Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Dexter: Resurrection review: even a serial killer can't escape a midlife crisis and reading glasses
Dexter Morgan returns to New York in the second season of Dexter: Resurrection, where he faces a midlife crisis while tracking the tech-savvy Five Borough Killer. The season follows Dexter's attempt t...
Explosion at house in Haarlem damages front door and facade
An early morning explosion at a house on Diakenhuisweg in Haarlem damaged the front door and facade of the building. No injuries were reported, and police are currently investigating the cause of the ...
Christina Applegate continues to advocate for people with MS after her own diagnosis
Actress Christina Applegate has announced that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, though she continues to suffer from unexplained symptoms resembling the disease. Despite the revelation, Ap...
Malaysia seizes nearly 11 million euros worth of AI chips
Malaysian authorities seized 11 million euros worth of AI chips at Kuala Lumpur International Airport after discovering them mislabeled as electronic components. This interception is part of a larger ...
Gerard Joling on departure from De Toppers: 'No argument or bad blood'
Gerard Joling is leaving the music group De Toppers after twenty years due to a lack of involvement in group decisions, though he insists there is no conflict between him and the other members. He has...
Ukrainian President Zelensky visits King Willem-Alexander and Prime Minister Jetten
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting the Netherlands to meet with Prime Minister Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander. The visit takes place as European leaders discuss their role in upc...
Stevie Wonder to perform legendary album from start to finish at Ziggo Dome tonight
Stevie Wonder performs his iconic album Songs In The Key of Life in its entirety tonight at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. This special concert marks the 76-year-old soul legend's first performance in t...
Video | Charles addresses British history of slavery in Caribbean, but stops short of apology
King Charles visited the Caribbean and addressed the historical legacy of British slavery. Despite ongoing calls from regional nations for formal apologies and reparations, no such apology was issued.
Emmy winner Susan Saint James dies at 80
Emmy Award-winning actress Susan Saint James has died at the age of 80. She was well known for her prominent roles in television series like McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie throughout her decades-lon...
KPN fiber now available to over 70 percent of households
KPN has expanded its fiber optic network to cover over 70 percent of Dutch households, reporting strong financial growth and an increase in mobile subscribers for the third quarter. While the company ...
Maximum of eighty local broadcasters from 2028 after Senate support
The Dutch Senate has approved new legislation that will cap the number of local broadcasters at eighty by 2028 to enhance journalistic quality and financial stability. Funding will shift from local mu...
Dutch companies must help Ukraine through the winter: millions in extra government subsidies
The Dutch government is providing 191 million euros in subsidies to help Dutch companies support Ukraine's energy infrastructure and facilitate business reconstruction. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma annou...
Tension among Netflix's Nobody Wants This cast following Free Palestine remark
Cast members and creators of the Netflix series Nobody Wants This are divided after lead actor Adam Brody publicly supported a free Palestine and described the situation in Gaza as genocide. Colleague...
Brand new passenger hall at Zuid station opens this Sunday
Station Amsterdam Zuid will open the new Brittenpassage this Sunday to alleviate passenger congestion. The current Minervapassage will then close for an extensive, multi-year renovation as part of the...
Heineken benefits from long summer and sees beer sales rise
Heineken reported a strong financial quarter with sales volume up 6 percent and total revenue growing by 10 percent. The growth was driven by demand in Asian markets, favorable summer weather in Europ...
Fifteen years after Oh Oh Cherso, the partygoers prove to be just as wasted as back then
The PowNed reality series De Uitsmijters highlights the work of Dutch bouncers in popular European nightlife hotspots for youth. The show documents how security staff manage incidents ranging from pet...
Are there secret tunnels under Haarlem? We are looking for your stories!
Local news outlets in Haarlem are crowdsourcing stories and memories from residents regarding urban legends about secret underground tunnels beneath the city center. The investigation specifically fol...
Passengers of years-long luxury cruise stranded in Cambodia due to fuel prices
The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship has suspended its multi-year world tour in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs that made the voyage financially unsustainable. Approximately 200 passengers have been f...
With Hedwiges Maduro in search of Ajax's best central defensive duo: 'In the past you had the stopper and the builder'
Ajax utilized its fifth different central defensive partnership this season during Sunday's match against Sparta, featuring Thilo Kehrer and Dies Janse. Former player Hedwiges Maduro is evaluating the...
Amsterdam-Zuid dog owner Arjan wants a dog toilet on Valeriusplein: 'Our front door gets soaked too'
Residents of the Valeriusstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid are calling for the installation of a designated dog toilet to prevent pets from relieving themselves against residential doors and gardens. The propo...