Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Netflix-style GTA 6 footage shows brutal executions, parachute jump over Miami gives goosebumps
A 30-minute presentation of Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix showcases the game's stunning graphics, intense violence, and an immersive open-world experience. The highly anticipated title is expected to ...

New GTA VI footage shows massive game world full of realistic details
A detailed look at the highly anticipated game Grand Theft Auto VI was released on Netflix following a series of trailers. Despite some footage leaking before the official presentation, the new conten...

Coalition still not discussing budget after hours of talks, new meeting on Friday
Leaders of the D66, VVD, and CDA coalition parties failed to reach an agreement on the national budget after lengthy talks on Thursday. Negotiations are scheduled to resume on Friday, with a final dea...
Unions continue preparations for Schiphol security guard strikes
Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to close for large ships at night
Dutch women's hockey team reaches World Cup final after beating Belgium
It is not the voter that has shifted right, but politics
Recent research suggests that Dutch voters have not become increasingly right-wing over time despite political narratives to the contrary. Mona Keijzer aims to attract right-wing voters with her new p...

Snelle and his fiancée expecting first child: 'Pregnant and Singer'
Dutch artist Snelle and his fiancée, Sterre Kunzler, have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news on Instagram by posting a photo featuring an ultraso...
Back to school means earlier bedtimes: how to avoid battles with your child
With the summer holidays ending, parents are looking for ways to transition their children back to a school sleep schedule. Experts recommend observing the child's daily functioning to help manage the...

Repression or care? Council divided on how to tackle drug user nuisance
The Amsterdam city council is debating how to manage the increasing nuisance caused by homeless drug users, struggling to balance repressive enforcement with necessary social care. Mayor Femke Halsema...
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with bus on Klaprozenweg in Amsterdam-Noord

Cyclist in critical condition after collision with bus in Amsterdam
A cyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a bus at a crossing in Amsterdam-Noord on the Klaprozenweg. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, were dispatched to the scene, an...
Halsema defends plan to lift outdoor sleeping ban but points to The Hague for structural solutions
Urgent advice: Tax authorities must do more to prevent lawsuits with citizens
The first independent advocate for taxpayers has advised the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration to prioritize conflict resolution to avoid lawsuits with citizens and entrepreneurs. The report also r...

Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen (85) has died
Canadian voice actor Peter Cullen, best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has passed away at the age of 85. He died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles.

Eight-year prison sentence demanded for Misael L. who stabbed girlfriend to death with a glass shard on Chasséstraat
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded an eight-year prison sentence for Misael L., who is accused of stabbing his 38-year-old girlfriend to death with a glass shard in 2024 at a home on Chassés...

Reports of botched Botox and filler treatments quintupled
The number of reports concerning poorly performed Botox and filler procedures in the Netherlands increased fivefold in 2025. The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate received 175 complaints and is urgin...

Dutchman (34) suspected of kidnapping arrested in Amsterdam
A 34-year-old Dutch man was arrested in Amsterdam for his alleged involvement in an extortion and kidnapping case in Germany. The suspect is accused of kidnapping and assaulting a victim to demand ran...