Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Inspectorate threatens fines for noisy night flights at Schiphol
NPO ombudsman receives twenty complaints about Hitler fragment on ON!
The NPO ombudsman has received twenty complaints regarding a broadcast by Ongehoord Nederland that featured a discussion about Adolf Hitler. Complainants are questioning whether the content of the seg...
Grand Prix Radio to become national sports station with well-known presenters
Grand Prix Radio will relaunch as GPR Sportradio this weekend, transitioning into a national sports station. The new channel will feature live sports coverage and news, hosted by prominent presenters ...
Camron Jones to play Tupac Shakur in Snoop Dogg biopic
American actor Camron Jones has been cast to play rapper Tupac Shakur in an upcoming biopic about Snoop Dogg. Jones is best known for his role in the Amazon Prime series Panic.
No conviction, but a criminal record for Remembrance Day activists: 'It is a Kafkaesque situation'
63 reports of demolition, tree felling and traffic in Haarlem last week
Last week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 63 permit applications regarding demolition, tree felling, and traffic issues. Residents are encouraged to review the list of applications to see how t...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 28 to 30
This weekend from August 28 to 30, Amsterdam offers a variety of activities including music festivals, second-hand markets, and boat trips. These events provide a vibrant farewell to the month of Augu...
Second-hand is the new new: how to sustainably switch up your wardrobe (and have fun doing it)
Throughout September and October, various activities are taking place across Amsterdam to encourage sustainable and conscious clothing habits. The initiative highlights how refreshing one's wardrobe t...
Heemstede selects location near Cruquiusbrug for new asylum seeker center
The municipal executive of Heemstede has designated a field near the Cruquiusbrug as the preferred site for a temporary asylum seeker center. The facility is intended to house approximately 160 people...
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Fleur Agema COVID hearing: how does the PVV member reflect on the role of the House of Representatives?
Former PVV Member of Parliament Fleur Agema is testifying before the parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the role of the House of Representatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The inquiry seeks...
SpaceX to invest billions in new spaceport for moon and Mars missions
SpaceX plans to invest approximately 85 billion euros to construct a major new spaceport in Louisiana. This facility is intended to serve as a key base for future missions to the moon and Mars.
Taxi gets stuck on stairs
A taxi driver in Hoofddorp became stuck on a staircase at Siriusdreef this morning after driving onto it for unknown reasons. No injuries were reported, and a recovery company was called to remove the...
German beer sellers already swamped by Dutch customers, and that's before the tax hike kicks in
Dutch consumers are increasingly traveling to Germany to purchase beer in order to take advantage of significant price differences. This trend is expected to grow as residents anticipate future excise...
Many customers get stuck with company chatbots
Many companies in the Netherlands now use chatbots as the first point of contact for customer inquiries. However, research shows that over seventy percent of consumers fail to receive an answer or ass...
Chinese artist gets three-year prison sentence for 'insulting' images of Mao
Chinese artist Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in prison for creating artwork allegedly insulting Chinese heroes and martyrs. Human rights organizations have expressed criticism regarding t...
Chaos, frustration and division: Prinsjesdag deal remains elusive as time runs out
Opposition party leaders in the Dutch House of Representatives are struggling to reach a budget agreement with the cabinet ahead of Prinsjesdag. With only 48 hours remaining, significant division and ...
Luxury cat Romano (30) moved to the 'shitty country' of his roots and sent fabric softener ahead
From Copenhagen to Paris, this is how international rail travel from Amsterdam is growing
International rail travel from Amsterdam is experiencing growth as new carriers introduce services to destinations like Copenhagen, Paris, and Berlin. However, further expansion faces significant hurd...
Border pumps are on their own: 'They no longer know what to do'
Independent gas station owners near the Dutch border are struggling to survive as record-high fuel prices drive motorists to seek cheaper alternatives in neighboring countries. These small business ow...