Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Who will win the Palme d'Or in Cannes on Saturday night? These are the six frontrunners, according to our film expert
Trading Haarlem for the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood: is it wise? 'The children can learn so much here'
Amsterdam took over a dilapidated building, renovated it for four years for €160,000, and delivered it in poor condition
Amsterdam has the highest iPhone density in the Netherlands: why Apple specialist Amac is opening a large store in the Zuidas
Duncan Stutterheim: 'I've never had foreign guests who didn't like Amsterdam'
‘Soldier, are you free tomorrow night?’: How the theft of 1,400kg of cocaine led to a series of attacks where the perpetrators worked for nothing
Asylum seekers from overcrowded Ter Apel return to Stadskanaal
The municipality of Stadskanaal will provide overnight shelter for approximately eighty asylum seekers who were waiting outside the overcrowded registration center in Ter Apel on Friday. This temporar...
Hera relegated from Eredivisie in debut season
Hera United, the first independent all-female professional football club in the Netherlands, has been relegated from the Eredivisie following a 1-2 loss to FC Utrecht. The Amsterdam-based team finishe...
Ajax Women finish second behind champions PSV, Feyenoord third
The Ajax women's football team secured second place in the Vrouwen Eredivisie after a 3-1 victory over Heerenveen. This result earns the team a spot in the Champions League qualifiers, finishing behin...
Heavy illegal fireworks found in Hoofddorp forest, bomb squad deployed
Heavy illegal fireworks were found on a bridge in the Haarlemmermeerse Bos in Hoofddorp, requiring the intervention of the Explosives Disposal Service (EOD). The EOD safely detonated the fireworks at ...
Qmusic host Marieke Elsinga breaks foot in drone accident
Qmusic presenter Marieke Elsinga broke several metatarsal bones in her foot during the filming of a defense challenge. The radio host sustained the injury while attempting to take cover from a drone.
Terrace-goers witness wild police chase as fleeing motorcyclist jumps into water
A motorcyclist in his 20s was arrested in Amsterdam on Friday evening following a high-speed police chase through the Marathonweg area. The suspect attempted to escape by jumping into the water at Oly...
Amsterdam activist Jesse (21) returns to Netherlands after Gaza flotilla: ‘Abused and harassed, but will keep fighting’
Hans Klok (57) seeks international breakthrough after tough period, sacrificing everything including his marriage
At age 57, Dutch illusionist Hans Klok is making a renewed effort to achieve international fame, aiming to join the ranks of legendary magicians like Houdini and David Copperfield. Klok is prioritizin...
Maurice de Hond invited, but not the leader of elderly care: ‘It hurts that we are once again not being heard’
The invitation policy of the Dutch COVID-19 commission has drawn criticism for failing to include the former chairwoman of the association for geriatric specialists. She expressed disappointment that ...
Dozens of windows smashed at ING office in Amsterdam-Southeast, targeted once again
Dozens of windows were smashed and red paint was smeared on an ING bank office in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, marking the latest in a series of vandalism incidents against the bank's locations. While the dama...
Ed Sheeran leaves Warner Music after fifteen years
Ed Sheeran has announced his departure from music label Warner Music after a fifteen-year partnership. The British singer clarified in a written statement that the decision was amicable and did not st...
Unions threaten industrial action at Schiphol security
The Dutch unions FNV, CNV, and De Unie have threatened industrial action at Schiphol Airport security firm I-SEC over unresolved scheduling issues. The company has been given one week to address these...
Holiday drive to the sunny south risks becoming very expensive
The International Energy Agency warns that depleting oil stocks could drive gasoline prices toward 3 euros per liter as the summer holiday season begins. This price surge is expected to make travel si...
Day of the Castle themed around love
Numerous castles and country houses across the Netherlands are opening to the public during the Whitsun weekend for the annual Day of the Castle. This year's event focuses on the theme of love.