Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Community service for repeat offender Ibrahim El K. who struck and killed a woman in Weesp and caused another accident three weeks later
Ibrahim El K. received a community service sentence after causing a fatal accident in Weesp while speeding and a second crash on the A10 three weeks later. The court sentenced the 22-year-old Amsterda...
Connie Witteman unexpectedly becomes a great-grandmother: 'Hidden baby'
Connie Witteman recently became a great-grandmother after her granddaughter gave birth to a baby girl following a hidden pregnancy. The newborn arrived on August 25 and is reportedly healthy, with the...
Dolly Parton's sister slams AI content about late singer
Stella Parton has publicly criticized the rise of insensitive AI-generated content concerning her late sister, Dolly Parton. She is calling for more empathy and respect from the public, urging people ...
Nearly ten times as many reports of phishing emails involving booking sites
Reports of phishing scams involving booking platforms have increased nearly tenfold in the first half of 2026 compared to last year. Experts attribute this rise to recent data breaches that provided c...
Amsterdammer Ronald Kleverlaan trained on the Bosheuvel for a 16,000-meter elevation race in Wales: 'It's like climbing Mount Everest twice'
Amsterdam resident Ronald Kleverlaan is preparing to run nearly 400 kilometers through the mountains of Wales over six days. The challenging race involves 16,000 meters of total elevation gain, which ...
Largest power station in the city to rise at the site of the old Hemweg power plant: the aorta of the Amsterdam electricity grid
A new electricity station is being built at the site of the former Hemweg coal-fired power plant in Amsterdam to alleviate pressure on the city's overloaded grid. City officials describe the project a...
Headache over high gas prices, Nuria pays 194 euros for a full tank: ‘It’s getting too expensive’
Rising gasoline prices in the Netherlands are causing significant concern for motorists, with costs for a full tank reaching nearly 200 euros. Many drivers are now considering alternative transportati...
Famous Van Gogh self-portrait on display for the first time since 1990
Vincent van Gogh's "Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Pipe" is set to go on public display for the first time since 1990 at the Louis Vuitton Foundation. Painted in 1889 after a conflict with artist...
Support for children in Gaza: dozens of kites at Eye Filmmuseum
Activists launched kites at the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam to protest against Israeli threats towards children in Gaza who play with kites. The demonstration emphasizes solidarity with Gazan youth fo...
Temporary restaurant opens in renovated first-class waiting room at Central Station
The traveling restaurant De Maaltuin has temporarily opened in the renovated first-class waiting room at Amsterdam Central Station for a two-month residency. NS is using this period to showcase the hi...
Ministers calling each other names: what is the corona commission trying to prove with striking text messages?
A parliamentary committee investigating the COVID-19 pandemic has released derogatory text messages exchanged between government ministers. The investigation aims to clarify the internal dynamics and ...
Wrong toilet habits can cause health risks: ‘Never sit for longer than 3 minutes’
A gastroenterologist warns that common bathroom habits like straining or spending too much time on the toilet can lead to health issues such as hemorrhoids and prolapse. Experts advise against sitting...
Hours-long queue for Norwegians wishing to pay final respects to King Harald
Norwegian citizens are waiting hours to pay their respects to the late King Harald, leading authorities to extend visitation hours before his state funeral on Wednesday. The event will involve the lar...
Unrest in the Middle East pushes recommended petrol price to 2.71 euros per litre
Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East has pushed the recommended price of Euro95 petrol in the Netherlands to a record 2.712 euros per litre. Energy experts caution that prices at motorway service st...
Colombian navy ship anchored at Amsterdam Central Station: "A piece of our homeland is here"
The Colombian flagship ARC Gloria is currently docked at Amsterdam's De Ruijterkade to celebrate 200 years of diplomatic ties between Colombia and the Netherlands. The vessel is hosting various cultur...
Polarsteps banned from Ministry of Defence phones due to security tracking risks
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has prohibited the use of the travel app Polarsteps on official devices after a security flaw allowed military personnel to be tracked. While the app company claims the i...
First major series made entirely with AI scores on Chinese television
Beyond Wukong has premiered on Chinese television as the first large-scale series produced almost entirely with artificial intelligence. The show has achieved strong ratings, though its reliance on AI...
This famous supermarket's pink cookie is the tastiest: 'Nice color and I taste pound cake'
Three experts conducted a blind taste test of seven different brands of 'roze koek' sold in supermarkets across the Netherlands. The panel identified one specific brand as the best, praising its textu...
Expensive gas and looming power shortages: should coal plants stay open after all?
The Netherlands is debating whether to keep coal-fired power plants open past 2030 due to rising gas costs and potential future electricity shortages. Experts are divided on the necessity of these pla...
Hooray for freebies! Here's what you get for free on your birthday in Amsterdam
Residents of Amsterdam can enjoy numerous free gifts on their birthdays by joining specific store loyalty programs in advance. Offers range from complimentary food and snacks at local eateries to beau...