Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Stale bread? New plan: how to save 3 slices a week (and it's delicious too)
This article provides tips on how to repurpose stale bread into delicious meals to reduce food waste. By implementing these strategies, households can save three slices of bread per week.
Amsterdam man (34) suspected of shaking baby to death
A 34-year-old Amsterdam man is accused of shaking his infant daughter to death following an incident on May 14. The suspect denies the charges and is set to undergo a mental health evaluation while th...

Nineteen fountains turned off early due to E. coli bacteria
Nineteen fountains in Amsterdam have been shut down immediately after testing revealed high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water. Authorities have taken this precautionary measure to ensure public ...

Former pop star Gary Glitter pleads not guilty in sex abuse case
Former pop star Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty to eight counts of historical sexual abuse involving a young girl between 1978 and 1981. The 82-year-old, currently in prison for violating previous...

Ryanair warns of significantly higher airfares due to high oil prices
Ryanair has lowered its annual passenger target to 214 million due to rising jet fuel costs and oil price volatility. The airline warns that continued high energy prices may lead to significantly high...

Motorist (25) arrested in Heemstede after positive drug test and discovery of nitrous oxide
A 25-year-old driver was arrested in Heemstede after testing positive for cannabis during a traffic stop. Police additionally seized five nitrous oxide cylinders and soft drugs from his vehicle.

French novel Nevermore wins European Union Prize for Literature: 'Unique work of art'
The French novel Nevermore has won the European Union Prize for Literature, with the jury commending its poignant exploration of grief and history. Both author Cécile Wajsbrot and translator Josephin...
At Ajax, the lows are always deeper, more devastating and bloodier than at PSV
Experts warn: AI photos have become frighteningly real
Experts warn that artificial intelligence models have become so advanced that deepfakes are increasingly difficult to distinguish from real images. They highlight the growing threat of fraud and empha...

Ajax confirms arrival of experienced defender Thilo Kehrer
Ajax has signed experienced German international defender Thilo Kehrer on a one-year loan from AS Monaco to strengthen their defensive options. The 29-year-old becomes the club's tenth summer signing,...
Children aged 12 and under can attend youth performances for free at Stadsschouwburg Haarlem
Stadsschouwburg Haarlem is offering free tickets to children aged 12 and under for two youth performances, Contra and Robin Hood, this year. The initiative seeks to make theater more accessible to you...

Video | Ariana Grande emotionally addresses fans after final tour performance
Singer Ariana Grande addressed her fans with emotion following the conclusion of her final tour performance. She had previously announced in August that she would be taking a break from music after th...
37 reports made to the municipality last week regarding construction in Haarlem and other issues
The municipality of Haarlem processed 37 permit applications and notifications last week, primarily involving residential construction projects like dormers and extensions. The filings also included t...

Two injured in hospital after traffic accident on Piet Heinkade
A pedestrian and a motor scooter driver were seriously injured in a traffic accident on the Piet Heinkade in Amsterdam-Oost late yesterday evening. Emergency services, including a medical team, transp...

From cheese to machinery: US-Canada trade war offers opportunities for Europe
Escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada have prompted Canadian officials to impose import tariffs on various American goods. European businesses, particularly in the Dutch machi...
Coronavirus committee questions Kajsa Ollongren, Grapperhaus to appear later today
Former ministers Ferd Grapperhaus and Kajsa Ollongren provided second testimonies to the parliamentary committee investigating the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. The hearings revealed internal ...
Grapperhaus praises Rutte, but texts reveal 'autocratic' PM 'really made mistakes' during pandemic
Former Justice Minister Ferd Grapperhaus testified before a parliamentary inquiry, praising Mark Rutte while leaked messages revealed his private criticism of the prime minister's autocratic tendencie...
Former minister Grapperhaus was 'quite exhausted' at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic
Former Justice Minister Ferd Grapperhaus testified before a parliamentary committee investigating the COVID-19 pandemic, where leaked text messages revealed he used derogatory language toward colleagu...
Housing associations: we can build 20,000 new homes in Amsterdam if profit tax is abolished for us
Housing associations in Amsterdam are urging Housing Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan to eliminate profit taxes for their organizations. They estimate that such a policy change would provide the ...

Friday the 13th screenwriter Victor Miller dies at 86
Victor Miller, the screenwriter who created the Jason Voorhees character for the 1980 film Friday the 13th, has died at 86. In addition to his horror film success, Miller was a three-time Emmy Award w...