Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Jewelry chain Claire's also closes stores in UK and Ireland
Jewelry chain Claire's is closing all its locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland following the bankruptcy of its Dutch branch last year. The company has struggled with financial challenges partly...
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter to release Coachella duet this month
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have announced the release of their duet "Bring Your Love" on April 30. The singers previously performed the track together earlier this month during a surprise appearanc...
Author and Holocaust survivor Edith Eger dies at 98
Hungarian-American psychologist and Holocaust survivor Edith Eger has passed away at the age of 98, as announced by her family on Instagram. She gained international acclaim for her bestselling book "...
A gift from the City of Amsterdam: free swimming tickets (act fast)
The municipality of Amsterdam is offering free tickets to residents for the seasonal reopening of outdoor swimming pools. These complimentary tickets are available for a limited time as the city prepa...
EBU asks Eurovision fans for help finding 1956 and 1964 recordings
The European Broadcast Union is appealing to fans for assistance in locating lost footage of the 1956 and 1964 Eurovision Song Contests. These recordings are currently missing from the official archiv...
Square, crispy and addictively delicious: 5 places to eat pizza al taglio
Hillegom city council wants to accelerate procedure for extra padel courts: The five extra courts meet the growing demand for sports locations
The Hillegom municipal council plans to accelerate the approval process for five additional padel courts at Padelhill to meet increasing demand. This expansion aims to provide more opportunities for p...
Death toll of US attack on school in Iran revised to 155
Iranian state media has revised the death toll from a U.S. attack on a primary school to 155 fatalities, down from an initial estimate of 175. The strike occurred on the first day of the conflict.
Minister Berendsen on Iran war, Trump's unpredictability and the role of the Netherlands: ‘We are not strong at home’
Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen discusses the Netherlands' role in international relations amidst global tensions involving Iran and the United States. As the ninth person to hold this posit...
Taylor Swift registers voice and likeness against AI misuse
Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications for her voice and physical appearance to protect against unauthorized use by artificial intelligence. This proactive legal measure is intended to prevent ...
Woman (44) hits husband with deodorant can. Assault in bedroom after argument over excessive drinking
A 44-year-old woman assaulted her husband with a deodorant can in their bedroom following a dispute over his excessive alcohol consumption. This incident was featured as part of a weekly series that e...
Toos & Henk - April 28
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a daily perspective on current events through his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The cartoon is published from Monday to Saturday, offering a unique take on topical news.
Australia to tax tech giants for not paying for news
Australia has introduced draft legislation that would impose higher taxes on tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok if they do not pay local media companies for news content. The measure aims to en...
Cyclists get green lights faster with special app
Cyclists in parts of the Netherlands can receive green lights faster by using a smartphone app that communicates with smart traffic lights. The app alerts the lights to an approaching cyclist, effecti...
US media: Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal
According to American media reports, President Donald Trump is reportedly unhappy with an Iranian proposal aimed at ending the conflict with the United States and Israel. The information is based on s...
6.4 million for facility upgrades in Wijk aan Zee; uncertainty for sports clubs remains
Wijk aan Zee will receive 6.4 million euros from area investments to renovate community facilities including the local primary school, library, and sports hall. Despite the funding, several sports clu...
Marga van Praag: ‘My parents always told war stories with the same punctuation. I never heard the real story, about fear and guilt’
Former Jeugdjournaal presenter Marga van Praag reflects on growing up in the aftermath of World War II with parents who survived the conflict. She notes that while they shared repetitive stories, they...
East now has a large city beach (on a rooftop) where a beer still costs 2.80 euros
Baskèts owner goes to court over ‘unclear’ hybrid retail rules: €40,000 fine looms
