Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ahead of Canal Parade, queer community feels threat from both far-right and Islamist corners: ‘That hatred of gender and sexual diversity unites them’
Rhine officially at record low, drought worsens, no national measures yet
The Rhine river has reached its lowest recorded water level at the Lobith measuring point as drought conditions continue to worsen across the Netherlands. Despite the situation, the government has dec...
Leaked Odido customer data already misused dozens of times in phishing campaigns
Customer data stolen from telecommunications provider Odido in a February data breach has been repeatedly exploited in at least thirty phishing and spam campaigns. Researchers have identified that the...
Haarlem wants to hear your take on the new euro bills: are you team bird or team human?
Residents of Haarlem are being invited to share their preferences for the designs of upcoming new banknotes. The public can provide input on which themes, such as nature or historical figures, they wo...
Haarlem children's camp Stuif-Stuif has been an alternative holiday for low-income families in Haarlem for 65 years
The Haarlem-based children's event 'Stuif-Stuif' is celebrating its 65th anniversary, providing holiday activities for children from low-income families since 1962. Supported by a dedicated team of lo...
Shell refineries running overtime as shareholders benefit from billions in profit
Shell reported a second-quarter profit of 10 billion dollars, nearly tripling its earnings compared to the same period last year due to high oil prices. A significant portion of these record profits w...
Review roundup for new Spider-Man: 'Definitely no high-flyer'
Tom Holland reprises his role as the titular superhero in the new film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which follows the events of No Way Home. Critics have expressed a lukewarm reception to the latest ins...
Fans continue to speculate about extra Madonna Pride performance, organizers deny
Madonna is scheduled to perform at the World Pride Music Festival in Amsterdam this Saturday. Despite rumors circulating online about additional appearances, local organizations have denied that the s...
At least 96 fines issued to trucks and coaches on Merwede Bridge
Authorities have issued at least 96 fines of 500 euros each to trucks and buses that traveled across the Merwedebrug. The enforcement action was confirmed by the Centraal Justitieel Incassobureau as o...
Shared car collides with tram and crashes into a pole on Europaboulevard
A shared car collided with a tram on the Europaboulevard in Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon before hitting a pole. No injuries were reported, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of th...
Eurozone economy grows slightly despite Middle East conflict
The Eurozone economy experienced a modest growth of 0.4 percent during the second quarter. This economic expansion occurred despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to official data ...
More and more cruise ships dock in IJmuiden, but passengers still travel to Amsterdam by bus: 'I didn't know they were two different ports'
Anger, music and a horned woman in fast-paced show about motherhood at De Parade
Former MP Marjet van Zuijlen named new chair of Eye Filmmuseum supervisory board
When can you change your surname in the Netherlands? 5 questions answered
Changing a surname in the Netherlands is a complex legal process that people may seek for personal reasons, such as distancing themselves from a parent. Specialist Françoise van Gerwen answers key qu...
From pigeons to Medusa: De Parade is back in town, "Most beautiful place on earth"
The theater festival De Parade has returned to Amsterdam's Martin Luther Kingpark, featuring performances by newcomer Geert Swaab and veteran Ellen ten Damme. The festival, which offers a variety of s...
From pigeons to Medusa: De Parade is back in town, "Most beautiful place on earth"
The theater festival De Parade has returned to the Martin Luther Kingpark in Amsterdam, featuring performances by newcomer Geert Swaab and veteran Ellen ten Damme. The festival runs until August 9th b...
Major festival shrinks site without notice while claiming to be ‘sold out’: how is that possible?
Attendees of the Milkshake Festival in Amsterdam's Westerpark noticed that the festival grounds were smaller than in previous years. Despite the event being sold out on Saturday, the reduction in size...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from July 31 to August 2
Amsterdam is hosting a variety of events from July 31 to August 2, headlined by the WorldPride celebrations including the Canal Parade and various street parties. Additionally, visitors can enjoy summ...
ING grows on recovering housing market despite global unrest
ING reported a significant increase in profit during the second quarter, driven by a growing customer base despite global instability. The bank's performance improved due to the recovering housing mar...