Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Double role for tournament director at World Rowing Championships: I also feel tension for my sons
Tournament director and former Olympic champion Nico Rienks is balancing his organizational duties with the personal pressure of watching his two sons compete in the World Rowing Championships at the ...
This Amsterdam canal disappeared forever beneath the Spuistraat
The Spuistraat in Amsterdam was originally a canal known as the Nieuwezijds Achterburgwal. This canal served as a crucial component of the city's historical defensive structure.
LEGO profits from World Cup and overtakes Barbie maker Mattel
LEGO has gained significant market share over the past six months due to popular new themes, including a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy and various pop culture sets. This growth has allowed the ...
Australia largely bars AI-generated music from charts
Australia has implemented a new policy to exclude music that is primarily or entirely generated by artificial intelligence from its official charts. To qualify for inclusion, musical tracks must now b...
Scammers strike during transition from iDeal to Wero: Fraud Helpdesk warns of phishing emails
The Dutch Fraud Helpdesk has issued a warning regarding a new phishing campaign targeting users during the transition from iDeal to the new European payment system, Wero. Scammers are sending fraudule...
Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Professor Lockhart in Harry Potter series
Kit Harington will portray Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series. He replaces Nicholas Hoult, who withdrew from the project due to scheduling conflicts.
Sander and Maartje think they are saving, but are just parking their money elsewhere for a while
A Dutch couple, Sander and Maartje, struggle to build savings despite having a steady income and no debts. Although they set aside 400 euros each month, they consistently transfer the money back to th...
Strait of Hormuz increasingly empty: only two ships passed through on Monday
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level since May, with only two vessels passing through on Monday. This decline occurs amid threats from Iran to take measures ag...
Police: cause of Vondelkerk fire remains unclear after investigation
Major fire at home on Rietwijkerstraat
A fire broke out in an apartment on the Rietwijkerstraat in Amsterdam's Schinkelbuurt neighborhood this morning. Emergency services are on the scene, though the cause of the fire and information regar...
Why are there protests at Schiphol security checkpoints, despite airport intervention?
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Karol G donates 1.2 million dollars to Colombia earthquake victims
Colombian singer Karol G has donated 1.2 million dollars to victims of the recent earthquake in Colombia through her foundation, the Con Cora Foundation.
Trump raises tariffs on Canadian cars and steel to 50 percent
Starting January 1, the United States will increase import tariffs on all Canadian cars and steel from 25 percent to 50 percent. This policy change represents a significant doubling of the existing ta...
Ye concerts in Russia uncertain due to lack of rental agreement
The two concerts scheduled for Ye in Russia this autumn are uncertain after the venue in Saint Petersburg denied having a signed rental agreement with the artist and his organizers.
Paramount working on sequel to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days after more than 20 years
Paramount Pictures is currently developing a sequel to the popular 2003 romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. This production comes more than twenty years after the original film was released.
North Holland politicians positive about tunnel near Broek in Waterland
Markuszower group submits parliamentary questions about statements by Amsterdam SP leader Angelo Delsen; he hits the ball back
Two cars completely gutted by fire in Haarlem, police suspect arson
Two vehicles were completely destroyed by a fire at an industrial estate in Haarlem early this morning, which also caused damage to an adjacent building. Police are conducting a forensic investigation...
Bitcoin continues to rise, reaching $80,000 for the first time in months
The price of Bitcoin has risen to over 80,000 dollars, marking its highest value since mid-May. This surge in interest follows recent interventions by the United States government in the bond market.