Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Michiel’s spending is almost clinically efficient, but I see no sign of enjoyment anywhere
Michiel, a 44-year-old man, reflects on his extremely frugal spending habits, which he describes as almost clinically efficient. He admits to struggling to remember the last time he spent money on som...
The special bond between Johan Cruyff and the Doorschodt family from The Hague: ‘Grandma and grandpa were at his wedding’
Johan Cruijff, regarded as the greatest Dutch footballer, maintained a unique relationship with the Doorschodt family from The Hague throughout his life. Although he was originally from Amsterdam, Cru...
Moldova: main high-voltage line with Europe severed
Moldovan President Maia Sandu reported that Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine have severed the primary high-voltage power line connecting Moldova to Europe. The damage illustrates the regional impa...
DJ La Fuente is this year's Ambassador of Freedom
DJ La Fuente has been named an Ambassador of Freedom for this year's liberation festivals on May 5th. He will perform across the Netherlands alongside other artists including Karsu, Rolf Sanchez, and ...
Behind BridgeFund’s friendly facade lies a risky credit model: ‘Incomprehensible that they have a quality mark’
Dutch credit provider BridgeFund is facing scrutiny over its business model, which operates outside of traditional financial supervision despite its approachable marketing. Critics question the solidi...
First global listening session for Kanye ‘Ye’ West’s new album is in Amsterdam
A2 Vinkeveen exit closed due to 'threat against Zaandam prison staff'
The A2 exit at Vinkeveen has been closed following threats against employees of the Zaanstad correctional facility and reports of explosives targeting their vehicles. Police arrested a suspect at a ne...
Development bank FMO: food prices rising sharply due to higher gas prices, and that's not all
FMO CEO Michael Jongeneel reports that rising gas prices and the conflict in the Middle East are driving up food prices and impacting the bank's financed partners more than previous trade wars. Howeve...
Ali B at Amsterdam Court of Appeal to 'fight for innocence'
Artist Ali B appeared at the Amsterdam Court of Appeal on Tuesday morning to begin the appeal process in his criminal case. He arrived at approximately 9:00 AM, stating his intention to fight for his ...
Doctors at Velsen-Noord pain clinic risk fines or prison for treating long COVID patients with lidocaine, independent committee says
An independent investigative committee found that doctors at the Excellent Care Clinics violated medical-scientific research laws while using lidocaine to treat long-COVID patients. The practitioners ...
Diggy Dex to tour the Netherlands with new theater tour this autumn
Rapper and singer Diggy Dex will tour theaters across the Netherlands this autumn with his new show, "De Zoektocht Naar Geluk." Accompanied by guitarist René van Mierlo, the performance aims to explo...
Is driving electric really cheaper with current gas prices? Here’s the deal
High fuel prices driven by geopolitical unrest in the Middle East have led to a significant increase in consumer interest in electric vehicles. Recent calculations suggest that driving an electric car...
Petrol and diesel cars increasingly less popular, electric vehicle sales also decline
New petrol and diesel car sales across the European Union saw a significant decline in February compared to the previous year. While electric vehicles are generally gaining popularity, sales in the Ne...
Reader question: Discount on full crates of beer but not individual bottles. Is that allowed?
This article addresses a consumer question regarding whether retailers are permitted to offer discounts on full crates of beer while excluding individual bottles from the same promotion. It clarifies ...
Microsoft executive opposes mandatory Windows account: ‘I hate it’
A high-ranking technical executive at Microsoft has publicly criticized the company's requirement for users to link a Microsoft account to Windows. His comments align with long-standing privacy concer...
Young women elected to Haarlemmermeer council via preference votes; HAP leader Marjolein Steffens declines seat
Several young women candidates in Haarlemmermeer secured seats in the municipal council through preference votes during the recent elections. Current alderwoman and HAP leader Marjolein Steffens-Van d...
Live | Ali B's appeal begins today, rapper expected in court
The appeal in the criminal case against rapper Ali B begins today, following his 2024 conviction for rape and attempted rape. Both the rapper and the Public Prosecution Service have appealed the initi...
Switch 2 sells worse than expected, Nintendo cuts production
Nintendo is reducing Switch 2 production by one-third following disappointing sales figures in the United States. This decrease marks a significant shift from last year, when the company had to increa...
Homeowner ordered to demolish glass sunroom on roof terrace: "Detracts from unity"
A homeowner in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district has been ordered by a court to demolish a glass sunroom built on their roof terrace without a permit. The ruling follows advice from the Commission for S...
Short AT5 documentary about Johan Cruyff from 2016, just after his death: He comes from here, right
A short documentary by local broadcaster AT5 commemorates the legacy of football icon Johan Cruijff, focusing on his profound connection to Ajax and his charitable efforts for children with disabiliti...