Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Nobel Prize for US research that helps stabilize the economy
American researchers have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for creating models that help governments and central banks stabilize the economy. These tools allow policymakers to better understa...
Nicolas Cage will no longer work with Amazon following AI conflict
Nicolas Cage has stated he will no longer collaborate with Amazon due to his strong opposition to the company's significant investment in artificial intelligence. The actor, who believes AI threatens ...
Fundaparel: living in a former warehouse on Prinseneiland
A 71-square-meter apartment located in a historic 1650 warehouse on Amsterdam's Prinseneiland is currently on the market for 550,000 euros. The property features original wooden beams and large arched...
Vacancy: reporting intern, PS or arts at the Het Parool editorial office
Het Parool is offering full-time, three-month writing internships in Amsterdam for students interested in local reporting or arts and culture journalism. Interns will operate as full members of the ed...
Four-year prison sentence for two brothers who extorted four men who thought they had a date with a 15-year-old girl
Two brothers, Trevor and Anoear P., were sentenced to four years in prison, with one year suspended, for extorting four men. The victims were threatened with exposure after they believed they were mee...
China allowed to sell maximum of 350,000 hybrid cars to EU annually
The European Union and China have agreed to cap Chinese hybrid vehicle imports at 350,000 units annually for the next four years to protect the European market. Additionally, China will drop import ta...
19-year-old from Amsterdam and 21-year-old from Hoorn arrested for fatal shooting in Nijmegen
A 19-year-old man from Amsterdam and a 21-year-old from Hoorn have been arrested following a fatal shooting in Nijmegen on July 21. Authorities are continuing their large-scale investigation and are c...
Two suspects arrested for death of Jahfairel (18) during Nijmegen Four Days Marches festivities
Police have arrested two men, aged 19 and 21, in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jahfairel during the Vierdaagsefeesten in Nijmegen. Authorities state the investigation is ongoing as...
Artis pleased with new zoo regulations: "Easier and faster to improve animal welfare"
The Dutch government is planning to overhaul zoo regulations to reduce bureaucratic red tape and improve animal welfare standards. The Artis zoo in Amsterdam welcomes the change, noting that simplifie...
Cabinet introduces stricter rules for zoos, potential total ban on animal interaction
The Dutch cabinet is introducing stricter regulations for zoos to enhance animal welfare, including a potential total ban on direct human-animal interaction. Additionally, new policies will mandate th...
Pim turned down a 500 million offer, now his new company is worth 6.2 billion
Entrepreneur Pim de Witte has built a robotics AI firm that is currently valued at 6.2 billion dollars. The 31-year-old founder, originally from Nijmegen, previously turned down a 500 million dollar b...
Opera Cherry Town prompts reflection: are the residents of the Soviet district really better off in those new apartment buildings?
Cherry Town is a collaborative production by the Dutch National Opera and other partners that examines the displacement of residents in a Soviet-era neighborhood. The show uses choreography, Shostakov...
Maxime Meiland and Sjinkie Knegt in this year's Expeditie Robinson
The new season of the reality survival program Expeditie Robinson features a lineup of Dutch and Belgian celebrities competing against each other. The show will be hosted by Nicolette Kluijver and Eds...
From Rollator Rave to Techno Therapy: ADE is for everyone. Tips for free activities
The Amsterdam Dance Event will take place from October 21 to 25, offering a record-breaking program of music and culture across the city. The festival features inclusive activities ranging from techno...
Ben Affleck feels like a less capable parent than ex Jennifer Garner
Ben Affleck has shared that he feels his parenting skills do not measure up to those of his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, a sentiment his children have jokingly validated. The actor expressed immense resp...
The Strokes are on a roll at the Ziggo Dome, but Julian Casablancas could have left the autotune at home
The Strokes performed a concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. While the band was in good form, older songs were more successful than newer ones, and lead singer Julian Casablancas's use of autotune ...
Microcars and scooter destroyed by fire on Burgemeester De Vlugtlaan
Three microcars were destroyed by a fire on the Burgemeester De Vlugtlaan in Amsterdam early this morning, while a separate fire involving a scooter occurred nearby. Police are investigating the incid...
Repair Café can stay on Kalverstraat longer: You build a bond with your clothes through repair and are less likely to throw them away
The Repair Café on Amsterdam's Kalverstraat has extended its operations until the end of the year due to high demand. Designers from Creator Holy assist locals with clothing repairs every Wednesday, ...
Mrs. Karels (92) is dead and Dr. Rutger must officially confirm it: that will be a peculiar task
General practitioner Dr. Rutger discusses the difficult but necessary task of officially confirming a patient's death. He recounts his experience attending to 92-year-old Mrs. Karels, whose strong pre...
Oil price dips slightly after Trump does business with Putin
Oil prices dipped slightly after President Trump secured a deal to import diesel from Russia in an attempt to lower fuel costs before the upcoming midterm elections. The agreement has drawn criticism ...