Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (September 14 - September 21)
Various streets in Haarlem are experiencing traffic disruptions and closures between September 14 and September 21 due to ongoing construction and maintenance. Motorists should anticipate speed reduct...
Online bank Revolut misled by cybercriminals posing as government officials
Online bank Revolut has admitted to mistakenly providing sensitive customer data to cybercriminals who posed as government officials. The breach, which affected customers in various countries includin...
The die is cast: Schiphol will definitively shrink and noise limits will finally be enforced
The Council of State has approved government plans to implement stricter noise regulations and flight caps at Schiphol Airport starting November 1. These measures aim to significantly reduce noise pol...
What it’s like to be a designated survivor minister: I watched the Speech from the Throne on TV, with some nuts
Every year, the Dutch Council of Ministers designates one minister to stay away from the King's Speech to ensure government continuity in the event of an emergency. It has been revealed that for years...
Amsterdam newspaper September: good neighbors
The September edition of the Krant Amsterdam focuses on social issues, including addressing loneliness, preventing waste, and providing assistance with taxes. The publication highlights various commun...
Editor-in-chief Freek Staps steps down at ANP: 'Space for new leadership'
Freek Staps is stepping down as editor-in-chief of the Dutch news agency ANP after seven and a half years of leadership. Director Martha Riemsma praised his contributions to the organization's journal...
Koninklijke HFC signs Paul Fosu-Mensah
Koninklijke HFC has signed midfielder and defender Paul Fosu-Mensah on a free transfer. The player joins the club following his time with the Norwegian team Brattvåg and previous experience at severa...
Samuel Welten to hold his first solo concerts in February
Musician Samuel Welten will perform his first solo concerts this February at Paradiso and TivoliVredenburg. The artist rose to fame last year with his chart-topping debut single and has since earned n...
After heavy drinking and an ecstasy pill, 18-year-old Vera ends up with her father at Dr. Rutger's: 'I'm tripping hard, doctor'
As introductory days for higher education begin in the Netherlands, students are increasingly facing risks related to alcohol and drug use. A doctor highlights the challenges of treating young student...
Keja Klaasje Kwestro wint Theo d'Or voor rol in F*CK LOLITA
Keja Klaasje Kwestro has won the Theo d'Or award for her role in the play F*CK LOLITA, which reimagines the story of the protagonist from Vladimir Nabokov's famous novel. Other theater professionals w...
Video | Meghan shares footage of family in the United Kingdom
Meghan Markle has shared footage of her family in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan intend to keep their residence in the United States for the time being.
The bittersweet message on Amsterdam's Haringpakkersbrug by artist Hedy Tjin: 'These melting ice creams symbolize an earth on fire'
Artist Hedy Tjin has created a vibrant new art installation on Amsterdam's Haringpakkersbrug featuring colorful, melting ice cream cones. While the work initially appears cheerful, Tjin intended the i...
Loes Haverkort undergoes surgery for brain tumor: 'The world turned upside down'
Actress Loes Haverkort has successfully undergone awake surgery to remove a low-grade, slow-growing brain tumor. She is currently recovering well and has already returned to work, with upcoming projec...
Oil prices rise again due to closed oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia
Global oil prices have reached their highest levels since May after a drone attack forced Saudi Arabia to close a key pipeline. The disruption is tightening oil supplies, leading to significant price ...
Through Margreet Dolman, it was as if the canal district had hijacked an hour of airtime on commercial station RTL 4
Margreet Dolman has returned to television on RTL 4 after fourteen years, broadcasting from Theater de Richel in Amsterdam. The program features a unique mix of political discussion, satire, and cultu...
Israeli minister seeks to revoke citizenship of Gaza documentary filmmakers
Israeli minister Miki Zohar is seeking to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their documentary exposed military practices in Gaza, including the use of AI for tar...
Amazon temporarily suspends work with air freight carrier after fatal plane crash
Amazon has suspended its contract with air freight provider 21 Air following a fatal plane crash that killed five people on the ground. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the in...
Cyclists choose their own path during Linnaeusstraat closure: "People make their own rules"
Long-term construction on Linnaeusstraat in Amsterdam-Oost has forced cyclists to use pedestrian areas, creating safety concerns for local walkers. Unofficial modifications to traffic signs have added...
Energy bills to rise significantly due to power grid expansion: 140 euros extra per year
Dutch households will face an average annual energy bill increase of 140 euros next year due to rising grid tariffs. The surge is primarily driven by the need for extensive investments in power infras...
New climate lawsuit against the State: Malaysian rainforest disappears into Dutch power plants
Comité Schone Lucht has launched a lawsuit against the Dutch government, claiming that wood from Malaysian rainforests is being incorrectly certified as sustainable biomass for energy plants. Despite...