Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Leaked report: 'mouse' Orbán offered Putin support
A leaked Hungarian government report reveals that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán offered extensive support to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone conversation. The details surfaced ahead of ...
Review roundup The Drama: 'A successful dark marriage comedy'
Critics are praising the new black comedy 'The Drama,' directed by Kristoffer Borgli and starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. The film explores the consequences for a couple, Emma and Charlie, when ...
From betting ten euros on AZ to losing 500 euros in Kazakhstan. North Holland sees rising number of gambling addicts: 'I’m no longer surprised by a debt of 50,000 euros'
Addiction clinics in North Holland are reporting a significant increase in the number of gambling addicts, often involving individuals with stable careers and homes. Psychologist Niels Bregman notes t...
Inspection: Only a quarter of festivals use reusable cups
A report by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) reveals that fewer than 25% of festivals are using reusable cups and packaging despite a ban on disposable plastics. The agency chara...
From water pumps to mash: Mike (30) switches careers to start home-based takeaway. ‘The whole house smelled of mash every day’
30-year-old Mike Slot from Castricum has launched a home-based delivery service called Oma’s Stamppotkeuken to provide healthy meal options. The business focuses on traditional Dutch stamppot dishes...
Ter Apel application center overcrowded again all weekend
The asylum seeker reception center in Ter Apel exceeded its maximum capacity of 2,000 people, with 2,211 individuals staying overnight on Monday. This overcrowding reflects a recurring issue at the fa...
American investor makes billion-dollar bid for record label behind Taylor Swift
American billionaire Bill Ackman's investment firm, Pershing Square Holdings, has launched a multi-billion dollar takeover bid for Universal Music Group. The record label represents major global artis...
Linda went for a few plants and came home with 2,347 euros worth of stuff
38-year-old Linda, who struggles with emotional overspending, recently spent €2,347 at a garden center despite seeking financial guidance. She justified the large purchase as a reward for herself af...
Serious accident between car and fatbike in Haarlem, victim seriously injured
A serious collision occurred between a car and a fatbike at the intersection of Schoonzichtlaan and Zijlweg in Haarlem on Tuesday morning. The rider of the fatbike sustained serious injuries and was r...
French high-speed train collides with truck near Lille
A high-speed train collided with a military transport vehicle near Noeux-les-Mines in northern France on Tuesday morning. Local reports indicate that the train driver was killed in the accident, which...
New investigation into detained rival of Turkish President Erdogan
Turkish prosecutors have launched a new investigation into Istanbul Mayor and opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu. Already in custody, Imamoglu now faces additional charges of insult stemming from a ...
In an Easter weekend full of sports, Mart Smeets sees a team of ‘troubled minds’: ‘Unwatchable’
Mart Smeets reflects on his childhood memories of attending a football tournament held near the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. He discusses how sports and the Easter holiday became intertwined for him ...
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (March 7 - April 13)
Haarlem will experience various roadworks and partial closures in several areas, including Van Marumstraat and Parklaan, from March 7 to April 13. These projects affect both the city center and surrou...
Why thousands of Dutch people are buying electric cars now: ‘I’ve finally been swayed’
The Netherlands is seeing a significant surge in electric vehicle sales, with second-hand EV purchases rising nearly 50% in March compared to February. This trend is largely driven by consumers seekin...
Presenter Mandy Woelkens expecting second child
Presenter and journalist Mandy Woelkens has announced on Instagram that she is expecting her second child. The Dutch media personality did not disclose any information regarding a partner in her annou...
GL-PvdA and JA21 want tougher sentences for femicide
Dutch political parties GroenLinks-PvdA and JA21 are drafting legislation to increase the maximum sentence for femicide from 25 years to 30 years or life imprisonment. The proposal aims to ensure hars...
Newspaper: Iran's injured Supreme Leader being treated in Qom
The Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly receiving medical treatment in the city of Qom. According to The Times, this information stems from a diplomatic memo shared with Gulf states ...
Major damage after ATM bombing at five-star hotel in Amsterdam
An ATM bombing occurred on Tuesday morning at the Pestana Amsterdam Riverside hotel in Amsterdam-Zuid, causing significant damage to the building. The perpetrators targeted an ATM located inside the f...
Deaths in drone attack on bus stop in Ukrainian city of Nikopol
A Russian drone attack on a city bus in the Ukrainian city of Nikopol has killed three people and injured twelve others. Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported the casualties following th...
Attack reported on Saudi petrochemical facility
An attack on the petrochemical industry in the Saudi Arabian city of Jubail caused fires at SABIC factories during the night. Local sources reported hearing loud explosions as the facilities of the Sa...