Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Trio suspected of kidnapping and extorting four men
Three men appeared in court on suspicion of kidnapping and extorting four victims by forcing them to withdraw cash at ATM machines. While one suspect will await his trial outside of prison, two brothe...
Swiss grounds two pilots for drinking before flight
Swiss International Air Lines has suspended two pilots after they were found to be under the influence of alcohol before a flight from Geneva earlier this year. The airline confirmed the disciplinary ...
Novo Nordisk sues competitor Eli Lilly over misleading advertising
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has filed a lawsuit in the United States against its competitor Eli Lilly. The company alleges that Eli Lilly's advertisements for the weight-loss injection ...
Number of people on unemployment benefits in Haarlem rises for third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, the number of unemployment benefits in Haarlem has increased, according to new data from the UWV. By the end of June, the city recorded its highest number of unemployme...
Actor Ed Harris feels underutilized in Dutton Ranch series: Get me out of here
Actor Ed Harris has expressed dissatisfaction with his role in the Yellowstone spinoff series Dutton Ranch. He claims his talent is being underutilized and that he was originally promised a more signi...
After a life of dance and jokes, Barrie Stevens (82) reflects on who he is in a solo show: 'Maybe I shouldn't have spent ten years behind a jury table'
Activist Hans Metz (1945-2026) hid under Roel van Duijn's bed to save the Provo revolution
New sustainable icon on the Meuse: Rotterdam adds a rock formation
A new architectural project in Rotterdam will feature a structure resembling rock formations along the banks of the Meuse river. This sustainable site is designed to serve as a hub for inspiration, di...
Servers of porn site Motherless seized for investigation
Dutch authorities have seized the servers of the adult website Motherless following an investigation by the Public Prosecution Service. The servers were confiscated during raids on the company hosting...
Crowdfunding for burnt-down snack bar in De Baarsjes has already raised 20,000 euros: ‘Mahmoud is an icon’
Gas prices rise due to Middle East unrest
European gas prices have surged by over 20 percent in the past week, reaching their highest level since mid-March. This increase is driven by growing concerns over supply security ahead of winter due ...
WorldPride Amsterdam 2026: what you need to know about public transport and traffic in the city
Why customers are reacting so fiercely to a changed cheese roll at Albert Heijn: ‘It creates a feeling of loss of autonomy’
Supermarket chain Albert Heijn is reformulating its cheese pastry recipe following significant customer complaints about the change in taste. A consumer psychologist notes that such reactions often st...
Moulin Rouge cast watched theater flood: 'Beyond saving'
The cast of the musical Moulin Rouge faces the cancellation of their final two weeks of performances due to severe water damage at the Beatrix Theater. Actress April Darby witnessed the incident, whic...
Ice hockey talent Rominio T. (18) receives community service for unrest in Osdorp after Morocco-France, avoids jail time
Mercedes wants US to ease rules on sales of Chinese cars
Mercedes-Benz is lobbying the United States to relax proposed regulations that would restrict the sale of Chinese-made vehicles. The German automaker is impacted by these potential rules because it is...
EU halts Venice Biennale funding over Russian participation
Parasite outbreak causes significant drop in Taco Bell visitors
Taco Bell is experiencing a significant decline in visitor numbers in the United States following a parasite outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce. Authorities have identified a supplier of ...
Who stays at the Zeeburg city campsite? 'I don't want to be in a tent at 35 degrees'
