Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Court examines site of Rotterdam gold heist
The court visited a safe deposit company in Rotterdam to investigate a massive gold heist that occurred between 2018 and 2019. Prosecutors estimate the current value of the stolen gold, which remains ...
Deedee and Aranka knew early on they would remain best friends: We know each other in every phase of our lives
DeeDee van Assema and Aranka Turba, both 25, share the story of their long-standing friendship in a column highlighting personal connections among young people. The two friends emphasize that they hav...
Residents of Bergen, Uitgeest, Castricum and Heiloo among North Holland's best: less than 100 kilos of residual waste per person by 2025
Residents of Bergen, Uitgeest, Castricum, and Heiloo have significantly improved their waste management, reducing residual waste to less than 100 kilograms per person in 2025. This figure represents a...
Global food prices drop slightly as Strait of Hormuz remains open
Global food prices decreased for the second consecutive month in June, falling 0.3 percent according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. The decline was primarily driven by lower costs for ...
Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax after eleven years at FC Barcelona, loan deal almost complete
Marc-André ter Stegen is set to join Ajax on a loan deal from FC Barcelona. The 34-year-old German goalkeeper is moving to the Amsterdam-based club following eleven years in Spain.
Uproar in Belgium over exam question describing Leopold II as a 'shrewd strategist'
A controversy has emerged in Belgium over a school exam question that describes King Leopold II as a 'shrewd strategist'. Critics are upset because the question fails to mention the atrocities committ...
Mandatory internship compensation, but no minimum amount
The Dutch cabinet has decided that all students will be entitled to a mandatory internship allowance in the future. However, the government has not set a minimum amount, allowing for significant varia...
Hillegom Romantique: getting romantic in the Hoftuin
The Hillegomse Harmonie Kapel will host the seventh edition of the 'Hillegom Romantique' event on Sunday, July 5th. Attendees are invited to enjoy classical music and picnics in the Hoftuin while dres...
Linda Milojkovic (1976-2026) organized a successful weekly techno party on the least logical night
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Gamblers get no refunds from unlicensed online casinos
The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that gamblers who lost money at unlicensed online casinos are not entitled to a refund. This decision overturns previous lower court rulings and effectively ends atte...
Lil Kleine on relationship rumors with Selma Omari: We are having a great time together
Dutch rapper Lil Kleine has addressed recent rumors regarding his relationship with Selma Omari. In his reality series, he confirmed that they are enjoying each other's company and that he holds her i...
Jazz veteran Adam Spoor with his quartet at Spaarnestad concert: 'The others all went to conservatory. I’m the only self-taught one'
Jazz veteran Adam Spoor and his quartet, Spoor Four, will perform at the annual Spaarnestadconcert this coming weekend. The event, which takes place on the Bakenessergracht in Haarlem, will feature th...
Presenter Kirsten Westrik moves from RTL to Talpa
Presenter Kirsten Westrik is moving from RTL to Talpa. Previously known for hosting the show 112 Vandaag, she announced the career change on social media.
Parool readers on feeling at home in Amsterdam: We avoid hospitality venues as much as possible: too expensive and unfriendly staff
Former top official: curfew was proposed due to student housing
Former senior official Hanneke Schipper-Spanninga testified that the implementation of a curfew was first considered in September 2020 due to difficulties in enforcing coronavirus regulations within s...
Interpol seeks Ukrainian woman (39) after Monaco bombing
Interpol has issued a red notice for 39-year-old Ukrainian national Anastasiia Berezovska in connection with a recent bombing in Monaco. Reports suggest the suspect was recently spotted in Germany, wh...
Possible traffic fine increases may violate European law
The Advocate General has advised the Supreme Court that significant increases in traffic fines may conflict with European law. The advice argues that individuals who are unable to pay should not be su...
Shoplifter uses child at self-checkout in Haarlemmerdijk supermarket
