Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Public Prosecution Service demands prison sentence for Amsterdam man who abused his 13-year-old daughter: 'He begged her not to tell anyone'
The Public Prosecution Service is seeking a five-year prison sentence and mandatory supervision for a 35-year-old Amsterdam man accused of sexually abusing his 13-year-old daughter. The defendant alle...
New The Dinner Club series tells more than the original book
A new Netflix series titled De Eetclub expands upon the original book by delving deeper into the perspectives and backstories of its characters. The series explores the unraveling of a friendship in B...
Very expensive: Apple quietly raises prices of older iPhone models by 100 to 350 euros
Apple has unexpectedly raised the prices of its older iPhone models by 100 to 350 euros following the release of its latest devices. The increases, which affect even budget-friendly options, are attri...
Coffeeshop to be converted into fish restaurant in Haarlem, tolerance permit not yet finalized
A Haarlem coffee shop owner has received court approval to renovate a new site at the Waarderpolder industrial estate to relocate from the city center. While construction can proceed, the final permit...
US investigates controversial multi-billion dollar deal between NVIDIA and AI company Groq
U.S. regulators are investigating a controversial multi-billion dollar licensing agreement between NVIDIA and AI firm Groq over potential antitrust concerns. Lawmakers fear the deal, which saw Groq ex...
Hundreds of thousands of euros worth of cocaine and a pistol found at Banneplein
Police in Amsterdam seized over six kilograms of cocaine and a loaded firearm from a residence on Banneplein following a report of a suspicious odor. The property has been ordered to close for three m...
Stench report leads to discovery of drug lab: home in Amsterdam-North closed for three months
Authorities discovered a drug laboratory in an Amsterdam-North home after suspects fled the scene and discarded a large quantity of cocaine. Police seized several kilograms of drugs, equipment, and a ...
In pictures | Long queues for the nearly thousand-year-old Bayeux Tapestry in London
Long queues have formed in London to view the nearly one-thousand-year-old Bayeux Tapestry. The famous French artifact has been loaned to the United Kingdom for the first time in over nine centuries.
Cabinet wants more green gas, but Parliament is concerned about the costs
The Dutch government is proposing a mandatory green gas blending requirement to reduce CO2 emissions, aiming to double production by 2031. While the industry supports the move, Parliament is concerned...
Home of 79-year-old woman in Diemen targeted by explosion for second time this summer
A 79-year-old woman's home in Diemen was damaged by an explosive device for the second time this summer, though she escaped injury on both occasions. Police are currently investigating whether the res...
Sharon Stone has not had sex for a long time: 'Little luck in love'
Actress Sharon Stone has revealed she has been celibate for a long time, stating she is no longer interested in casual dating. Now that her children are grown, the star is searching for a meaningful l...
Families and adult asylum seekers at Heemstede asylum center
Heemstede is planning a new asylum center near the Cruquiusbrug to house 160 individuals, following the cancellation of a previous site proposal. Residents expressed safety concerns during a public me...
Explainer | Tate brothers complain about ‘harsh conditions’ in cell: what files reveal
An American judge has ordered Andrew and Tristan Tate to remain in custody while their extradition case moves forward. Court documents indicate that the brothers have frequently complained about the d...
Video | Actor Christian Bale opens village for foster families in California
Actor Christian Bale has established a village designed for foster families in California through his non-profit organization, Together California. The project features 12 houses that provide resident...
Try a new sport for free in Amsterdam
From September 18 to 27, the Amsterdam Sports and Exercise Week offers residents the opportunity to try various sports and activities for free. The event aims to encourage physical activity throughout...
Video | IShowSpeed does backflip with new iPhone Duo in front of Apple CEO
Content creator IShowSpeed performed a backflip while holding the new iPhone Duo in front of Apple executive John Ternus. Ternus observed the stunt and applauded the streamer following the performance...
Nearly half of women drink alcohol just before pregnancy, one in eight still smoke or vape
Recent data from the Trimbos-instituut reveals that nearly half of women consume alcohol and over 12 percent smoke or vape in the weeks leading up to pregnancy. While traditional cigarette use is decl...
Heritage of the Week | A gondola on the Amstel
During Open Monument Day on September 12 and 13, the public can visit the Amstel Hotel in Amsterdam. The building gained international fame through the influence of masseur Dr. Mezger, who is often ca...
ProRail expects more than 520 malfunctions again this year
ProRail anticipates over 520 rail malfunctions this year, driven by higher train density and increasingly frequent extreme weather events. A projected 3.1 billion euro budget shortfall through 2040 is...
With Millefeuille, Lise Delabie has written a vulnerable and important book about the grief following a miscarriage
Lise Delabie's novel Millefeuille provides an intimate and vulnerable look at the experience of grieving a miscarriage. Through the integration of an essay on artist Yayoi Kusama, the author explores ...