Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Review roundup The Devil Wears Prada 2: 'Too many overlapping storylines'
Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway return for a sequel to the comedy 'The Devil Wears Prada' twenty years after the original film. While critics praise the actors' performances, they note that the story s...
German petrol prices drop below 2 euros locally due to excise tax cut
Gasoline prices at many German gas stations dropped below 2 euros on Friday following a temporary excise duty reduction. The tax cut of approximately 17 cents per liter was implemented to alleviate th...
Israel detains two Gaza flotilla passengers for questioning
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that two organizers from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have been taken to Israel for interrogation. While other activists were released on the Greek islan...
You must try this supermarket's sushi: ‘Ultra-fresh fish and great rice’
Three culinary experts tested six supermarket sushi varieties, including both pre-packaged and freshly prepared options. The review highlights a significant range in quality and notes that sushi has b...
Nicolette Kluijver is often insecure: 'Knows what it's like to have doubts'
Television presenter Nicolette Kluijver shared in a column for Libelle that she often experiences self-doubt and insecurity despite her long career. She emphasized that vulnerability and strength are ...
Wrong amount charged 58 times at De Lange Heer on King’s Day; owner compensates visitors to avoid appearance of payment issues
Twan Stoelman, the owner of Café De Lange Heer in Haarlem, has publicly announced that 58 customers were overcharged during King's Day celebrations. The owner is compensating the affected visitors to...
Café 't Sluisje forced to remove regular tables after complaint: "They've been there for 30 years"
Café 't Sluisje in Amsterdam-Noord has been ordered to remove two popular community tables after a municipal review, triggered by a complaint, found they were situated outside the permitted terrace a...
ING outage disrupts card payments
ING bank is experiencing a technical malfunction that is causing difficulties for customers performing pin transactions. A spokesperson for the bank confirmed the issue, noting that payment services a...
Rik van de Westelaken on disappointing 'The Mole' ratings: 'Overkill'
Presenter Rik van de Westelaken addressed the declining viewership ratings for the 26th season of the popular Dutch show "Wie is de Mol?" ahead of its season finale. While he enjoyed the production, h...
Lost boy at Rijnstraat reunited with parents
A six-year-old boy found wandering alone on Rijnstraat in Amsterdam South was successfully reunited with his parents on the same evening. Local residents discovered the child around 8:30 PM and alerte...
'They are not monsters': Lawyer and criminologist advocate for TBS patients
Lawyer Jan-Jesse Lieftink and criminologist Parissima Rauf have launched a new podcast titled 'Diagnose Gestoord' to advocate for people sentenced to involuntary psychiatric treatment (TBS). They argu...
Emergo Day Orchestra prepares for Castricum Liberation Festival: ‘These are songs that fit the era’
The Dag Orkest van Emergo is preparing for its performance at the upcoming Liberation Day celebrations in Castricum on May 5. The orchestra will perform period-appropriate music, including the nationa...
German defense minister: US troop withdrawal was foreseeable
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the withdrawal of U.S. troops was foreseeable and expected. He emphasized that Germany is already taking steps to assume greater responsibility for ...
Wildfire near ’t Harde brought under control
Firefighters have contained a large wildfire in 't Harde, declaring the situation under control. The North and East Gelderland Security Region reported that the blaze is no longer spreading.
Motorcyclist injured after being hit by car, driver arrested
A motorcyclist was seriously injured and hospitalized with multiple fractures after being hit by a car on the Verlengde Stellingweg in Amsterdam Noord. The driver was arrested for causing an accident ...
Spirit Airlines shuts down after lack of US state aid
Spirit Airlines is immediately ceasing all operations after failing to secure emergency financial aid from the United States government. The budget carrier's collapse follows severe financial struggle...
Sergio Herman closes his Antwerp restaurants: 'Time to wind down'
Chef Sergio Herman has announced the closure of his Michelin-starred restaurant Le Pristine and his private kitchen PrivéPrivée in Antwerp at the end of this year. Herman shared the news on Instagra...
KNMI expects thunderstorms starting in Limburg, code yellow in part of the country
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for much of the Netherlands on Saturday due to expected thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rain. The warning covers nine provinces, beginning in Limburg during th...
Labor Day shines at Café de Zon: ‘The fight for better labor rights is far from over’
On Friday, Café de Zon hosted Labor Day celebrations featuring protest songs and discussions on trade unions and migrant workers' rights. The event emphasized that the struggle for improved labor rig...
Jet ski rider flees police on the Amstel with life-threatening maneuvers
Police are seeking witnesses after a jetski driver led them on a high-speed chase through the Amstel river in Amsterdam. The driver performed dangerous maneuvers through crowded waters to evade arrest...