Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Millions of Europeans have voted on new banknote designs
Six million Europeans have participated in a vote regarding the designs for new euro banknotes, according to the European Central Bank. The bank recently unveiled ten potential designs for the public ...
Suffering from motion sickness? This hidden setting on your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook can help
Apple has introduced a hidden feature on iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks designed to help users mitigate motion sickness while reading or scrolling during travel. This setting aims to reduce sensory conf...
Tax authorities save nearly 2 million euros on letters and blue envelopes
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration is saving nearly 2 million euros in printing and mailing costs as fewer blue envelopes are being sent. This decrease is due to nearly four million citizens opt...
Revolution in Dutch festival scene: hunting for dirt-cheap tickets becomes harder
TicketSwap has introduced a new feature allowing festival organizers to set minimum price limits on secondary ticket sales. This change aims to end the practice of dumping tickets at extremely low pri...
Regulator demands 42,000 euros back from ON! following funding of Blommestijn case
The Dutch Media Authority (CvdM) has ordered the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland (ON!) to repay over 42,000 euros in improperly funded legal costs for a case involving Raisa Blommestijn. The broadcast...
Parents commemorate drowned son Raymi (14), two years after his death
The parents of 14-year-old Raymi held a memorial in Durgerdam, Amsterdam, two years after he drowned in the Buiten-IJ while on vacation. Following investigations into communication issues that hampere...
Former cyclist Thomas Dekker and girlfriend lose child during pregnancy
Former professional cyclist Thomas Dekker and his partner, Debby, have announced the loss of their child during pregnancy. The couple shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, stating that the baby wil...
Suspect in murder of wife on Madurastraat called police himself
Antonio L. confessed to killing his wife, Ilenia Panzolini, at their home in Amsterdam's Indische Buurt in April after calling the police himself. During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors questioned ...
Italian man who stabbed partner in Amsterdam-Oost claims he was not himself due to 'poisoned cookies'
Trial of female urinals during Pride
During the Pride canal parade, a trial will be conducted using special urinals designed for women. These facilities allow women to urinate while in a slightly squatting position.
Ajax signs striker Tolu Arokodare on loan with an option to buy
Ajax has reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign striker Tolu Arokodare on a one-season loan. The deal includes an option for the Amsterdam club to purchase the 25-year-old player pe...
Review: La Comédie-Française: stale jokes in theater comedy don't get any funnier with all the gesturing and shouting
Review: Little Trouble Girls is a coming-of-age drama that breathes blossoming sexuality – and shame
Readers who left Amsterdam: ‘We moved to Haarlem to choose our own path, and just ended up with the same herd’
Värn review: Swedish farmer prepares for the worst in black-and-white Cold War thriller
Steven Soderbergh made a film about painter Julian Sklar: I know what it feels like when your heroes fall from their pedestal
Wild Foxes filmed at a boarding school for sports talents: ‘Underage boxers are children fighting, that’s shocking’
Irish singer and Oscar winner Glen Hansard (56) dies in motorcycle accident
Irish singer and Oscar winner Glen Hansard has died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle accident in Dublin. His management confirmed the musician's passing on Wednesday.
CCTV installed on Henri Dunantstraat in Slotervaart following house explosion
Mayor Halsema has implemented emergency camera surveillance for one month in the Henri Dunantstraat area of Slotervaart following a recent house explosion. The measure aims to address local unrest and...
Tom Holland had major influence on new Spider-Man: 'Vulnerable Peter Parker'
Actor Tom Holland revealed that he had significant creative influence on the production of the upcoming Spider-Man film, titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Holland, who has played the superhero for nea...