Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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 ...
Going on holiday together is fun, but how do you find time for yourself? Lower your expectations
Researcher Ondrej Mitas offers advice on how to maintain personal time and manage expectations while traveling with others to ensure a positive holiday experience. This is the second part of a series ...
Cabinet wants fewer pesticides but leaves growers with questions
The Dutch cabinet has reached an agreement with farmers to reduce the use of pesticides in the coming years. However, specific targets regarding the exact reduction percentages remain unclear, leaving...
Man arrested for arson of beach houses in Wijk aan Zee
Court upholds ban on US acquisition of DigiD manager
It started with a tin of sardines, now there is the Tastes of Nieuw-West project where residents share culinary memories
NS to ban luggage from train seats
Dutch national railway operator NS is planning to implement new rules that prohibit passengers from placing luggage on empty train seats. The initiative aims to increase available seating capacity for...
Court upholds ban on Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity
A Dutch court has upheld the decision to prohibit the acquisition of the IT company Solvinity by Kyndryl. The ruling prevents the proposed takeover from proceeding.
Payment processor CCV fined millions again for failing anti-money laundering checks
The Dutch central bank has fined payment company CCV over 2.6 million euros for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering and fraud controls. This marks a repeated failure by the Arnhem-base...
3voor12 editorial team condemns wave of hate towards Sophie Straat
The editorial team of 3voor12 has publicly condemned the wave of online hate directed at artist Sophie Straat following her performance at the Best Kept Secret festival. The organization issued this s...
Multiple dead and six missing after major fire in Brussels city center
The Amsterdam Citizen Monitor: crime, waste and housing market are the biggest concerns
The Amsterdam Citizen Monitor reveals that residents are most concerned about crime, waste management, and the housing market. This report provides insights into the current state of the city from the...
Court acquits driver in death of 14-year-old Tamar from Marken: 2.5 seconds of inattention is not ‘grossly negligent’
Live independently longer with Route Healthy
The 'Route Gezond' campaign has launched in Haarlem and surrounding municipalities to help residents aged 65 and older remain independent for longer. The program offers free exercise groups, health co...
