Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Prison sentences demanded for three men in assault that shook IJmond
Prosecutors have demanded prison sentences of up to two years for three men involved in the brutal assault of a 17-year-old in Beverwijk last year. The public circulation of violent footage caused wid...
Floor Jansen leaves metal band Nightwish after thirteen years: 'Difficult decision'
Floor Jansen is leaving the metal band Nightwish after thirteen years to focus entirely on her solo career. The singer, who previously fronted the band After Forever, has announced plans for a new alb...
Banks must reimburse phishing victims within one working day, even if the customer made a serious mistake
The European Court of Justice has ruled that banks must immediately reimburse victims of phishing attacks by the end of the next working day, even if the bank suspects the client of gross negligence. ...
Diddy sustains head injury in prison fight with drug lord
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was treated for a head injury after fighting with inmate Christopher 'Dudus' Coke at the Fort Dix prison in New Jersey. Both men were placed in solitary confinement following the al...
Jetten calls on Trump and Musk to keep helping Ukraine: ‘Russians are attacking on an assembly line’
Dutch official Rob Jetten and other European leaders in Brussels are urging Donald Trump and Elon Musk to restore support for Ukraine, criticizing current American restrictions on intelligence and sat...
Video | Ali G confronts rapper Drake at LA premiere: 'He's copying my style'
The comedic character Ali G confronted rapper Drake at a film premiere in Los Angeles, humorously claiming that the musician has been copying his distinctive style. This brief interaction occurred dur...
The éminence grise of criminology laughs in the face of vague ‘undermining’ pundits
Apple becomes second company ever to be worth more than $5 trillion
Apple has become the second company in history to close a trading day with a market value exceeding 5 trillion dollars. This milestone arrives during a leadership transition as John Ternus prepares to...
Nour’s favorites: ‘I’d actually rather keep this place to myself’
Marketing professional Nour Mens shares seven of her favorite dining and leisure spots in Amsterdam. Her recommendations focus on places with strong Asian influences, cozy atmospheres, and high-qualit...
Maarten van der Weijden finds book about farewell strange: 'Euphoria, but also suffering'
Olympic champion Maarten van der Weijden has released a candid book documenting his past decade, covering his battle with leukemia, his fundraising success, and his challenging swimming endurance even...
Famous farmer Ayoub is getting married: 'Happiest farmer on earth'
Popular farmer and television personality Ayoub has announced his engagement on social media while maintaining the privacy of his partner. Currently living in Morocco where he is establishing his own ...
The fall of the Oostmeijer wall
In 1877, the demolition of houses for a new horse-drawn tram line resulted in the mysterious survival of a single wall. This wall belonged to Meindert Oostmeijer and remained standing even as the rest...
Hilary Swank pregnant with third child: 'This project is coming in December'
Actress Hilary Swank has announced she is pregnant with her third child and expects the baby to arrive in December. She currently shares twins with her husband, Philip Schneider, whom she married in 2...
Who will be Ajax's alternative to Tolu up front? Míchel faces multiple dilemmas ahead of Split trip
Ajax is dealing with tactical and personnel issues as they prepare for the Conference League main phase, specifically regarding the absence of striker Tolu. Coach Míchel Sánchez is working to resolv...
Dyantha Brooks had panic attacks: 'I was everything I never wanted to be'
Presenter Dyantha Brooks has spoken out about her struggle with panic attacks linked to past traumas, including her father's stroke and witnessing a suicide. Through therapy, she identified inherited ...
YouTube to label AI-generated music for users
YouTube is introducing labels for music tracks that are primarily generated using artificial intelligence to ensure greater transparency for its audience. The new policy, which is already appearing on...
Too Good To Go adds plants and shampoo to its magic boxes
The anti-waste platform Too Good To Go is expanding its 'Magic Box' offerings beyond food to include items like plants, shampoo, and home goods. Since its launch in the Netherlands eight years ago, th...
Pair of hand-painted Nike Air Force 1s neck suspect: DNA found on abandoned Valentinos
A 41-year-old man was sentenced to a two-year rehabilitation measure after DNA on a pair of discarded shoes linked him to an Amsterdam burglary. Although the court acquitted him of other local crimes ...
Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco becomes a mother for the second time
Kaley Cuoco and her partner Tom Pelphrey have welcomed their second daughter, named Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. The actress shared the news on social media, marking the addition to a family that...
Liveblog cyber crisis at Albert Heijn | Many empty shelves remain and online orders down, but fresh produce stock slowly being replenished
Albert Heijn is experiencing ongoing product shortages and service disruptions due to a recent cybersecurity incident that forced the company to take its systems offline. While distribution centers ar...