Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Police chief in email to colleagues about Hajar murder case: ‘Terrible outcome, but handled with care’
Police officials in Amsterdam have defended their handling of the disappearance and murder of 29-year-old Hajar, asserting that the decision not to immediately categorize the case as urgent did not ch...
Sanne has invested a lot in her career since The Voice: 'Nothing comes easy'
Since appearing as a finalist on The Voice, singer Sanne has worked hard to establish her music career through significant personal and financial investment. She recently released her first single, Li...
Why is the Haarlem district of Schalkwijk stalling?
The Haarlem district of Schalkwijk is facing severe traffic congestion caused by several ongoing construction projects, including new housing and a public transport hub. Local authorities are monitori...
Halsema says it is too early to discuss police actions following concerning messages to Hajar
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema is calling for patience regarding criticism of police actions during the disappearance of Hajar while a criminal investigation is ongoing. She noted that authorities beli...
Sky-high hotel prices, GVB working overtime and over 650,000 visitors: Amsterdam turned upside down for 30th edition of ADE
Amsterdam is currently hosting the 30th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), which is expected to draw over 650,000 visitors to more than 1,300 performances throughout the city. The influx of i...
Tree falls on moving car on Anne Frankstraat, driver presumably trapped
A tree fell onto a moving car on the Anne Frankstraat in Amsterdam on Friday afternoon, leaving the driver trapped inside. The incident occurred during Storm Austin, which has caused widespread wind-r...
Tree falls on moving car in Amsterdam city center, driver unhurt
A driver escaped uninjured after a tree fell on their moving car in the Anne Frankstraat in central Amsterdam yesterday. Emergency crews and a trauma helicopter responded to the scene, but the occupan...
Opinion: Experiment with cyclists on Amstelveenseweg is a dangerous signal: just remove the parking lane
The experimental speed limit for cyclists on Amsterdam's Amstelveenseweg is criticized as a misdirected effort that fails to address the underlying infrastructure problems. Critics advocate for removi...
Photographer Kadir van Lohuizen shows our energy future in the North Sea – and how inadequate it is
Photographer Kadir van Lohuizen explores the future of energy production in the North Sea in his exhibition Document Nederland: Nieuwe Energie. The work aims to visualize the complex and abstract chal...
Nescio's world comes to life on a farm in Groningen: 'I own five first editions of The Freeloader'
Museum Møhlmann is currently exhibiting a collection of rare first editions, manuscripts, and artifacts related to Nescio’s famous literary work, De uitvreter. Museum founder Rob Møhlmann, who has...
Pepper spray at the end of ADE party in Houthaven, at least one visitor robbed
A performance by DJ Paul Kalkbrenner at Theater Amsterdam was disrupted by pepper spray on Thursday night, resulting in at least one reported robbery. Organizers believe criminal gangs use this tactic...
Climate activists hang illegal art in Rijksmuseum: 'They need to be careful with greenwashing by ING'
Climate activists staged a protest at the Rijksmuseum on Friday by hanging unauthorized artwork to criticize sponsor ING for its environmental policies. The group aims to combat what they describe as ...
Police launch criminal investigation into cyberattack on Albert Heijn parent company
Dutch police have launched a criminal investigation into a cyberattack against Ahold Delhaize that disrupted operations at stores like Albert Heijn. While the incident caused significant logistical pr...
Crypto company sues Trump and his crypto business for corruption
Shareholder Benjamin Greenberg has sued Donald Trump, alleging that his cryptocurrency firm World Liberty Financial accepted illegal foreign payments. The lawsuit claims these transactions violate the...
Disappointment over Airbnb 'dishwashing ban': 'Not much of the romance left'
Airbnb is ending the practice of allowing hosts to impose specific cleaning tasks, such as washing dishes or stripping beds, on their guests before checkout. Experts suggest this move aims to make the...
Orlando Bloom and Elijah Wood join third season of Netflix series The Gentlemen
Orlando Bloom and Elijah Wood have joined the cast of the third season of the Netflix series The Gentlemen, which stars Theo James and Kaya Scodelario. The new season will follow the protagonists as t...
Jenna Ortega took an acting break after Wednesday: 'Room for new things'
Actress Jenna Ortega intends to take a hiatus from television projects after working in the industry since childhood to focus on new experiences. In addition to her professional break, she is consciou...
Podcast | Strong reactions to Jetten's baby news and what's next for De Toppers?
The entertainment podcast De Achterklap, hosted by Lara Zevenberg, Michiel Vos, and Roos de Ridder, covers recent news and pop culture events. The team invites listeners to follow their discussions vi...
Hajar was already dead before her family contacted police following alarming texts
Authorities believe 29-year-old Hajar was already dead before her family contacted police on October 4 regarding her disappearance. Her relatives became concerned after being unable to reach her and r...
23-year-old murder suspect in Hajar case held for two more weeks, family releases statement
A 23-year-old suspect remains in custody for the murder of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase along the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Hajar had been missing since October 4, with police ...