Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Vattenfall uses 'giant kettle' to sustainably heat tens of thousands of homes in Amsterdam
Kometen Brood baker Lard Breebaart: Our customers aren’t just those oat milk types
Moroccan and Turkish officers felt bullied in Nieuw-West – and so they left
Manuela and Roel lived beautifully by the water but moved back to Amsterdam anyway
Teslas with self-driving software allowed on Dutch roads
The RDW has approved the use of Tesla's self-driving software on Dutch roads, allowing drivers to navigate traffic without keeping their hands on the steering wheel. This decision makes the Netherland...
US Santas can now deduct tips from taxes
The United States Internal Revenue Service has clarified that individuals earning money as Santa Claus or other costumed characters can now deduct tips from their taxable income. This new tax guidance...
ADO fans celebrate First Division championship in The Hague
ADO Den Haag fans celebrated their club winning the first division championship on Friday night in The Hague. Supporters gathered at the stadium to set off fireworks and green smoke, while cars and sc...
Frank van Leeuwen wins 27th edition of De Slimste Mens
Frank van Leeuwen, the host of Goedemorgen Nederland, has won the 27th season of the Dutch knowledge quiz De Slimste Mens. He emerged victorious in the final round by defeating actress Delilah Warcup-...
Winner of 27th edition of The Smartest Person revealed: 'It was incredibly exciting'
Frank van Leeuwen, presenter of Goedemorgen Nederland, has won the 27th season of the Dutch television quiz De slimste mens. He secured his victory in the final episode against actress Delilah Warcup-...
KLM plane forced to return to Schiphol after hitting a heron
A KLM flight heading to Nice was forced to return to Schiphol Airport on Friday afternoon after colliding with a heron shortly after takeoff. It is suspected that the bird may have been sucked into th...
First bodycams to be issued to conductors at the end of this month
Dutch Railways (NS) conductors will begin receiving bodycams at the end of this month to improve safety during their shifts. State Secretary Annet Bertram informed the House of Representatives that th...
Lawyers call on State Secretary to scrap EBI measures
The Dutch Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NVSA) has urged Secretary of State Claudia van Bruggen to abolish strict communication measures in high-security prison units. These restrictions wer...
Groene Hart residents speak out against wind turbines for hours
Residents and politicians from the Groene Hart region spent hours voicing their opposition to the installation of wind turbines in the open polder landscape during a meeting at the South Holland provi...
KLM will not fly to Dubai until June
KLM has postponed the resumption of its flights to and from Dubai until June 14, citing continued regional instability despite a recent ceasefire. The airline determined that the situation in the Midd...
Lebanon reports rising death toll after Israeli attacks
Lebanon's Ministry of Health reported on Friday that the death toll from Israeli attacks on Wednesday has risen to 357 people. Additionally, the number of injured individuals has reached 1,223 followi...
Trump sees no strong negotiating position for Iran
US President Donald Trump believes Iran holds a weak negotiating position in upcoming talks to end the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The negotiations seek to finalize an agreement followi...
Police remove Betuwe line occupiers, dozens arrested
Police have removed and arrested dozens of protesters from the activist group Geef Tegengas who were occupying the Betuwelijn railway near Valburg. The demonstrators were cleared from the tracks and t...
Simon Keizer on Botox and cosmetic procedures: ‘I’d do that hair transplant again in a heartbeat’
Dutch singer Simon Keizer shares his experiences with medical and cosmetic procedures, including his satisfaction with a hair transplant. In an interview with Mezza magazine, he also discusses health ...
Persian Gulf oil blockade sends Amsterdam gasoline as far as Australia
Theo has been eating blue cheese and pear salads for five years for an artwork in his living room
An Amsterdam resident named Theo has spent the last five years building a large pyramid sculpture in his living room using over 800 empty salad containers. He eats the same blue cheese and pear salad ...