Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
House shot at in Amsterdam
A residence on the Bos en Lommerweg in Amsterdam-West was targeted in a shooting incident around midnight. No injuries were reported, and police are currently searching for the perpetrator while inves...
Stolen Goudstikker painting turns up in Amsterdam basement
Roadworks on N205 near Haarlem causing extra travel time
The province of North Holland is conducting road maintenance on the N205 between Haarlem and the A9 junction to replace asphalt and road markings. The road will be partially closed from September 10 t...
Dutch exports continue to rise in May, more petroleum products exported
Dutch exports increased by 5.5 percent in May compared to the same month last year. According to Statistics Netherlands, this growth was primarily driven by a rise in the export of petroleum products.
Moana among worst-performing Disney films after disappointing start
Disney's new live-action remake of the 2016 film Moana, released in the Netherlands as Vaiana, had a disappointing opening weekend. The film grossed 95 million dollars globally, marking it as one of t...
Video | Sam Neill dies: watch him in his Jurassic Park role
Singer Mick Harren's girlfriend breathing on her own again after childbirth
The partner of Dutch singer Mick Harren is recovering after being admitted to the intensive care unit following the birth of their daughter. Harren shared on Instagram that she is now breathing indepe...
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill (78) has died
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, widely known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 78. The announcement regarding his death was shared via his offi...
Foundation demands hundreds of millions in mass claim against buy now pay later service Klarna
The foundation Massaschade & Consument (SMC) has initiated a mass claim against the payment service Klarna. The foundation alleges that the company is violating consumer credit regulations on a large ...
Tropical temperatures ahead, chance of thunderstorms by the end of the week
Oil price hits three-week high after further escalation in Middle East
Oil prices have reached a three-week high due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The rise follows military exchanges between Iran and the United States concerning the blockade of the Strait of...
Viggo Waas heard the ambulance sliding doors open and then it went quiet
Claims processing for disasters like Limburg floods still too complex
Five years after the floods in Limburg, the Dutch Association of Insurers reports that disaster damage processing remains overly complex and poorly regulated. The organization expresses concern that v...
The squatted fire station where Myriam (65) lives is a fantastic cool tropical house
Restoration painters revive Tuschinski's original ceiling
Theater Tuschinski in Amsterdam is undergoing a major renovation of its main hall this summer, including the installation of new seating and LED lighting. As part of the update, restoration painters a...
Comedian Harrie Jekkers named honorary citizen of The Hague
Cabaretier Harrie Jekkers has been named an honorary citizen of The Hague. He received the city's highest municipal award from Mayor Jan van Zanen on Sunday afternoon.
AI characters harmful even when clearly fake: 'Comparison is a reflex'
The emergence of AI-generated characters like actress Tilly Norwood in feature films is raising concerns about its impact on beauty standards. Even when such characters are clearly identified as fake,...
Round trip Utrecht-Barcelona cheapest by diesel, electric car most expensive
Rising energy prices have made road trips significantly more expensive this year. Travelers driving to Barcelona may find that an electric vehicle is the costliest option unless charging sessions are ...
At Tête, formerly Kop van Oost, you can just as easily pull up a chair for a morning coffee as for a ribeye
