Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Annet Malherbe ordered to rest after fall on film set
Dutch actress Annet Malherbe is taking a break from work after suffering a mild concussion from a fall on the set of the film Floddertje. The 68-year-old is currently resting to recover from her injur...
Trio performance of Heavenly Lights is filled with raging excitement; electrifying and a healthy test of endurance
Sander Hoogendoorn leaves Radio Veronica to become a personal trainer
Radio DJ Sander Hoogendoorn is leaving his daily lunch program on Radio Veronica. The 38-year-old has completed a sports education program and will begin working as a personal trainer.
Record number of deposit bottles returned, target seems within reach
The number of deposit bottles and cans returned by people in the Netherlands has reached record levels. Despite this progress, the legal collection target of 90 percent remains just out of reach.
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Stripped-down rockabilly with punk energy on The Cramps' Gravest Hits
Playing Mahler in an orchestra is fun, especially for eager youngsters, and even more so when the performance is quite brilliant
BBC working on return of car show Top Gear
The BBC is working on the return of the popular automotive program Top Gear. Entertainment director Ed Havard confirmed at the Edinburgh TV Festival that a new season of the show is currently in devel...
Support for more accessible public spaces
Starting March 1, 2026, the city of Haarlem is offering subsidies to shop owners, restaurants, and social organizations to improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities. Owners can apply...
New Wave adds sixth concert to Ziggo Dome series
The music collective New Wave has added a sixth concert to their upcoming spring series at the Ziggo Dome. The additional performance is scheduled for Sunday, April 25, at the venue in Amsterdam.
Motions to make Haarlem playgrounds more accessible for children with disabilities
Local political parties in Haarlem are introducing four motions to the city council to improve the accessibility of public playgrounds for children with disabilities. The proposed measures include ins...
Halsema closes shop on Reguliersbreestraat due to illegal trade
Mayor Halsema has ordered the six-month closure of a shop on Reguliersbreestraat in Amsterdam after police discovered illegal items including cannabis, snus, and unauthorized medication. The decision ...
Major raid could cost Gideon his thrift store: "I'm no arms dealer, am I?"
A second-hand store owner in Aalsmeer faces a potential three-month closure after authorities discovered illegal weapons, counterfeit goods, and undocumented workers on the premises. While the owner c...
Huzaren van Boreel capture Haarlem for special ceremony
Sixty young soldiers from the Huzaren van Boreel regiment held a public oath-taking ceremony on the Grote Markt in Haarlem, preceded by a military parade through the city. The event aimed to increase ...
Bronze Age gold treasure stolen from Spanish museum in four minutes
Thieves stole a valuable collection of Bronze Age gold artifacts from a Spanish museum on Friday morning. The collection is considered one of the most significant of its kind from that historical peri...
FIOD raids firm in 23 million euro investment fraud investigation
The Dutch Fiscal Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) has conducted searches at three locations as part of an investigation into a major investment fraud scheme. A 46-year-old man is suspecte...
Oil transport continues to recover, Kuwait and Qatar join maritime relay
Oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to 70 percent of its capacity. Kuwait and Qatar have joined the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in transferring oil between ships on the ...
Nazaat Mijke van Rijn (39) gives Rembrandt’s women a voice in thriller debut: ‘For once, it’s not about him’
PLUS also recalls organic brie due to potential listeria contamination
Supermarket chain PLUS is recalling its organic brie due to a potential Listeria contamination. This follows a similar recall recently issued by the Jumbo supermarket chain.
