Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Entire Amsterdam city council speaks out against Groep Markuszower's questions about SP member Angelo Delsen: 'Unacceptable'
The Amsterdam city council has condemned Groep Markuszower for questioning the professional status of SP member Angelo Delsen due to his political statements. Council members described this move and s...
Video | Davina Michelle surprises motorists with performance from truck
Dutch singer Davina Michelle surprised drivers at a gas station on Friday with a live performance from a truck. The event was held to promote the release of her new studio album.
Secret services get more powers for 'national security': 'Our knife is becoming sharper'
The Dutch government has introduced new legislation to grant the AIVD and MIVD intelligence agencies greater powers to combat threats like cyberattacks and foreign espionage. The proposal aims to incr...
Hoofddorp criminal Gaby H. claims to have paid star witness in Amsterdam liquidation case
Gaby H., a convicted criminal from Hoofddorp, claims he paid 30,000 euros to star witness Dominique K. through an intermediary. He alleges these payments were intended to influence K. to provide false...
'Red hair is going extinct', and other myths about hair color debunked by experts
Thousands of redheads from around the world are gathering in Tilburg for the annual Redhead Days Festival held on the last weekend of August. The event aims to address common myths surrounding red hai...
Severe thunderstorms approaching: code yellow across the country Friday afternoon
The Netherlands is under a code yellow weather alert for Friday as severe thunderstorms bring heavy rain, lightning, and high wind gusts. The intense weather is expected to affect most of the country ...
NS could have explained rules for cheap subscription better
NS offered a heavily discounted summer rail subscription to 400,000 travelers, but the company admitted that the terms and automatic renewal process were not communicated clearly enough. While users p...
Prime Video to adapt Stephen King's Crouch End into a miniseries
Prime Video is developing a miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's 1980 horror story Crouch End, which follows a woman searching for her missing husband. The series will be written by Paul Tomalin an...
Reporter Tobias on budget tensions: ‘You do think: if they can’t even reach an agreement among themselves...’
Dutch coalition parties D66, VVD, and CDA are currently deadlocked over budget negotiations, struggling to agree on a fiscal direction before the Prinsjesdag deadline. Due to their minority status, th...
Saving points at MediaMarkt takes five times longer due to new terms
MediaMarkt is increasing the number of points required for a 20 euro discount voucher from 1,000 to 5,000 starting September 28. The company states this change is necessary to maintain the long-term v...
At least three Dutch nationals missing in Nepal flood zone
Three Dutch nationals remain missing following catastrophic floods in Nepal that have claimed at least 682 lives. While search efforts were briefly hampered by the threat of a secondary dam collapse, ...
Dutch royals saddened by death of Norway's King Harald: 'Takk for alt'
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has passed away, triggering tributes from international leaders and royal families across the continent. Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Quee...
Prime Video to produce documentary on Formula 1 driver Lando Norris
Prime Video is producing a documentary about Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris, focusing on his life outside of racing. The film is expected to be released on the streaming platform next year.
Remaining gas grid users may face four times higher transport costs
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets warns that gas transport costs for remaining users could quadruple by 2050 as the customer base shrinks. High removal costs for idle connections are...
Visit the Indische Buurt Festival or join an open mic: what to do in Amsterdam this weekend
Amsterdam hosts a variety of events this weekend, including the Indische Buurt and Alles is Noord neighborhood festivals, film screenings at the Eye Filmmuseum, and art exhibitions at Loods6. Resident...
Staff shortage: night shipping on Amsterdam-Rhine Canal impossible for dozens of vessels
The Amsterdam-Rhine Canal will close to large vessels and those carrying hazardous goods at night starting next week due to a shortage of traffic controllers at Rijkswaterstaat. The staffing crisis, w...
Transgender people facing long waits for care sometimes start hormones themselves: 'It can be dangerous'
Fifteen percent of transgender individuals on the waiting list at Radboudumc have begun hormone therapy without professional supervision. Data indicates that 30 percent of these individuals are using ...
With nine aldermen, the big question is: where does one person's mandate end and another's begin?
Political reporter Tim Wagemakers examines the challenges posed by having nine aldermen in the Amsterdam city government. He highlights how this expansion has led to fragmented portfolios and raised q...
Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo to lead new hospital series
Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo will lead and executive produce a new series titled Not a Sound, based on the novel by Heather Gudenkauf. The plot follows a nurse who discovers a murder mystery after...
No Tolu, no party at Ajax: why the loanee has much more impact than the big-money signing
Ajax striker Tolu Arokodare is outperforming marquee signing Marcos Leonardo, demonstrating better tactical fit and energy on the pitch. Following his strong performance against FC Sion, Arokodare has...