Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Long queues for new watch, stores closed for rest of day
Police and security cleared hundreds of people from the Mall of the Netherlands in Leidschendam on Saturday morning. The crowd had gathered for the release of a new Swatch watch, leading to the store'...
Beloved former Hillegom history teacher Ed Vellekoop finally shows everyone what he can do
Ed Vellekoop, a beloved former history teacher from Hillegom, is showcasing his artistic talents in a two-month exhibition at the local library starting May 23. Although his drawing skills were well-k...
Millions paid for lunch with investor Buffett and basketball star Curry
An anonymous bidder paid 9 million dollars at a charity auction for a lunch with legendary investor Warren Buffett and NBA star Stephen Curry. The proceeds from the significant donation will be used t...
Andreas de Graaf new interim municipal manager of Castricum: ‘De Graaf brings enthusiasm and warm professionalism’
The municipality of Castricum has appointed Andreas de Graaf as its new interim municipal secretary starting at the end of this month. De Graaf is expected to bring enthusiasm and professional experie...
Woman found dead in Helmond home, man arrested
A woman was found dead in a house in Helmond during the night from Friday to Saturday. A man present in the same residence has been arrested, though police have not yet released details regarding thei...
Supermarket smoothies are mediocre: ‘I expected to taste more banana’
Experts evaluated seven strawberry and banana smoothies from various supermarkets and found their quality to be generally mediocre. Despite being marketed as fresh, the tasters noted that the drinks o...
Breakdancer Abel and bowler Jakolien are ready for the Special Olympics
The Special Olympics, a sporting event for athletes with intellectual disabilities, will be held in Haarlem this June with nearly 3,000 participants. Local athletes Abel Geerlof, a 24-year-old breakda...
Iraqi man detained for attacks on Jewish school and Atrium on the Zuidas
An Iraqi national has been arrested for allegedly coordinating a series of attacks on Jewish institutions across Europe, including targets in Amsterdam and other Dutch cities. The suspect, linked to a...
Leiden University returns centuries-old plates to India
Leiden University is returning two centuries-old inscribed copper "Chola plates" to India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will view the artifacts during his visit to The Hague this Saturday.
Swatch store in South cancels exclusive watch sale: Safety can no longer be guaranteed
Spekkoek Queen comes to Leiden with Indonesian layered cake: 'They even visited me from Dubai and the US'
The 'Spekkoek Queen' is bringing her traditional Indonesian layer cakes to Leiden, attracting international customers from as far as Dubai and the United States. This expansion highlights Dutch baking...
Trump: ISIS number two eliminated in Nigeria
US and Nigerian forces have reportedly killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-highest-ranking leader of the Islamic State globally. The successful operation took place in Nigeria and was announced by ...
Joep (24) reaches play-offs for first time with Pinoké: ‘That’s what I came back for’
The Pinoké field hockey team has qualified for the Dutch national championship play-offs for the first time since the 2022/23 season. Striker Joep Troost has played a key role in the team's success t...
Thrift store worker Francis believes both items and people deserve a second chance
In the second season of "Kringlopen met Francis," host Francis Broekhuijsen explores thrift stores and recycling projects across North Holland to highlight how both items and people receive second cha...
Bernard (81) loses thousands of euros to sophisticated new bank scam: 'I’m deeply ashamed'
An 81-year-old man named Bernard lost thousands of euros to sophisticated bank help desk fraud that utilizes AI and data leaks to impersonate bank staff. Data from ABN Amro reveals that scammers now u...
Tatjana Simic had to 'find her way' in new Flodder role: 'Now I am Ma'
Actress Tatjana Simic discusses her return to the Flodder franchise in a new spin-off series premiering this Monday on the streaming service Videoland. She told ANP that it took some adjustment to ste...
FNV warns government: don't abolish the weekend through extended opening hours
The FNV trade union has urged the Dutch cabinet to maintain existing shopping hour regulations to protect weekends, evenings, and holidays for workers. FNV official Linda Vermeulen warned that expandi...
Marlboro under fire over ads encouraging youth smoking
Marlboro is facing backlash for advertising campaigns in regions including Asia, Morocco, and Germany that critics say encourage young people to smoke. These advertisements reportedly contradict the c...
Man dies from shark bite off Australian west coast
A man has died after being attacked by a shark off the coast of Western Australia. This incident marks the second fatal shark attack recorded in Australia this year.
Rare Swatch sale spirals out of control: stores in Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Leidschendam remain closed
The release of a rare Audemars Piguet x Swatch watch was canceled on Saturday morning due to extreme crowds at several store locations. Branches in Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Leidschendam remained closed...