Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
In a nondescript part of Nieuw-West, this stranded ship is the new eye-catcher
Flames erupt during house fire in Holendrecht
A large residential fire broke out at an apartment complex on Ophemerthof in Amsterdam-Zuidoost around 10:00 p.m. Firefighters are currently working to extinguish the blaze, and all residents have bee...
Boat fire in Badhoevedorp, one injured taken to hospital
A passenger boat sank in Badhoevedorp this evening after catching fire near the Akerdijk. One person was injured in the incident, and while a witness suggested a barbecue was the cause, authorities ha...
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward acquitted of rape and sexual assault
British actor Micheal Ward has been acquitted by a jury of all charges related to rape and sexual assault. The verdict was reported by major media outlets including The Guardian and the BBC on Friday.
Caio Henrique makes debut in Ajax friendly win against AEK Larnaca: I feel a connection with Mika Godts
Prince Harry and Meghan visit King Charles with children
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited King Charles and Queen Camilla with their two children on Friday. This marks the first time in four years that the children have met their grandfather.
First edition of Amsterdam Chess Festival: A chess city deserves a major event
Cabinet goes on recess, but these ministers have homework this summer
The Dutch cabinet has entered its summer recess period. While some ministers can enjoy time off, others face significant challenges and ongoing work that must be addressed during the break.
Ajax cruise past Larnaca in friendly but miss chances for a bigger win
Ajax defeated AEK Larnaca 1-0 in a pre-season friendly match held at VV Hulshorst. Although the Amsterdam-based club secured the victory, they struggled to convert multiple scoring opportunities into ...
My art and I: Faria van Creij-Callender paints in her Bijlmer studio: ‘I sketch on the metro’
Water returns to the Museumplein pond after five years
The pond at the Museumplein in Amsterdam has reopened after five years of closure due to leakage problems and extensive reconstruction. Visitors and tourists are welcoming the return of the water, whi...
Shortage of ferry operators a major problem: 33 vacancies and staff departures looming
Public transport operator GVB is facing a significant shortage of ferry skippers, with 33 vacancies and an expected increase in departures due to retirement. This staffing crisis has recently caused s...
De Jonge still stands by firm remarks on the unvaccinated: 'A minister cannot be neutral'
Former health minister Hugo de Jonge defended his controversial statements regarding unvaccinated individuals during his first parliamentary hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic. Although he acknowledged ...
New Meta AI feature lets anyone create images with your Instagram photos
Meta has launched a new tool called Muse Image that allows users to create realistic images using photos from public Instagram profiles. While Meta plans to introduce settings for users to restrict th...
Protesters want super-volunteer Mustapha back: 'voice of many residents'
Around fifty residents gathered at the town hall in Hoofddorp to advocate for the return of a local volunteer known as Mustapha, who recently stopped his work following a conflict with a volunteer org...
More Haarlem residents in addiction care than ten years ago
The number of Haarlem residents seeking medical treatment for addiction has increased compared to ten years ago. Despite this rise, current figures from the National Alcohol and Drugs Information Syst...
Once a bargain, now a luxury festival: how North Sea Jazz changed over 50 years
Supermarket chain Lidl hacked: customer phone numbers and email addresses stolen
Supermarket chain Lidl has confirmed that hackers gained access to customer data, including phone numbers and email addresses. The company has notified the Dutch Data Protection Authority, although th...
How Jetten managed to quickly get rid of Erdogan's revolver
As the Dutch parliament enters its recess, the ministerial cabinet is preparing for its summer break. This period serves as an opportunity to reflect on the events and political developments of the pa...
Unclear if Hanne Verbruggen will be replaced in K3 during pregnancy
It remains uncertain whether Hanne Verbruggen will be replaced in the musical group K3 during her second pregnancy. Although Klaasje Meijer is currently filling in for Marthe de Pillecyn, no decision ...