Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Paul and Wouter on the 13-year-old hired to shoot a Hells Angel: ‘It’s a disorganized mess’
Crime reporters Paul and Wouter are analyzing the alarming recruitment of a thirteen-year-old student from the Amsterdam region to carry out a shooting in Hamburg. The journalists described the incide...
Haarlem library membership remains virtually unchanged
Library membership in Haarlem has remained largely stable, with one in five residents maintaining a card despite national growth trends. While youth participation has seen a slight increase, adult mem...
Could AI wipe out humanity very soon, as Anthropic researchers claim? Smart people have been wrong before
Researchers at the AI company Anthropic have warned that advanced artificial intelligence could potentially pose an existential threat to humanity. Experts in the field remain divided on the severity ...
Eight co-defendants of ‘Rico the Chilean’ on trial in messy mega-case over 2016 ‘missions’
Eight co-defendants of Rico the Chilean are currently on trial at the Amsterdam District Court for their involvement in a criminal organization. The case, which focuses on charges of money laundering ...
André Hazes cancels all scheduled performances due to vocal problems
Dutch singer André Hazes has canceled his upcoming performances to avoid permanent vocal damage after being advised to rest his voice. This decision follows a previous two-month break announced in Au...
Large-scale European fraud with slaughter and sport horses, NVWA conducts raids
Authorities across four European countries, including the Netherlands, have launched a crackdown on a major fraud network involving the illegal slaughter of sport horses. The operation involved 24 rai...
Kate Hudson still not married five years after engagement: 'Way too expensive'
Kate Hudson and her partner Danny Fujikawa remain unmarried five years after their engagement due to difficulties with planning and guest list logistics. The actress cited the high financial cost of w...
I talk to old-timers from the criminal underworld in court – a benefit of those cold case trials
Stedelijk convincingly showcases the dark, radical and complex work behind Yayoi Kusama's exuberant universe
The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is presenting a major retrospective exhibition of the late artist Yayoi Kusama. The show delves into the deeper, darker, and more complex aspects of her work, contras...
Uilenstede turns 60: ‘I lived on cans of baked beans, but we got to study and that was wonderful’
The Uilenstede student campus in Amsterdam is celebrating its 60th anniversary this weekend with a commemorative reunion. Early residents reflect on the site's history, highlighting the deep connectio...
25-year-old Amsterdammer arrested for shooting at cafe in Osdorp
A 25-year-old Amsterdam man has been arrested for opening fire outside a cafe on the Osdorper Ban on July 11. No one was injured during the incident, and police are currently investigating the motive ...
Ryanair denies passenger was sucked out of window
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has disputed claims that a passenger was sucked out of a plane window during a flight that suffered a suspected bird strike upon departing Greece. While the airline maintai...
Tennis legend Federer in Amsterdam: "Cycling allowed me to really feel the vibe of this city"
Tennis legend Roger Federer visited Amsterdam this week to host a youth tennis clinic for children at the Olympic Stadium. During his stay, the former Grand Slam champion explored the city by bicycle ...
Jimmy Kimmel moves Democrat interview to YouTube after FCC threats
Jimmy Kimmel has moved a scheduled interview with a Democratic candidate to YouTube after the FCC threatened his network and local stations with regulatory action. Kimmel stated the move was necessary...
Employers will soon be banned from deducting rent from migrant workers' minimum wage
The Dutch government plans to ban employers from deducting rent from the minimum wage of migrant workers to prevent exploitation. The measure, set to take effect by July 2028, will be implemented alon...
Far-right gains ground in Europe, but Rutte does not believe countries will cave to Russia
NATO head Mark Rutte stated that the rise of far-right parties across Europe will not undermine support for Ukraine or the alliance's rearmament goals. He expressed confidence that member states will ...
Harry Styles continues world tour with opening act Kylie Minogue in LA
Harry Styles has extended his world tour into 2027, announcing multiple concert dates across various international cities with supporting artists like Kylie Minogue and Tinashe. The singer expressed a...
Cabinet will not file complaint over data vault: 'Shutters will come down'
The Dutch cabinet will not file a criminal complaint regarding a newly rediscovered digital vault containing 25 million documents related to the child benefit scandal. While opposition parties demand ...
Why expensive energy is currently barely affecting the economy and when that could change
Although high energy and fuel prices are causing frustration, the Dutch economy has not yet suffered significant negative impacts. Experts are currently analyzing when and how these rising costs might...
Five-year prison sentence for killing ex-girlfriend in West home
A man named Misael L. has been sentenced to five years in prison for the death of his girlfriend at her home in Amsterdam-West in 2024. Although the prosecution sought a longer term, the court ruled t...