Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Aruba Public Prosecutor's Office transfers Natalee Holloway case file to the Netherlands
The Aruba Public Prosecution Service has transferred the investigative file regarding Natalee Holloway's disappearance to the Amsterdam Public Prosecution Service. This transfer follows a criminal com...
Telstar won't risk it with Malone alone; passport-gate also preoccupies Velsen
Dutch football club Telstar is managing the fallout of a "passport gate" controversy involving three of its Surinamese players. While no issues are expected for Devon Koswal and Rojendro Oudsten, Dion...
After Capelle tragedy: Parliament seeks to restrict filming of accidents and violence
The CDA and GroenLinks-PvdA parties have proposed a law to criminalize the filming and distribution of images of victims of accidents and violent crimes. The initiative follows public outrage over bys...
Lana Del Rey let Courtney Love live in her house rent-free for a year
Lana Del Rey allowed fellow singer Courtney Love to live in her Malibu home rent-free for an entire year. Love shared this information during an interview on Billy Corgan's podcast, The Magnificent Ot...
Jazz conquers Amsterdam: a new sound in the city
During the 1930s, jazz music emerged as a popular new sound in Amsterdam, becoming increasingly common in the city's cafes and music halls. This cultural shift occurred even as political tensions were...
You want this! This Haarlem snack bar is giving away free ice cream
A cafeteria chain with a branch in Haarlem is giving away free soft-serve ice cream for one hour on Saturday, April 4. Interested visitors are encouraged to arrive early, as the promotional event is o...
A long table full of unique dishes and music from the Middle East; World Festival in the World Kitchen
Wereldkeuken Haarlem is hosting the Wereldfeest on Friday, April 10, an event designed to bring together new and long-term residents of Haarlem. The evening will feature Middle Eastern cuisine, music,...
Klarna warned for violating legal rules on pay-later payments
The Dutch financial complaints institute Kifid has issued a warning to Klarna for violating legal regulations regarding its buy-now-pay-later service. The reprimand follows complaints from consumers w...
Dismissed Romanian museum director: Golden helmet was wrapped in a towel and found buried
Ernest Oberländer-Târnoveanu, the dismissed director of the National Museum of Romanian History, stated that a recovered golden helmet was found buried and wrapped in a towel. The artifact had been ...
Can installs toastie vending machines at six Amsterdam metro stations
City pass holders get discount on energy-efficient refrigerators or washing machines
Amsterdam City Pass holders are now eligible for discounts on energy-efficient refrigerators and washing machines. The initiative aims to help low-income residents reduce their electricity bills by re...
All The Lonely People shows how valuable every life is, even when lived in loneliness
Prominent Iranian human rights lawyer arrested
Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent 62-year-old Iranian human rights lawyer and activist, has been arrested in Iran according to her daughter. Throughout her career, Sotoudeh has represented numerous high-pr...
Gorinchem residents to return to the polls on Wednesday April 29
Residents of Gorinchem will return to the polls on Wednesday, April 29, for a municipal election re-vote. The city council established this new date following allegations of voter fraud during the ori...
Iran: More than 7 million people sign up to defend country
More than 7 million Iranian citizens have registered as volunteers to defend their country against a potential U.S. invasion, according to Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. This surge follo...
Islamic cemetery in Haarlem remains serious plan despite advanced negotiations in Haarlemmermeer. 'We don't want a regional role'
The municipality of Haarlem and the Islamic Council Haarlem have confirmed that plans for a local Islamic cemetery are still moving forward despite a similar project in neighboring Haarlemmermeer. Alt...
Economy can handle rising energy prices better than at start of Ukraine war
The Dutch economy is now more resilient to rising energy prices than it was during the 2022 crisis following the invasion of Ukraine, according to ING experts. This increased stability is attributed t...
What shouldn't be missing from the Easter breakfast table? The secret duivekater! ‘These even go to Australia’
The duivekater is a traditional North Holland pastry with a unique shape and secret recipe that remains a popular staple for Easter breakfasts in the Zaan region. This regional delicacy is so sought a...
Aggression against student drivers on the rise: ‘Didn't you have to learn too?’
Traffic aggression directed at driving school cars is a growing societal problem on the roads today. Instructors and students are increasingly facing hostility from other motorists, complicating the l...
AVROTROS to cut jobs and downsize management due to budget cuts
Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS is cutting thirteen jobs and reducing its management board from three members to two. These measures follow budget cuts for public broadcasting announced by the previ...