Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Wingtech appears overconfident with $8 billion claim against Dutch State
Wingtech is seeking 8 billion dollars in damages from the Dutch State following a government intervention involving its subsidiary, Nexperia, in October. Current assessments suggest the legal claim ha...
Color disappears from Japanese chip bags due to oil shortage from Iran war
Japanese snack giant Calbee is switching its colorful packaging to black and white designs to cope with an oil shortage. The supply issue stems from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East affecting m...
Duo on rental scooter takes selfie at A10 Sloten on-ramp
A duo on a rental scooter was spotted taking a selfie at the A10 highway entrance near the Sloten exit in Amsterdam. It remains unclear whether the pair entered the ring road or turned back towards th...
125 years of GGD: a special look behind the scenes
To celebrate its 125th anniversary, the GGD is organizing various behind-the-scenes tours to showcase different aspects of its public health work. These excursions include visits to addiction care fac...
Starmer says he will continue governing despite pressure
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has informed his cabinet that he will not resign despite facing political pressure. His office noted that the Labour Party's formal leadership challenge procedure h...
Walk or cycle through the history of IJmuiden with Conny Braam's Abraham trilogy audio walk: 'Idea came up spontaneously during a walk'
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden, the Historical Circle Velsen has released three free audio tours based on Conny Braam's Abraham trilogy. The tours, narrated by the author herself, allo...
Relief: Graves in Uitgeest not cleared; municipality forgot to mention temporary removal of items
A visitor to a cemetery in Uitgeest was alarmed to find parts of his mother's grave missing on Mother's Day, fearing the site had been cleared. The municipality later clarified that the materials were...
What to do if you're a parent afraid of blood, needles, or your child's physical discomfort
This article addresses how parents can manage personal fears or phobias regarding blood, needles, and physical injuries when their child is hurt or unwell. It offers guidance for caregivers who strugg...
More car damage during holiday rush: 'Good preparation can prevent costs'
The risk of car damage increases significantly during the vacation season, yet many Dutch travelers are unsure of how their insurance coverage works abroad. Experts recommend reviewing policy details ...
Tata Steel investigates whether more slag can be used in cement
Tata Steel is collaborating with a cement company to investigate incorporating more types of steel slag into construction materials to promote sustainability. This initiative aims to find alternative ...
Researchers discover: this ancient and dirt-cheap drug helps treat heart failure
Researchers have discovered that a low dose of the old, inexpensive drug digoxin significantly reduces hospital admissions for patients with heart failure. Although the medication had fallen out of co...
EU foreign policy chief Kallas: defense production must increase significantly
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has called for a significant increase in European defense production and joint procurement, stating that current efforts are lagging. Speaking ahead of a meeting wi...
MP: Iran could enrich uranium further if attacked
Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei stated that the country could escalate uranium enrichment to 90 percent if it faces another attack. This proposal is scheduled for discussion within the parliament's Na...
Complaints about carmaker Lynk & Co: customers receive hefty bills years after returning cars
The Dutch consumer television program Radar has received numerous complaints about the Chinese car manufacturer Lynk & Co. Former customers report being surprised by unexplained invoices for thousands...
The Butcher’s Daughter and VIZ open joint pop-up shop: ‘If your product has no story, you might as well go to the supermarket’
Guusje Broekhof and Maarten Post have opened a collaborative pop-up shop on Grote Houtstraat called De Slagersdochter and VIZ. The venue blends a specialty grocery store with a dining area, aiming for...
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Prosecutors believe abuse suspect Joannes B. has more victims
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service expects that suspect Joannes B. may have more victims than the six currently identified, including an attempted rape at an Amsterdam daycare. B. will undergo evalu...
These four attachment styles determine how you handle relationships: ‘Unconsciously, you choose what you recognize from your childhood’
This article explores the four attachment styles that influence how individuals behave in romantic relationships and why they often repeat patterns from their childhood. It explains that gaining insig...
Walibi commercial received most complaints in 2025
In 2025, the Stichting Reclame Code received 889 complaints regarding a commercial for Walibi's annual Fright Nights, making it the most complained-about advertisement of the year. In total, the Dutch...
