Dutch News in English

Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Germany opens national anti-drone center at former GDR base: Whoever targets Germany hits all of Europe
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Germany opens national anti-drone center at former GDR base: Whoever targets Germany hits all of Europe

With Bar Karma, Karma Kebab has a permanent home: 'Someone panicked thinking they were accidentally eating meat as a vegetarian'
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With Bar Karma, Karma Kebab has a permanent home: 'Someone panicked thinking they were accidentally eating meat as a vegetarian'

Mona Keijzer openly doubts starting new party, but everyone in The Hague is already anticipating her next move
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Mona Keijzer openly doubts starting new party, but everyone in The Hague is already anticipating her next move

Mona Keijzer is publicly expressing doubts about the necessity of launching a new right-wing political party in the Netherlands. Despite her hesitation, preparations for a potential new movement are r...

Voice of Schiphol residents silenced by internal infighting and external threats
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Voice of Schiphol residents silenced by internal infighting and external threats

Watching films with your eyes closed: collective NOX creates audio film about Spanish poet Federico García Lorca
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Watching films with your eyes closed: collective NOX creates audio film about Spanish poet Federico García Lorca

Amsterdam DJ and producer D Stone: 'It’s fucking sick that I’m playing Lowlands now'
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Amsterdam DJ and producer D Stone: 'It’s fucking sick that I’m playing Lowlands now'

Amsterdam resident Ynke Scheffer (28) has been living with her in-laws for years because she can't find a home: 'It's time for a place of my own'
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Amsterdam resident Ynke Scheffer (28) has been living with her in-laws for years because she can't find a home: 'It's time for a place of my own'

Squatters can stay in multimillion-euro villa, judge rules, but must behave decently
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Squatters can stay in multimillion-euro villa, judge rules, but must behave decently

Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the United Kingdom
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Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the United Kingdom

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the United Kingdom with their family at the end of August. The couple had been living in the United States since 2020 after Harry stepped back from hi...

China criticizes investigation into JD.com over MediaMarkt parent company acquisition
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China criticizes investigation into JD.com over MediaMarkt parent company acquisition

The Chinese government has urged e-commerce company JD.com to refuse cooperation with a European Union investigation into the acquisition of the German retail chains MediaMarkt and Saturn. Beijing has...

Dutch tech giant once again a pawn in US-China rivalry
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Dutch tech giant once again a pawn in US-China rivalry

The Dutch tech company ASML is increasingly caught in the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. The U.S. is reportedly pressuring the Netherlands to implement a near-total ban on t...

Lowlands gets more expensive every year, yet these festival-goers keep coming back: 'Just order, close your eyes and pay'
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Lowlands gets more expensive every year, yet these festival-goers keep coming back: 'Just order, close your eyes and pay'

A patient who calls wants help: GP explains why triage is becoming increasingly important
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A patient who calls wants help: GP explains why triage is becoming increasingly important

General practitioner and researcher Dorien Zwart explains that triage is essential to help patients efficiently and is not merely intended to manage the doctor's schedule. She notes that while patient...

André Hazes cancels upcoming shows for next two months due to vocal problems
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André Hazes cancels upcoming shows for next two months due to vocal problems

Singer André Hazes has cancelled all of his scheduled performances for the next two months due to persistent vocal issues. The Dutch artist announced he will be taking a break to focus on his recover...

Presenter Veronica van Hoogdalem gives birth to second child
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Presenter Veronica van Hoogdalem gives birth to second child

Presenter Veronica van Hoogdalem and her fiancé Keyennu Lont have announced the birth of their second daughter, Malyka. The couple shared the news of their new arrival on social media this Wednesday.

Great concern among residents about new housing facility in Amsterdam Sloten
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Great concern among residents about new housing facility in Amsterdam Sloten

Residents of Sloten and Nieuw-Sloten in Amsterdam are protesting the city's plan to open a residential facility for forty people with mental health or addiction issues by late 2026. Concerns regarding...

Gold and silver prices soar following US bond market intervention
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Gold and silver prices soar following US bond market intervention

Gold and silver prices rose by more than 2 percent following the United States Treasury Department's announcement to double its purchases of long-term government bonds. The purchasing amount per round...

Teacher shortage in Amsterdam continues to shrink, but concerns remain
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Teacher shortage in Amsterdam continues to shrink, but concerns remain

16-year-old girl arrested for jewelry store robbery in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
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16-year-old girl arrested for jewelry store robbery in Amsterdam Nieuw-West

A 16-year-old girl has been arrested following an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Tuesday morning. Three other suspects remain at large, and police are currently investigat...

Netflix to release new documentary about Michael Schumacher
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Netflix to release new documentary about Michael Schumacher

On October 2, Netflix will release a new documentary titled Schumacher '94 - The Birth of a Legend, focusing on the Formula 1 legend's first world championship title. The film chronicles the pivotal y...