Dutch News in English

Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Toilets during WorldPride: here is where to find them along the Canal Parade in Amsterdam
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Toilets during WorldPride: here is where to find them along the Canal Parade in Amsterdam

Finding accessible toilets during major events like the Canal Parade in Amsterdam can be difficult for attendees. This article provides a list of convenient restroom locations along the event route to...

What the targeted Ajax striker lacks in physicality, he compensates for with his vision: this is Marcos Leonardo
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What the targeted Ajax striker lacks in physicality, he compensates for with his vision: this is Marcos Leonardo

Ajax is nearing a deal to sign Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo for 17.5 million euros plus bonuses. The club hopes the forward will strengthen their attack at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam parties want to bar Spanish company from tram tender over activities in occupied Palestinian territory
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Amsterdam parties want to bar Spanish company from tram tender over activities in occupied Palestinian territory

Police rescue dog from sweltering car in parking garage: "Unfortunately it happened again"
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Police rescue dog from sweltering car in parking garage: "Unfortunately it happened again"

Police in Amsterdam rescued a dog that had been left alone in an overheated car in a parking garage for over forty minutes. Authorities managed to open the vehicle without causing any damage, while an...

Multi-million euro healthcare fraud: court convicts two Utrecht residents for 'highly reprehensible' abuse
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Multi-million euro healthcare fraud: court convicts two Utrecht residents for 'highly reprehensible' abuse

The court has convicted two men from Utrecht for large-scale healthcare fraud involving the embezzlement of millions of euros intended for patient care. The judge described the misuse of these funds a...

ACM also investigating Odido measures to protect customer data
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ACM also investigating Odido measures to protect customer data

The Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has launched an investigation into the measures taken by telecom provider Odido to protect customer personal data. The regulator is assessing whether the ...

Son of Norwegian crown princess may be released from prison with an ankle monitor
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Son of Norwegian crown princess may be released from prison with an ankle monitor

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has had his pre-trial detention extended by four weeks by an Oslo court. However, he has been granted permission to serve this peri...

Photo exhibition by Elvie Skye Bech and Lou Daalder invites viewers to look without judgment
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Photo exhibition by Elvie Skye Bech and Lou Daalder invites viewers to look without judgment

Large group of real estate agents criticize Funda's new working method
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Large group of real estate agents criticize Funda's new working method

Nineteen regional departments of the Dutch real estate association NVM have expressed dissatisfaction with Funda's new policy. The group criticized the platform's decision to increase rates for placin...

Fire breaks out at supermarket in Heemstede, multiple buildings evacuated
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Fire breaks out at supermarket in Heemstede, multiple buildings evacuated

A fire broke out at a supermarket in Heemstede this afternoon due to a faulty air conditioning unit on the roof. Emergency services contained the blaze quickly, and although nearby buildings were evac...

Suspect in murder of ABN Amro employee in Nieuw-Vennep remains silent, except on psychiatric evaluation: ‘I will not accept compulsory treatment’
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Suspect in murder of ABN Amro employee in Nieuw-Vennep remains silent, except on psychiatric evaluation: ‘I will not accept compulsory treatment’

Nieuw-Vennep murder suspect remains silent except on psychiatric evaluation: I will not accept mandatory treatment
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Nieuw-Vennep murder suspect remains silent except on psychiatric evaluation: I will not accept mandatory treatment

Adil Q. is a suspect in the fatal stabbing of 59-year-old Carin in Nieuw-Vennep, an event that occurred in late March. During his initial court hearing, he refused to discuss the allegations but expli...

Delay the Sadness is a stunningly beautiful dance performance about grief
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Delay the Sadness is a stunningly beautiful dance performance about grief

Cancer appears cured but returns: why the disease is often difficult to treat
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Cancer appears cured but returns: why the disease is often difficult to treat

Actor Sam Neill has passed away despite previously being declared cancer-free earlier this year. The article explores the medical reasons why cancer can return after remission and why it often becomes...

Plan to repeal dispersal law criticized, but JA21 pushes ahead: here is the reasoning behind it
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Plan to repeal dispersal law criticized, but JA21 pushes ahead: here is the reasoning behind it

The Dutch Council of State has heavily criticized plans to repeal the distribution law, which aimed to reverse forced asylum seeker reception. Despite this advice, the initiators, including the party ...

Volkswagen may cut another 50,000 jobs to reduce costs
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Volkswagen may cut another 50,000 jobs to reduce costs

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has indicated in an internal document that the automaker may cut an additional 50,000 jobs to reduce costs and maintain competitiveness. The company is taking these measure...

EU gives final approval to revised air passenger rights
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EU gives final approval to revised air passenger rights

European Union member states have granted final approval to revised air passenger rights, which are set to take effect by mid-2027. This decision follows previous support from the European Parliament.

Breakfast snacks and singing on a former refugee boat on the canals: ‘Art is an opportunity to start a conversation’
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Breakfast snacks and singing on a former refugee boat on the canals: ‘Art is an opportunity to start a conversation’

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Holidaymakers find cheapest fuel in Spain, the Netherlands is most expensive
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Holidaymakers find cheapest fuel in Spain, the Netherlands is most expensive

According to research from the ANWB, Dutch vacationers will find the lowest fuel prices for both gasoline and diesel in Spain this summer. Conversely, the Netherlands is currently the most expensive c...