Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Thirty Seconds to Mars to perform at AFAS Live next year
The American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, led by brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, will perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on April 25, 2027. Concert organizer MOJO announced the event as part of t...
Murder suspect Clen V. sold ‘number one planner’ on Bol.com, retailer cuts ties
Online retailer Bol.com has suspended its partnership with top seller Clen V. following his arrest on suspicion of murdering his 40-year-old girlfriend. The suspect sold tens of thousands of anti-stre...
State appeals Bonaire climate case ruling
The Dutch government is appealing a court ruling that ordered the state to increase its efforts to protect Bonaire from the effects of climate change. The original judgment, following a lawsuit by Gre...
Jerrycans flying off the shelves: Hardware stores selling three times as many
Hardware stores in the Netherlands are reporting a significant increase in jerrycan sales as consumers travel to neighboring countries to purchase cheaper fuel. The Dutch motoring association ANWB has...
House on Waddenstraat closed due to illegal brothel with two sex workers: ‘Nuisance for residents’
Mayor Jos Wienen has closed a residence on Waddenstraat for three months after discovering an illegal brothel operating with two sex workers. The decision follows long-term nuisance reported by neighb...
Prosecutors demand 28 years for fugitive Amsterdam man Salim B. (45) for inciting gangland hit
Second ferry temporarily out of service for maintenance
From April 13 to May 1, only one ferry will operate between Velsen-Noord and Velsen-Zuid because the second vessel is undergoing maintenance. This temporary reduction in service will limit crossing op...
Tata Steel faces fine for obstructing inspections
The North Sea Canal Area Environment Agency has threatened Tata Steel with a penalty of 10,000 euros per violation for obstructing environmental inspections. This measure follows multiple instances in...
Attention road users: N247 closed for two weeks, major disruption expected
The N247 road between 't Schouw and the A10 intersection will be closed for two weeks starting April 12 for essential asphalt replacement. Authorities expect significant traffic disruption and advise ...
Lisette Ma Neza (28) receives Young Quill from Golden Quill winner Gershwin Bonevacia
‘Penises out!’: Tesla Amsterdam intervenes after notorious party, but it’s not that simple
A court has ruled that Tesla's Amsterdam branch cannot summarily dismiss an employee who shouted an inappropriate phrase during a group photo at a company event. While the judge acknowledged the behav...
World Food Programme warns of food crisis in Lebanon
The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that Lebanon is facing an imminent food crisis amid ongoing unrest in the Middle East. This warning highlights the worsening humanitarian situation a...
All PSV celebration rioters released, face fines and penalties
Seventeen individuals arrested during the PSV championship celebration in Eindhoven have been released from police custody. Those detained received fines for various offenses, including vandalism, str...
Professor banned for two years after forgetting to scan eight items offers Albert Heijn a solution
Professor Maarten Steinbuch received a two-year ban from an Albert Heijn supermarket after failing to scan eight out of twelve items during a self-checkout spot check. Faced with the choice of a ban o...
Longstanding discontent over hacked healthcare provider ChipSoft: ‘They hold hospitals in a stranglehold’
Healthcare IT provider ChipSoft has been hacked, potentially compromising patient data across various hospitals. The company is currently facing significant criticism for its near-monopoly position an...
National strike by university hospital staff called off
A national day of action scheduled for April 16 at university hospitals has been canceled after labor unions LAD and FBZ reached additional agreements with employer organization UMCNL. These unions, w...
John de Bever and Kees Stevens to get their own movie: 'Everything for the fans'
Dutch singer John de Bever and his husband Kees Stevens have announced their first cinema film, titled 'De Bevers: Alles voor de Fans!', scheduled for release next year. Filming is set to begin later ...
Regulator: misconduct among divorce lawyers
The National Supervisory Organization for the Legal Profession has reported that nine high-impact divorce lawyers in the Netherlands failed to meet professional standards. The findings follow an inves...
Stefano Gabbana steps down as chairman of Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana
Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of the Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, which he co-founded. Although he resigned in December, the news was only recently made public according to re...
Diesel price continues to fall slightly since Middle East ceasefire
Diesel prices in the Netherlands have continued to decrease slightly, reaching an average of 2.732 euros per liter on Friday. According to UnitedConsumers, this price drop follows a ceasefire in the M...