaurant in Weesp following a recent arson incident at the property. The site, which was previously targeted by an explosion in Jan...
Buffett stops donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein controversy
Warren Buffett has announced that he will stop donating to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the first time in two decades. While the American investor continues to distribute a large portion ...