Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
The former coat check of Chinese restaurant Sea Palace now houses a display case with wife cakes and matcha-strawberry bolo bao
Chinese restaurant Sea Palace in Amsterdam has converted its former coat check into a new bakery and café featuring traditional and modern treats. Operated by third-generation baker Isabel But, the s...
Cocaine press with gang logo found in Amsterdam rental home, judge approves eviction
A court in Amsterdam has ordered the eviction of a tenant after police discovered a large-scale cocaine processing facility inside his rental apartment in October 2025. Despite the tenant's claims of ...
Ben Saunders' family not present at funeral: 'Hardest decision'
The family of the late singer Ben Saunders has decided not to attend his funeral, describing it as the hardest decision they have ever had to make. Saunders, who won the first season of The Voice of H...
Mensje van Keulen writes Book Week gift, Japke-d. Bouma a themed edition
Mensje van Keulen and Japke-d. Bouma have been selected to create the primary publications for the 2027 Book Week in the Netherlands. The event, running from March 10 to March 21, focuses on the theme...
Chatting with a stranger: Margriet organizes Start the Conversation meetings at the Haarlem library
Magazine Margriet is hosting 'Start the Conversation' meetings in libraries across the Netherlands to help people overcome loneliness and social anxiety. A local session is scheduled for November 13, ...
Mensje van Keulen and Japke-d. Bouma to write for Book Week 2027
Authors Mensje van Keulen and Japke-d. Bouma have been selected to write the featured works for the 2027 Boekenweek in the Netherlands. The event, which follows the theme Kijk ons nou, is scheduled to...
Ajax player Kasper Dolberg sidelined for extended period due to injury with Danish national team
Ajax player Kasper Dolberg will be sidelined for an extended period following an injury sustained while playing for the Danish national team. Consequently, his club teammate Anton Gaaei has been calle...
World Cup visitors bombarded with fast food and drink advertisements
A study found that unhealthy food and drink brands dominated advertising during the World Cup, appearing in over 70 percent of all visible branding throughout the live matches. These advertisements we...
Death of Cindy Crawford's son investigated as possible overdose
The son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Presley Gerber, has died, with authorities in Santa Monica investigating the death as a potential drug overdose. Gerber, a successful model who had previous...
12-year sentence demanded for corrupt Amsterdam official Jim B. for selling data used in dozens of attacks
Prosecutors are seeking a 12-year prison sentence for a former Amsterdam tax office employee who allegedly sold private citizen data to criminals. The leaked information was used to facilitate a wave ...
Public Prosecution Service demands 12-year prison sentence for former civil servant Jim B. for selling data from municipal systems
The Public Prosecution Service has requested a 12-year prison sentence for former Amsterdam civil servant Jim B. for selling sensitive municipal data to criminals. Prosecutors linked the leaked inform...
Health Council advises against structural 13-week ultrasound
The Health Council of the Netherlands has advised against the structural implementation of the 13-week ultrasound, citing high rates of false positives and missed abnormalities. Despite this recommend...
Health Council advises against structural 13-week ultrasound
The Health Council of the Netherlands has advised against permanently implementing the 13-week prenatal ultrasound due to high rates of false positives and missed diagnoses. Although the screening wil...
Labor Inspectorate arrests two ex-convicts for benefit fraud
Two former convicts have been arrested by the Netherlands Labor Inspectorate for allegedly defrauding the UWV of 160,000 euros. The suspects reportedly used forged prison discharge documents to illici...
Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok are in the doghouse, and Hyves is cleverly capitalizing on it
The former social network Hyves is making a comeback to offer users a nostalgic alternative to major platforms like Facebook and TikTok. The company aims to attract users by emphasizing that their dat...
'Queen of water lilies' in bloom, Hortus Amsterdam extends opening hours
The Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam is extending its opening hours to allow the public to view the rare, two-night blooming cycle of its Victoria Longwood Hybrid water lily. Known for its massive size a...
Charles does not come off well in Diana's brother's book, but it is not real news
Earl Spencer’s new book about his late sister, Princess Diana, includes several controversial claims regarding King Charles's behavior during their marriage. While the book has sparked public discus...
Eros Ramazzotti postpones Ziggo Dome concert to 2028 following vocal cord surgery
Eros Ramazzotti has postponed his Ziggo Dome concert in Amsterdam to April 5, 2028, to allow for recovery following vocal cord surgery. The artist is rescheduling his international tour dates to prior...
New ideas for Haarlem during the Initiative Café
Haarlem will host an Initiative Café on October 6, 2026, where residents can present community improvement projects to a jury and receive feedback from fellow citizens. The event serves as a platform...
Former Martinair cargo pilots are entitled to back pay from KLM
Former Martinair cargo pilots have won the right to back pay from KLM for the period spanning 2014 to 2022 following an improper company transfer. Although the court denied their request for retroacti...