Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
From espionage to 99.9999 percent pure gas: how the race between China and ASML is unfolding
China is intensifying efforts to develop its own independent semiconductor production capabilities in response to American restrictions and competition with the Dutch company ASML. Experts note that C...
Princess Ariane begins studies at TU Delft, RVD shares new photos
Princess Ariane has officially started her studies at TU Delft after being accepted through the university's standard, highly competitive selection process. The princess follows in the academic footst...
Police search for missing person in dunes near Overveen
Police are currently searching the dunes near Overveen for an individual who was reported missing yesterday. The operation, which includes the use of a police helicopter and the Veteranen Search Team,...
From Marilyn Monroe to Buster Keaton: these are the classics to see at the Haarlem Classic Film Festival
The Haarlem Classic Film Festival returns from September 5 to September 8, featuring screenings of cinematic legends like Buster Keaton and Marilyn Monroe at locations including FilmKoepel and Schuur....
Final episode of Zomergasten draws 257,000 viewers
The Dutch interview series Zomergasten has concluded its final season with a closing episode that drew 257,000 viewers. The long-running program, which debuted in 1988, is being discontinued by the NP...
Life is hard for Mrs. Hoeflaken as she misses her husband: Dr. Rutger understands completely
Mrs. Hoeflaken is struggling with the profound grief and loneliness of losing her husband. Dr. Rutger attempts to comfort her, but her ongoing sorrow also deeply affects him.
Sophia from KATSEYE misses Netherlands performance due to mental health issues
Sophia Laforteza of the girl group KATSEYE is taking a hiatus from September 1 to September 17 to focus on her mental health, causing her to miss the group's performance at the Ziggo Dome on September...
COVID-19 inquiry of then-Deputy Prime Minister Schouten (CU)
The Dutch COVID-19 parliamentary inquiry is nearing completion, having recently examined former Deputy Prime Minister Carola Schouten regarding cabinet decision-making during the pandemic. Testimony a...
Committee cites text message about Rutte, Grapperhaus and De Jonge: ‘They are whitewashing themselves’
The parliamentary inquiry into the Dutch COVID-19 response has entered its final stage, focusing on internal cabinet friction and the dominance of a small decision-making core. Evidence presented incl...
Video | Olivia Rodrigo brings out Stevie Nicks and Alanis Morissette on stage in US
Olivia Rodrigo hosted an exclusive festival featuring only female performers and entrepreneurs in the United States. During the event, she was joined on stage by music icons Stevie Nicks and Alanis Mo...
Car set on fire in Haarlem, perpetrator flees
A car was set on fire on the Erasmuslaan in Haarlem late yesterday evening by an unidentified individual who fled the scene on a bicycle. Bystanders were able to limit the damage to the vehicle, and p...
Dutch tax authority goes on 'camel hunt' to tackle overcrowded offices on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Employers in the Netherlands are struggling with the 'Tuesday-Thursday economy' as staff increasingly prefer working in the office on these days while choosing remote work or leave for the rest of the...
Hundreds of ships stuck off Strait of Hormuz, oil prices rise slightly
Military confrontations between the United States and Iran have led to a near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stranding hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf. Consequently, global oil prices h...
The largest canal house in Amsterdam was home to the 'arms dealers for peace'
The Trip family, notable 17th-century merchants known as 'arms dealers for peace,' were among the wealthiest citizens in Amsterdam. Their former residence, an impressive city palace, is located at Klo...
International students ultimately contribute more money to the Netherlands
Research from the Centraal Planbureau indicates that international students provide a net positive financial contribution to the Netherlands through taxes and social premiums. While their arrival has ...
Dolly Parton buried in private ceremony in Nashville on Friday
Country music icon Dolly Parton was buried in a private ceremony in Nashville on Friday alongside her late husband, Carl Dean. Following her passing at age eighty, the family has requested donations t...
Final Zomergasten broadcast shows all 214 guests from the past 38 years
The Dutch television program Zomergasten has ended after 39 years, marking the occasion with a compilation of all 214 guests who have appeared since 1988. The show, which was cancelled due to public b...
Striking confession in the latest Zomergasten: psychiatrist smilingly admits to alcohol addiction
Psychiatrist Jim van Os served as the final guest on the long-running television show Zomergasten. During the interview, he discussed his professional philosophies and made a candid confession about h...
Today will be a soaking wet day: KNMI issues code yellow for the entire Netherlands due to severe thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a nationwide code yellow warning for severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and high wind gusts. The weather conditions are expected to improve by Tuesday, with drier and sunnier spells...
Frederiek shadowed at Ukrainian military hospital: "Injuries I had never seen before"
Frederiek Roukens, a medical student from Amsterdam, recently volunteered at a military hospital in Kharkiv, Ukraine, where she provided intensive care to soldiers with severe combat injuries. After r...