Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Germany aims to lower food prices to boost purchasing power: should the Netherlands follow suit?
The Dutch government is exploring options to support purchasing power, such as a potential VAT reduction on food, amidst rising prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Reporter Peet Vogels e...
Man injured in Amsterdam stabbing
A man was injured in a stabbing incident at Koningin Wilhelminaplein in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon and transported to the hospital. Police are currently investigating the circumstances and searc...
Inspectorate: 42 violations among cannabis experiment growers last year
The Inspectorate of Justice and Security reported 42 violations among the ten licensed growers participating in the Dutch cannabis experiment last year. Out of 46 inspections conducted, authorities is...
Juice vlogger Yvonne Coldeweijer expects John de Mol to pay her in full
Kamernet scammer gets community service and avoids jail for getting his life back on track
In-house furnace builder training helps LIZ Holland tackle staff shortage
LIZ Holland in Velsen-Noord has launched an internal training program for oven builders to address a persistent shortage of specialized personnel. The initiative provides hands-on masonry and construc...
Tobacco company behind Lucky Strike fined for advertising at Pinkpop
British American Tobacco has been fined for illegal advertising at the Pinkpop music festival in the Netherlands. While this specific penalty was upheld, another previously imposed fine against the ma...
Controversial rapper Ye banned from UK for performances
The British government has denied American rapper Ye entry into the United Kingdom, preventing him from headlining the Wireless Festival in London this summer. The move follows significant criticism o...
"They were gone within two minutes," shopkeeper frustrated after burglary
Two masked burglars stole approximately fifty smartphones and several tablets from a second-hand shop on Generaal Cronj) straat in Haarlem early Tuesday morning. The suspects broke into the store usin...
UK denies Ye entry
The British government has denied rapper Kanye West, known as Ye, entry into the United Kingdom this summer. This decision follows controversy surrounding his planned headlining performance at the Wir...
Trees Kolen finds meaning in volunteering at De Groene Gekko: ‘I prefer being at the front of the shop, by the baby toys’
Trees Kolen, a 67-year-old from Beverwijk, volunteers weekly at the second-hand toy store De Groene Gekko in Haarlem's Koningstraat. She finds deep meaning in her work there, noting that the shop prov...
Trump warns Iran: entire civilization will die
US President Donald Trump has issued a severe warning to Iran on Truth Social, claiming that a whole civilization could be destroyed tonight. These comments mark an escalation in pressure as the presi...
Nationwide attacks reported on Iran's infrastructure
Iranian media have reported nationwide attacks targeting the country's transport infrastructure. Reports indicate that bridges and railways are among the facilities currently under fire.
Charlie's Angels actress Cheryl Ladd had 'aggressive form' of breast cancer
American actress Cheryl Ladd revealed that she underwent treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer. She made the announcement during a reunion panel with former "Charlie's Angels" co-stars Jac...
Community service and suspended prison sentence for fake online landlord
A man has been sentenced to 180 hours of community service and a two-month suspended prison sentence for defrauding eighteen house hunters out of approximately €21,000. He targeted people moving to ...
From pavement shitters to sisters of mercy: what are your favorite Amsterdam nicknames?
Residents of Amsterdam have created numerous nicknames for various locations and objects throughout the city. The article highlights several local examples and invites readers to share their own favor...
Castor College qualifies for TeamNL Moves 2026 final
Students from Castor College in Beverwijk have qualified for the finals of TeamNL Moves 2026. The selection took place following their participation in the regional preliminary rounds held last week.
Media: US attacks Iranian oil island Kharg
The United States has reportedly conducted attacks on Kharg Island, a strategic hub that handles approximately 90 percent of Iran's oil exports. Multiple explosions were reported on the island, which ...
TSA tips off ICE: hundreds of arrests
Since President Donald Trump took office, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made more than 800 arrests based on tips from airport security. According to internal ICE data reported b...
Former President Sarkozy maintains innocence in Libya case appeal
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy testified in court on Tuesday, maintaining his innocence against corruption charges related to the "Libya affair." He is currently appealing a previous five-yea...