Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Basic-Fit hack: data of 200,000 Dutch customers leaked
Gym chain Basic-Fit has suffered a data breach affecting approximately 200,000 Dutch customers. Out of its 5.8 million European members, a total of one million records were compromised in the hack.
Marco Borsato breaks years of silence with Belgian TV interview
Dutch singer Marco Borsato will break his years of silence regarding allegations of sexual misconduct in an upcoming interview on the Belgian television program 'Sergio in Italië'. Airing this Wednes...
Paid parking in Amsterdam-Zuidoost expanded: fees start today in Gein
Paid parking has been introduced in Gein, the final neighborhood in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to transition from free parking. Motorists must now pay €1.72 per hour, except after 7:00 PM and on Sundays, as...
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Dutch goods exports grow for nine consecutive months
Dutch exports grew for the ninth consecutive month in February, according to reports from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This trend reflects a steady increase in the sale of Dutch-produced goods, such ...
Raymond wins money in Miljoenenjacht but doesn't live at the winning address
Raymond and Francisco from Amsterdam won 89,000 euros on the television show Miljoenenjacht, which will help fund their difficult home renovation. The win was particularly unusual because Raymond had ...
Britney Spears admitted to rehab after DUI
Britney Spears has voluntarily admitted herself to a rehabilitation facility following her arrest for driving under the influence last month. A spokesperson confirmed the 44-year-old singer's admissio...
Hanneke Groenteman always looked up to Sonja Barend: ‘I was a gnome, she was a princess’
Debate begins today on asylum law criminalizing illegality: "It is inhumane"
The Dutch Senate has begun debating a new asylum law that would criminalize illegal residency, a move that Amsterdam city officials and aid organizations describe as inhumane. Critics argue the law wi...
Amsterdam supermarket goes viral: millions of views, but also lines and crowds
A supermarket in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has gained massive social media popularity, with promotional videos reaching millions of views and attracting thousands of followers. This online success has resu...
No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont shares Parkinson's diagnosis: 'Every day is a struggle'
No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont has announced on Instagram that he is living with a rare form of Parkinson's disease. The 58-year-old musician revealed that he began experiencing symptoms before the age...
Internet becoming more expensive as providers focus on higher speeds
KPN has removed its most affordable internet subscription for new customers while increasing the prices of its higher-speed plans. This move comes despite warnings from the Dutch regulator ACM regardi...
‘Censoring books in the US, land of the free, is absurd’: fear of long blacklist due to bill
Homeless and addicts make SDZ football club members feel unsafe
Booking.com hack: customer booking information accessed
Unauthorized third parties gained access to customer booking information at Booking.com, leading to a confirmed data breach. The company acknowledged the incident on Sunday evening after affected cust...
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Ferrets to tackle rat infestations: "It’s more animal-friendly than poison," but does it work?
Following a severe rat infestation that closed a business in Amsterdam-Oost, the political party Ja21 has proposed using ferrets as a natural and more humane alternative to poison for pest control. Wh...
Sonja Barend (1940-2026) was the queen of talk shows who always put her guests at ease first
She could 'tease and prod': this is what made Sonja Barend so unique
Dutch television icon Sonja Barend has passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering talk show host. Former colleagues and industry peers praised her for her intelligence, shar...