Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Actress Audrey Plaza is pregnant with first child
Actress Aubrey Plaza is expecting her first child with her partner, Chris Abbott. Her management confirmed the news to People magazine.
Omroep MAX show Het Dorp returns after four years
The Omroep MAX television program "Het Dorp," hosted by Huub Stapel and Wim Daniëls, is returning after a four-year hiatus. Broadcaster director Jan Slagter confirmed the weekly show's revival in a r...
Boost for consumers: gas price falls to lowest level since start of Iran war
European gas prices dropped by up to 20% on Wednesday morning following a ceasefire between Iran and the United States. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has led to expectations that gas supplies ...
Stock markets relieved, but shipping companies wonder: is it really safer?
Asian stock markets surged and oil prices fell following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Iran conflict. Despite market optimism, shipping companies remain hesitant to resume full operations thr...
Despite Iran truce, petrol hits record high while gas prices plummet
Despite a recent truce in the conflict involving Iran, gasoline prices have hit a record high of 2.599 per liter, with a slight decrease anticipated in the coming days. Conversely, European natural ga...
Majority of young vapers still use flavored vapes
A majority of young people in the Netherlands who vape continue to use prohibited flavored products despite a national ban, according to 2025 data from the Trimbos Institute. Although nearly all surve...
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Collision between tram and car in IJburg, driver slightly injured
A car and a tram collided on Tuesday night at an intersection in the IJburg neighborhood of Amsterdam, resulting in minor injuries for the car driver. Police are currently investigating the cause of t...
Trump: US will help with traffic flow in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States will assist with traffic management in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was made around midnight local time.
Employees to lose 500 euros a year due to government plans, says CNV union
According to an analysis by the CNV trade union, employees in the Netherlands will lose up to nearly 500 euros per year due to the new cabinet's plans. Middle-income earners are expected to be the mos...
US oil price falls after US-Iran truce
The price of American oil has dropped by approximately 17 percent following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran. This significant decline reflects the ...
Enormous piles of bulky waste at Sloten dumping ground: "Dramatic"
Residents in the Sloten neighborhood of Amsterdam are reporting an increase in illegal waste dumping after the city installed a concrete container intended to solve the problem. The municipality ackno...
Controversial lidocaine treatment for long COVID at Velsen clinic 40 percent cheaper after major provider steps in
Lidocaine treatment for long covid patients at a clinic in Velsen-Noord will become at least 40 percent cheaper following the involvement of a major provider. The clinic announced the price reduction ...
Jessie Jazz Vuijk 'mourns' family expansion: 'No longer just the three of us'
Model Jessie Jazz Vuijk shared an emotional post on Instagram regarding her second pregnancy. She expressed that she is finding it difficult to adjust to the idea of her family no longer consisting of...
Netanyahu: Truce between Iran and US does not include Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel supports U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend attacks on Iran for a two-week period. However, Netanyahu clarified that this...
Witness who pointed to Taghi family in Peter R. de Vries murder recants: ‘I testified under heavy pressure’
Ismaïl M., a witness who previously identified a nephew of Ridouan Taghi as the mastermind behind Peter R. de Vries's murder, has retracted his statement. He claims the initial testimony was given un...
Measuring cup markings illegible after a few months. Is that normal? Bol.com thinks so
A customer reported that the markings on a measuring cup purchased from Bol.com became unreadable after only a few months of use. Despite the product's short functional lifespan, the retailer reported...
Pioniers coach fears chaos over new time limit: ‘What if a close game comes down to the last pitch? It has nothing to do with the game. Terrible’
Coaches from baseball teams Kinheim and Hoofddorp Pioniers have expressed concerns over new rule changes, including a controversial time limit, as they prepare for the upcoming Dutch Hoofdklasse seaso...
Haarlem North is number one fireworks hotspot: nearly 50% of citywide nuisance
Haarlem-Noord has been identified as the primary hotspot for firework nuisance in Haarlem during the recent New Year's Eve celebrations. Data released by the municipality reveals that nearly half of t...
Peterson returns to IJmuiden, logistics provider active in IJmondhaven for six months
Logistics service provider Peterson has re-established its presence in IJmuiden, operating from the IJmondhaven for the past six months. The company is currently based in a multi-tenant business build...