Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Night train between Alkmaar and Amsterdam to continue running in 2027
The night train service between Alkmaar and Amsterdam will continue to run throughout 2027 following an extension of the municipal pilot program. Officials hope the additional year will provide cleare...
15-year-old student arrested at school with fake firearm
A 15-year-old student was arrested at a secondary school in Weesp this morning after being found in possession of an illegal replica firearm. A staff member managed to confiscate the object before han...
Two Amsterdammers arrested for incident at toy store on Abraham Staalmanplein
Police arrested two teenagers after an unexploded device was discovered at a shop on Abraham Staalmanplein in Amsterdam, leading to the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. This incident follows ...
Fontaines D.C. to perform at Ziggo Dome on November 10
Fontaines D.C. will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 10 as part of an extensive European tour. Tickets for the band's debut performance at the venue go on sale on September 3.
Naomi Italiaander steps down as JA21 Amsterdam councilor
Naomi Italiaander has resigned from her position as a JA21 city councilor in Amsterdam to prioritize her career in the cyber security sector. Her council seat will be filled by Stef Keij, who was the ...
Ajax to face Atalanta and Midtjylland in Conference League
After defeating FC Sion 5-3, Ajax has qualified for the Conference League and will face opponents including Atalanta, Midtjylland, and Getafe. The club's schedule begins on October 15 with an away mat...
Ajax to face Atalanta and Getafe among others in Conference League
Ajax has been drawn into the Conference League group stage, where they will face opponents including Atalanta, Getafe, and FC Thun. The competition, which starts on October 15, follows a new format wh...
Should the NPO really want this? Creating content for platforms that aim to get children addicted to screens as young as possible
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is venturing into microdrama, a format of short, vertical mobile videos, to reach younger audiences on platforms like TikTok. This experimental move has sparked debate...
Entire Amsterdam city council speaks out against Groep Markuszower's questions about SP member Angelo Delsen: 'Unacceptable'
The Amsterdam city council has condemned Groep Markuszower for questioning the professional status of SP member Angelo Delsen due to his political statements. Council members described this move and s...
Video | Davina Michelle surprises motorists with performance from truck
Dutch singer Davina Michelle surprised drivers at a gas station on Friday with a live performance from a truck. The event was held to promote the release of her new studio album.
Secret services get more powers for 'national security': 'Our knife is becoming sharper'
The Dutch government has introduced new legislation to grant the AIVD and MIVD intelligence agencies greater powers to combat threats like cyberattacks and foreign espionage. The proposal aims to incr...
Hoofddorp criminal Gaby H. claims to have paid star witness in Amsterdam liquidation case
Gaby H., a convicted criminal from Hoofddorp, claims he paid 30,000 euros to star witness Dominique K. through an intermediary. He alleges these payments were intended to influence K. to provide false...
'Red hair is going extinct', and other myths about hair color debunked by experts
Thousands of redheads from around the world are gathering in Tilburg for the annual Redhead Days Festival held on the last weekend of August. The event aims to address common myths surrounding red hai...
Severe thunderstorms approaching: code yellow across the country Friday afternoon
The Netherlands is under a code yellow weather alert for Friday as severe thunderstorms bring heavy rain, lightning, and high wind gusts. The intense weather is expected to affect most of the country ...
NS could have explained rules for cheap subscription better
NS offered a heavily discounted summer rail subscription to 400,000 travelers, but the company admitted that the terms and automatic renewal process were not communicated clearly enough. While users p...
Prime Video to adapt Stephen King's Crouch End into a miniseries
Prime Video is developing a miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's 1980 horror story Crouch End, which follows a woman searching for her missing husband. The series will be written by Paul Tomalin an...
Reporter Tobias on budget tensions: ‘You do think: if they can’t even reach an agreement among themselves...’
Dutch coalition parties D66, VVD, and CDA are currently deadlocked over budget negotiations, struggling to agree on a fiscal direction before the Prinsjesdag deadline. Due to their minority status, th...
Saving points at MediaMarkt takes five times longer due to new terms
MediaMarkt is increasing the number of points required for a 20 euro discount voucher from 1,000 to 5,000 starting September 28. The company states this change is necessary to maintain the long-term v...
At least three Dutch nationals missing in Nepal flood zone
Three Dutch nationals remain missing following catastrophic floods in Nepal that have claimed at least 682 lives. While search efforts were briefly hampered by the threat of a secondary dam collapse, ...
Dutch royals saddened by death of Norway's King Harald: 'Takk for alt'
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has passed away, triggering tributes from international leaders and royal families across the continent. Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Quee...