Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
These are the most expensive and cheapest holiday countries in Europe
This article compares the costs of dining out across various European countries, noting that the Netherlands is among the most expensive destinations alongside Switzerland and Denmark. It provides an ...
27-year-old man arrested for arson in Pride dressing room at Amsterdam Central Station
Moana review: in this live-action version, real actors lack the charming exaggeration of animation
Rutte helped COVID critic Maurice de Hond gain access to RIVM
Opinion pollster Maurice de Hond and Member of Parliament Mona Keijzer are appearing before a parliamentary committee to discuss the Dutch government's COVID-19 policies. Both individuals have been vo...
Boarding school where Paris Hilton was allegedly abused loses license
The boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton alleged she suffered sexual abuse as a teenager has lost its operating license. This development follows a multi-year advocacy campaign led by Hilton to ...
Do you remember restaurant Poppy’s? This is how Carola Kirschbaum is doing now after selling Poppy’s
Carola Kirschbaum, alongside Britt Scholte and Moïse Trustfull, sold the Amsterdam restaurant Poppy’s last year. Kirschbaum is now reflecting on that period and her transition since leaving the bus...
What to do during Vakantieland Haarlem on the Kleverlaan
The Kleverlaan in Haarlem is hosting a summer festival this week featuring bouncy castles, obstacle courses, food trucks, and carnival rides. Many of the activities available at this temporary play pa...
Tata Steel prosecuted for intentional pollution following mass report by local residents
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is prosecuting Tata Steel for intentional environmental pollution and violations of its duty of care. This legal action follows a mass complaint filed by local res...
Steel giant Tata Steel sued for intentional pollution
Steel producer Tata Steel is facing criminal prosecution for allegedly and intentionally releasing harmful substances into the air. The Public Prosecution Service decided to take the company to court ...
China hopes for fair and equitable trade relationship with the Netherlands
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma in Beijing to discuss trade relations. China expressed the hope that the Netherlands will establish a fair, equitable, an...
Gieskes-Strijbis Fund increases Podiumprijs prize money by over 60 percent: these are the 5 nominees
Consumer spending up nearly 2 percent in May, goods in demand
Dutch household consumption rose by 1.8 percent in May compared to the previous year, driven primarily by an increase in spending on goods. This growth follows a 1 percent increase in consumption reco...
Formula 1 Zandvoort 2026: this is the schedule
The 2026 Formula 1 race weekend in Zandvoort is scheduled to take place from August 21 to 23. This final event at the circuit will feature various activities, including the first-ever F1 Sprint in the...
Win-win-win, concluded Natasja Gibbs after a bite of the Aruban fish fried right after being caught
Oil prices rise further after new US attacks on Iran
Oil prices have increased following new United States airstrikes against Iran. Additionally, the U.S. has revoked a license that previously allowed Iran to temporarily export oil.
Prince Harry on losing UK tabloid case: 'I did not get justice'
Prince Harry has stated that he and other plaintiffs did not receive justice following the court's ruling in his legal case against a British tabloid publisher. The Prince expressed his dissatisfactio...
Yuppenskelter or Biro? Name and rules for microcars remain too unclear
Research by the Vervoerregio Amsterdam reveals that 45 percent of mini-car drivers are unfamiliar with traffic regulations, leading to safety concerns. The organization and local officials are calling...
More large deposit machines installed, users are positive
The number of large bulk deposit machines capable of processing dozens of bottles simultaneously is increasing rapidly in the Netherlands. Eighty new machines were installed in the first half of this ...
Actress Mariska Hargitay to present Emmy Awards, first woman in fifteen years
American actress Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, has been selected to host the Emmy Awards in September. She is the first woman to host the ceremony in fifte...
Maurice de Hond calls corona hearings 'terrible' but will attend, Mona Keijzer also to be questioned today
Maurice de Hond and Mona Keijzer are scheduled to testify before the parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the Dutch government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. While the inquiry highlights...