Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ronnie Flex to perform solo show at Ziggo Dome next year
Rapper Ronnie Flex will perform a solo concert at the Ziggo Dome next year featuring unique versions of his hit songs. The artist, known for tracks like Drank & Drugs, will also perform eight shows at...
Knockout Champs: will this Haarlem resident have the competition rolling on the floor with laughter?
Haarlem content creator Amber Dokter is joining the cast of the second season of the comedy show Knockout Champs. The competition tasks participants with making their rivals laugh while maintaining th...
Video | Prince Harry is done with family rift: 'I want to resolve it'
Prince Harry stated in a recent interview with GQ Magazine that he is ready to resolve the ongoing rift with his family members. The Duke of Sussex expressed his desire to reconcile with both his brot...
BBC cuts several channels and over a hundred jobs due to budget cuts
The BBC will discontinue linear broadcasts for BBC Three, BBC Scotland, and BBC Radio 4 Extra by 2027 while moving their content to digital platforms. Additionally, the broadcaster is cutting over one...
Amsterdam churches want to house refugees, but finding space is a challenge: ‘It’s already packed’
The Council of Churches in the Netherlands has launched an initiative to host status holders in church-owned buildings for three-month periods. However, many Amsterdam congregations are struggling to ...
Musk explores potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX
Elon Musk is investigating the possibility of merging his companies Tesla and SpaceX to capitalize on shared technological efforts in AI and chip production. While Musk believes the merger could offer...
Suspect in Hajar's death arrested for assaulting 'foster father', had prior police record
A 23-year-old man suspected of involvement in the death of Hajar has been arrested in Koggenland following a violent assault on his alleged foster father. Police apprehended the suspect shortly after ...
Netflix growth slows due to competition from other streaming services
Netflix reported an 11.8 percent revenue increase in the third quarter, though this growth rate is lower than the previous year due to rising competition from rival streaming platforms. Despite the sl...
Butcher swindled out of 103,000 euros says he was led on
A butcher named Jan Smolders lost 103,000 euros after investing in worthless land plots sold by a scammer named John S. The fraud was exposed by Alberto Stegeman on his show Undercover in Nederland, w...
Outdated information used in documents regarding tourist and advertising taxes
The Haarlem city council has postponed its vote on revisions to tourism and advertising taxes due to the use of outdated documents containing technical errors. Finance Alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond apo...
Outdated information used in documents on tourist and advertising taxes
The Amsterdam city council has delayed voting on tax regulation changes after officials discovered that outdated versions of the documents were inadvertently used. Finance Alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond...
Do you love having drinks and sharing small Spanish dishes? 5 Spanish bars in the center of Haarlem
This article highlights five popular Spanish bars in central Haarlem that offer a variety of tapas, pintxos, and authentic Mediterranean dishes. From waterfront dining at Restaurant Boca to the award-...
Rokin to remain closed to cyclists for another month
The Rokin bike path near Dam Square in Amsterdam is closed for one month due to GVB tram track maintenance. Cyclists are being directed to alternative routes, and tram services will be adjusted betwee...
All countries doing too little for climate, further warming threatens: 'No more excuses'
A UN report warns that global efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions are insufficient, placing the world on track for nearly 3 degrees of warming. While the 1.5-degree target is increasingly out of ...
Faizi teaches fathers how to braid during workshop: "I want to make an Elsa braid for my daughter"
Faizi Nazir has started the Papa’s en Pony’s workshop in the Netherlands to teach fathers how to braid their daughters' hair. The initiative aims to help dads overcome the technical challenges of ...
Jeroen van der Boom learned of Gerard Joling's departure from De Toppers through the media
Jeroen van der Boom stated he was blindsided by Gerard Joling's decision to leave the group De Toppers, having learned of the departure through media reports. While Joling claims he informed his colle...
More people are working past retirement age
An increasing number of individuals in the Netherlands are continuing to work past the legal retirement age, particularly within the real estate and transportation sectors. Statistics show that men ar...
Number of children in welfare families in Haarlem increases for the first time since 2021
The number of children living in families dependent on social assistance in Haarlem increased to 2,220 last year, marking the first rise since 2021. Research highlights that these children face a sign...
Major maintenance: Haarlem Waarderbrug closed for six months
The Waarderbrug in Haarlem will undergo six months of major maintenance and upgrades for remote operation starting next Monday. During this closure, traffic and cyclists will be diverted, while a spec...
Murdered by friend or vigilantes? Tattoo artist case goes to court after 3.5 years
The trial of Ismael el B. for the murder of tattoo artist Steve Mahakena has commenced in Haarlem over three years after the victim's death in Hoofddorp. While the defendant claims he tried to save hi...