Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Man assaulted at Sloterdijk station after refusing to give cigarette
1650 euro penalty for solar panel owner refusing digital meter
The Dutch government has introduced a fine of 1,650 euros for solar panel owners who refuse to replace their traditional electricity meters with digital ones. These penalties will continue to increase...
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit leaves hospital after lung transplant
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been discharged from the hospital nearly a month after undergoing a lung transplant. She is now set to continue her recovery at home over the coming months.
Tawny owls are on the rise in Amsterdam, which is bad news for rats (and good news for us)
Klushub cost over 600,000 euros and was used by only three entrepreneurs
The Amsterdam city council spent 661,000 euros on a 'Klushub' pilot project intended to help entrepreneurs switch to electric vehicles, but only three businesses made use of the service. Despite the s...
Four cars heavily damaged in Haarlem vehicle fire
Four cars were severely damaged or destroyed by a fire in the Haarlem-Noord district early this morning. Emergency services responded to the scene around 4:00 AM, and police are currently investigatin...
Jörgen Raymann returns to the theater after ten years: I found it terrifying
Comedian and presenter Jörgen Raymann returns to the stage after a ten-year absence with his new show, Bigi Yari. He admitted to feeling very nervous about performing in the theater again this coming...
Empty nesters gain financial freedom, but Peter (58) and Ingrid (56) are not on the same page
Empty nesters Peter and Ingrid are experiencing increased financial freedom now that their children have moved out. Despite this relief in fixed costs, the couple is struggling with frequent conflicts...
Daniël Lippens and Roelof de Vries to host new Radio 2 morning show
Starting in August, Daniël Lippens and Roelof de Vries will host the new morning show on NPO Radio 2. They will succeed the show 'Jan-Willem Start Op!', as presenters Jan-Willem Roodbeen and Jeroen K...
Inflation hits fuel hardest, but supermarket prices not yet rising
Recent research from the Dutch Central Bank indicates that inflation is primarily driven by rising fuel prices due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despite the perception of broad price in...
Drag queen Ave Maria Orchestra: I wanted to know what happens when you let go of all expectations of yourself
Robert de Graauw, a 41-year-old performer, has recently adopted the drag persona Ave Maria Orchestra. She is set to host a diva bingo event at Café Montmartre during WorldPride Amsterdam on August 6.
Man injured in stabbing on Akerwateringstraat in Osdorp
Netflix to launch game show based on Monopoly board game
Netflix is developing a reality game show based on the classic board game Monopoly. Twelve contestants will compete for a grand prize of $2 million, with the series expected to premiere in the fall of...
While friends play games, Job and Julian (11) find fun in their business: We do want to earn some money
Eleven-year-olds Julian Verzendaal and Job Weerheim have launched their own candy business, demonstrating a professional approach to wholesale purchasing and negotiations. The two boys are aiming for ...
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Sophie Straat misses 'public solidarity' after controversy over performance
Singer Sophie Straat has expressed disappointment over a lack of public solidarity following the backlash she received for her performance at the Best Kept Secret festival. During the show, she reques...
Summer weather continues in Amsterdam: sunny, warm and barely any wind
US states take legal action against multibillion-dollar Warner-Paramount merger
A group of twelve U.S. states is seeking to block the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. They argue that the merger would reduce market competition and lead to higher prices ...
Cameras on Gerard Callenburgstraat after two explosions in one week
Authorities in Amsterdam have installed urgent camera surveillance on the Gerard Callenburgstraat following two separate explosions at a residence within one week. No injuries were reported, though th...
