Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sylvester Stallone regrets doing his own stunts: 'I feel like an idiot'
Sylvester Stallone regrets performing his own dangerous stunts during his career, citing severe, long-term injuries that have required numerous surgeries. The actor now advises others to leave such wo...
Public Prosecution Service again demands 14-year prison sentence for ex-partner of Suzanne Boon, murdered in 2016
The Public Prosecution Service is seeking a 14-year prison sentence against Robert L. in an appeal case concerning the 2016 murder of his ex-partner, Suzanne Boon. Prosecutors argue that compelling ev...
Record for Amsterdam Marathon: participants from 161 countries
The 51st Amsterdam Marathon has set a record by attracting participants from 161 different countries to compete this weekend. The event will host 32,000 runners for the full marathon and 15,000 for th...
Everything you need to know ahead of Ajax vs Hajduk Split
Ajax will face Hajduk Split while missing several key players such as Bissouma, Adingra, Blind, and Berghuis. Despite these roster setbacks, the team remains focused on their goal of winning trophies ...
Professor sees families no longer keeping vigil for days at a dying relative's bedside: they have to get back to work
Professor Kris Vissers of Radboudumc expresses concern that patients at the end of their lives are too often rushed toward death. He notes that families who are unable to properly say goodbye due to w...
Waarderbrug closed for 6 months
The Waarderbrug in Haarlem will be closed for major maintenance from October 26, 2026, until April 2027. During this period, traffic will be diverted, a temporary ferry will be provided for pedestrian...
Cabinet does not rule out support for seal center but wants investigation into cause of million-euro deficit first
The Dutch government is considering potential financial aid for the struggling Werelderfgoedcentrum Waddenzee in Lauwersoog, but will first investigate the root causes of its significant budget defici...
Video | Harry and Meghan in public for the first time since returning to the UK
Prince Harry and Meghan have been spotted in public for the first time since returning to the United Kingdom at the end of August. The couple had been living in the United States since 2020 before the...
Primeur at Artis: injured bird receives first fully 3D-printed beak
A southern ground hornbill at Artis zoo has successfully received the world's first fully 3D-printed prosthetic beak after its original was broken. The collaborative surgical procedure, which utilized...
Harry Styles concerts in Arena caused inflation in the Netherlands to rise
Economists from De Nederlandsche Bank have linked a series of ten concerts by Harry Styles in Amsterdam to a rise in Dutch inflation during May. The high demand from international fans led to a signif...
Air France-KLM misses out: Lufthansa in talks for full takeover of TAP Air Portugal
Lufthansa is negotiating a full takeover of TAP Air Portugal after initially securing a 49.9 percent stake for 1.2 billion euros. This deal edged out Air France-KLM, which also aimed to acquire the ai...
Albert Heijn resumes deliveries of shelf-stable and fresh products to all stores
Albert Heijn has resumed deliveries of fresh and non-perishable goods to stores across the Netherlands following a recent supply chain disruption. While physical store inventory is improving, online o...
Rejection of Romee Strijd sparks new debate in the modeling world: ‘I don’t want influencers, I want models’
The rejection of model Romee Strijd has sparked a fresh debate within the fashion industry regarding the growing trend of influencers appearing on runways. Critics and industry professionals are quest...
Prison sentences demanded for three men in assault that shook IJmond
Prosecutors have demanded prison sentences of up to two years for three men involved in the brutal assault of a 17-year-old in Beverwijk last year. The public circulation of violent footage caused wid...
Floor Jansen leaves metal band Nightwish after thirteen years: 'Difficult decision'
Floor Jansen is leaving the metal band Nightwish after thirteen years to focus entirely on her solo career. The singer, who previously fronted the band After Forever, has announced plans for a new alb...
Banks must reimburse phishing victims within one working day, even if the customer made a serious mistake
The European Court of Justice has ruled that banks must immediately reimburse victims of phishing attacks by the end of the next working day, even if the bank suspects the client of gross negligence. ...
Diddy sustains head injury in prison fight with drug lord
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was treated for a head injury after fighting with inmate Christopher 'Dudus' Coke at the Fort Dix prison in New Jersey. Both men were placed in solitary confinement following the al...
Jetten calls on Trump and Musk to keep helping Ukraine: ‘Russians are attacking on an assembly line’
Dutch official Rob Jetten and other European leaders in Brussels are urging Donald Trump and Elon Musk to restore support for Ukraine, criticizing current American restrictions on intelligence and sat...
Video | Ali G confronts rapper Drake at LA premiere: 'He's copying my style'
The comedic character Ali G confronted rapper Drake at a film premiere in Los Angeles, humorously claiming that the musician has been copying his distinctive style. This brief interaction occurred dur...
