Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Missing Piece wins puzzle competition at Café de Zon, but falls 82 pieces short. 'Puzzling is just like a relationship'
The team 'Missing Piece' won a puzzle competition titled 'De eerste leg' held at Café de Zon in Wijk aan Zee. Six teams of four players competed to complete a 1,000-piece puzzle, with the winners fin...
Judge definitively axes house festival: "This is the death blow for us"
A Dutch judge has upheld the cancellation of the "Music On" house festival in Amsterdam after the municipality revoked its permit just one hour before the event was set to begin. The decision followed...
German drone startup worth $18 billion after new funding round
German drone startup Helsing is set to raise $1.2 billion in a new financing round, according to the Financial Times. This investment establishes the Munich-based company as one of the most valuable s...
Cars stripped at P+R near Nieuw-Vennep: bumpers, doors and dashboards gone
Two vehicles were heavily stripped of their interior and exterior parts, including dashboards and doors, at a P+R parking lot in Nieuw-Vennep. The location is commonly used by travelers flying from ne...
Péter Magyar starts as Prime Minister of Hungary
Pro-European conservative Péter Magyar has been installed as the new Prime Minister of Hungary following his party's victory in the April elections. His party, Tisza, secured a significant two-thirds...
WHO chief reassures Tenerife population about hantavirus
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has reassured the population of Tenerife that there is minimal health risk from the ship m/v Hondius, which is arriving with cases of hantavirus. He emp...
New documentary about Oasis in the works
Disney has confirmed a new documentary about the English rock band Oasis, focusing on their reunion tour from last year. The film is scheduled to be released in cinemas this September.
Global Sumud Flotilla lawyers: Israel releases activists
Israeli authorities are releasing two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla who were detained over a week ago. The flotilla's legal team announced the release after receiving official confirmation ...
Putin promises visiting Fico enough energy for Slovakia
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Moscow on Saturday to discuss energy cooperation. During the visit, Putin pledged that Russia would make every effort to ...
Dassen in congress speech: break ties with Palantir
Volt leader Laurens Dassen has called on the Dutch government to sever ties with the American software company Palantir. During a party congress in Ede, Dassen proposed redirecting the funds currently...
Possibly the region's best Caesar salad on the sunny terrace of Brouwerskolkje Exclusief (9-)
Brouwerskolkje Exclusief has received high praise for its Caesar salad, which is described as potentially the best in the region. The restaurant is recommended for its high-quality food and its scenic...
Uniqlo doesn't sell trends, but relies on Japanese reliability
Japanese retailer Uniqlo distinguishes itself from fast-fashion competitors by focusing on sustainable, gender-neutral basics rather than chasing rapid trends. The brand emphasizes reliability and rat...
Israel warned by Eurovision over call for votes
The Eurovision Song Contest organization issued a formal warning to the Israeli broadcaster KAN after contestant Noam Bettan violated competition rules. The breach involved Bettan using multiple langu...
Lottie Hellingman's daughter receives 100 euros from a stranger
Actress Lottie Hellingman describes a morning visit to a local coffee shop with her daughter. During their early outing, they met with several regular customers and a shop owner from across the street...
Anthony Correia hopes Sunday is his last home game as Telstar manager: 'A survival party in IJmuiden would be nice'
Anthony Correia will coach his final home game for Telstar this Sunday against Heracles, marking the end of his thirty-year association with the club. He expressed his hope that the match in IJmuiden ...
Was wearing an Amsterdam Bandidos vest illegal? Suspended sentence demanded for Beverwijk man after two acquittals
An Amsterdam court is deliberating whether a 47-year-old man from Beverwijk committed a crime by wearing a Bandidos motorcycle club vest in June 2020. Despite two previous acquittals, prosecutors are ...
New cars and washing machines made entirely from scrap? Tata Steel, Volvo and Electrolux conduct groundbreaking research
Tata Steel Nederland, Volvo, and Electrolux Professional are conducting research in IJmuiden to produce high-quality steel for cars and appliances entirely from scrap metal using electric arc furnaces...
New Dutch citizens finding work faster and more often: "I can now contribute"
Data from the CBS shows that refugees with residence permits in the Netherlands are finding employment significantly faster than a decade ago, with 13% working within three months. Local initiatives a...
Heavy police presence in Ter Apel during asylum center protests
A heavy police presence, including mounted officers and mobile units, was deployed in Ter Apel on Saturday to monitor announced demonstrations at the local asylum seekers center. Only a small group of...
The Netherlands flooded by Chinese car brands: here is the reason
The Netherlands is experiencing a rapid influx of Chinese car brands, with over twenty manufacturers already present in the market and new ones arriving almost monthly. Auto expert Niek Schenk explain...