Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Police remove Betuwe line occupiers, dozens arrested
Police have removed and arrested dozens of protesters from the activist group Geef Tegengas who were occupying the Betuwelijn railway near Valburg. The demonstrators were cleared from the tracks and t...
Simon Keizer on Botox and cosmetic procedures: ‘I’d do that hair transplant again in a heartbeat’
Dutch singer Simon Keizer shares his experiences with medical and cosmetic procedures, including his satisfaction with a hair transplant. In an interview with Mezza magazine, he also discusses health ...
Persian Gulf oil blockade sends Amsterdam gasoline as far as Australia
One week left in the season for Malevy Leons: Toughing it out and shooting free throws left-handed
Dutch basketball player Malevy Leons is playing through the final week of his season despite a bruised right wrist. Due to a high number of injuries on the Warriors' roster, Leons is forced to remain ...
Theo has been eating blue cheese and pear salads for five years for an artwork in his living room
An Amsterdam resident named Theo has spent the last five years building a large pyramid sculpture in his living room using over 800 empty salad containers. He eats the same blue cheese and pear salad ...
Collision between motorcyclist and fatbike rider, both rushed to hospital
Psychiatric treatment for man who hit coffeeshop worker 18 times with bicycle kickstand
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for attacking two coffeeshop employees on Amsterdam's Kloveniersburgwal with a bicycle kickstand. The court ruled the inci...
Iranian parliament speaker wants ceasefire in Lebanon first
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that a ceasefire in Lebanon must be established before Iran will enter negotiations with the United States. Additionally, Ghalibaf demande...
Driver in Peter R. de Vries murder stabbed in prison
Kamil E., the convicted driver in the murder of journalist Peter R. de Vries, was injured during a stabbing incident at a prison in Roermond. His lawyer confirmed the attack following reports by the D...
Two injured after collision between motorcycle and fatbike in Southeast
Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries following a collision between a motorcycle and a fatbike on the Karspeldreef in Amsterdam-Zuidoost around 6:00 PM. Emergency services, including a tr...
Why are women's circles so popular? ‘We are looking for new rituals’
Women's circles are gaining popularity as a space for connection and the creation of new rituals where participants share intimate life details. Reporter Hedske Vochteloo investigates these gatherings...
Women candidly share menopause experiences in photo book Overgangmakers: ‘With my story I want to show people that more is possible’
Award-winning photographer Marieke Zwartscholten has released a new photobook titled 'Overgangmakers,' featuring the personal stories of 24 women from the Netherlands and Belgium navigating menopause....
Will there be a referendum on a boycott of Israel? Parties look ahead
The Amsterdam city council is debating whether to hold a referendum on boycotting Israel, despite an independent committee's advice that foreign policy falls outside municipal jurisdiction. While part...
Eye(s) Open exhibition exposes colonial camera as instrument of power
What hysteria over a night at the White House, says Jan-Kees Emmer: 'It serves the national interest'
The Dutch royal couple and Prime Minister Jetten are facing criticism for their diplomatic visit to the United States to meet President Donald Trump. Much of the controversy focuses on the royal coupl...
Air France-KLM CEO earned €5.1 million last year, Netherlands objects
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith earned 5.1 million euros last year, more than triple the salary of KLM CEO Marjan Rintel. The Dutch government has raised objections to the compensation package, which was...
Bad weather and events scheduled too close together led to dangerous situations at ADE in Zaandam, forcing police to intervene
Many killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
On Friday, Israeli attacks on the Lebanese town of Nabatieh and surrounding areas resulted in approximately twenty deaths, including eight civilians. A strike on a government building killed thirteen ...
Netherlands also opposes KLM CEO Smith’s exorbitant pay
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith earned 5.1 million euros last year, more than triple the salary of KLM CEO Marjan Rintel. The disclosure in the aviation group's annual report has sparked criticism in the...
Richard Kemper horrified by ‘target of five’ diet: ‘It’s like eating as if you’re already on chemo’
Richard Kemper expressed strong disapproval of specific dietary guidelines, comparing the suggested food to a diet for chemotherapy patients. Additionally, residents in Bloemendaal welcomed news of a ...