Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Documentary reveals exactly why almost all Americans love Dolly Parton
Car heavily damaged by fire in Hoofddorp
A car was severely damaged by a fire on Kelloggstraat in Hoofddorp during the night between Monday and Tuesday. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out the possibility o...
The best food for King's Day and Night in central Amsterdam
The Foundling Podcast: Towel in which Lieve was found has been identified
A new lead has emerged in the search for foundling Lieve's biological family after a woman recognized the specific towel and clothing Lieve was discovered in 15 years ago. Detective Gerard van den Haa...
Lawyer tears apart police investigation into Hoofddorp death penalty tweet: 'Series of procedural errors'
A 60-year-old man from Hoofddorp is accused of inciting violence against public authorities through a tweet. His lawyer has criticized the police investigation, citing a series of procedural errors in...
Mass claim against Odido explodes: over 200,000 sign-ups on first day
More than 200,000 people have joined a mass claim against telecom provider Odido within the first day of its launch. The collective legal action follows a significant data breach that affected the com...
Rebel Wilson accused of 'malicious fabrications' on first day of defamation case
On the first day of a defamation trial, lawyers for actress Charlotte MacInnes accused Rebel Wilson of spreading "malicious fabrications" regarding claims of inappropriate behavior by a film producer....
Our economy grew faster than neighboring countries last year
The Dutch economy grew by 1.8% last year, outperforming neighboring countries primarily due to increased consumer spending. While households had more disposable income to support this growth, many ind...
Toos & Henk - April 21
Cartoonist Paul Kusters produces the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip, which is published every Monday through Saturday. The series features his unique perspective on current events and daily news.
Italian woman (33) scammed out of €4,400 over Amsterdam rental: ‘I have no rights in this country’
Daniela Masciari, a 33-year-old Italian woman, was scammed out of nearly €4,400 after paying a fraudulent realtor for a rental property in Amsterdam that was already occupied. After being turned awa...
Christina Applegate thanks fans after hospitalization: 'Getting better every day'
Christina Applegate thanked her fans on Instagram for their support following a recent hospitalization for ongoing health issues. The actress shared that she is recovering and feeling stronger every d...
Action at last for derelict Villa Santwyck in Hillegom: Apartments in monument, family homes in backyard
After years of neglect and multiple changes in ownership, Villa Santwyck in Hillegom will finally be renovated. The project aims to convert the historic building into seven apartments and construct ei...
Robert pees in a large bottle and saves hundreds of liters of drinking water a year
Robert saves hundreds of liters of drinking water every year by urinating in a large bottle rather than flushing the toilet. This tip was shared by the Ombudsteam, which regularly publishes useful sug...
Why are 88 trees being cut down in Burgemeester Rijkenspark in Santpoort-Zuid? A walk with landscaper Frank
The municipality of Velsen is felling 88 trees in the Burgemeester Rijkenspark in Santpoort-Zuid as part of a forest management initiative. While the announcement surprised some local residents, offic...
Dutch drivers not flocking across the border for fuel: ‘Effect much smaller than expected’
A study by ABN Amro reveals that only a small percentage of Dutch drivers regularly cross the border to Belgium or Germany for cheaper fuel despite high domestic prices. The findings suggest that the ...
Marocaine chef once received a 9- from Johannes van Dam for his previous restaurant
Skippers critical of extra measures on the water during King's Day
UN: Gaza needs $71.4 billion for recovery
A United Nations and European Union report estimates that the reconstruction of Gaza will cost $71.4 billion over the next decade. The analysis indicates that $26.3 billion is needed within the first ...
U.S. Labor Secretary resigns after misconduct allegations
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned following allegations of misconduct, the White House announced on Monday. Her departure follows weeks of speculation regarding her behavior and...
Iran: no negotiations with US under pressure
Iranian parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that Iran will not negotiate with the United States as long as Washington continues to issue threats. The message was shar...