Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
PSG signs Mika Godts: Ajax to receive up to 55 million euros
Belgian forward Mika Godts has transferred from Ajax to Paris Saint-Germain for a total fee of 55 million euros. The French club officially presented the player on Saturday evening.
At Reggae Lake festival in Amsterdam Zuidoost, Zion Marley's voice sounds eerily like his grandfather Bob's
Van crashes into home on Osdorperweg, driver tests positive for alcohol
A van crashed into a residential home on Osdorperweg in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. The driver tested positive for alcohol and was taken into custody, while authorities are currently assessing the b...
Train traffic disrupted due to collision at Amsterdam Rai station
Beware of holiday scams this summer: 5 tricks scammers use (and how to avoid them)
As the summer holiday season approaches, tech journalist Kenneth Dée has warned travelers about common scams such as fake hotel emails, misleading social media deals, and fraudulent influencer promot...
Writer Peter Andriesse (85) has died
Hundreds of people evacuated due to ‘fiercest wildfire in Belgian history’
Dutch women's hockey team opens world title campaign at home with modest win over Chile
Long-awaited rain is far from enough
Recent rainfall has provided slight relief from weeks of drought for nature and agriculture in the North Holland region. However, forester Jocelyn de Kwant notes that this precipitation is insufficien...
Shrinking rental supply forces young people to postpone life decisions
The sale of rental properties in the Netherlands is significantly reducing housing availability, which disproportionately affects young people and first-time buyers. This housing crisis is forcing man...
Don't want to drink alcohol but still want to toast? These are this summer's best non-alcoholic drinks
As the demand for non-alcoholic beverages grows, the market is expanding with diverse options such as sparkling tea, alcohol-free wine, and mocktails. Experts are highlighting these sophisticated alte...
Financial controller Bernd exposed at 8:30 AM meeting: he drinks 8 glasses a night
Bernd, a financial controller, was discovered to have a severe alcohol problem after appearing intoxicated during an early morning team meeting. Following the incident, he was sent home, where he is c...
Disney to make series about Mickey Mouse predecessor Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
Disney has announced a new three-part miniseries centered on Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, an early character created by Walt Disney. The series is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ in February 2027.
Stolen Picasso prints found after eight years during cleaning job
Two stolen Pablo Picasso prints, worth approximately $40,000, were discovered during a cleaning job at an apartment in Milwaukee. The artworks had been missing since they were stolen from a local gall...
US government urges Apple not to buy Chinese memory chips
The U.S. government has urged Apple to refrain from purchasing memory chips from Chinese manufacturers, including CXMT. This request comes amid reported interest from Apple in integrating these compon...
X-Men return after years of absence with Adam Driver as villain
Marvel has announced that Adam Driver will portray the villain Mr. Sinister in the upcoming X-Men film. The studio also revealed that Christopher Abbott, Inde Navarrette, and Maya Boyd have joined the...
Ahmetcan Kaplan returns to NEC after all: Nijmegen club reaches €2.5 million agreement with Ajax
Ajax has reached an agreement to sell defender Ahmetcan Kaplan to NEC for 2.5 million euros. The Turkish player is set to sign a four-year contract with the club, extending until mid-2030.
Sam Smith finds obsession with streaming numbers 'depressing'
Sam Smith expressed that they find the obsession with streaming figures depressing ahead of the release of their new album, Hazel Eyes. The artist believes fans are focusing too much on the business a...
Mystery: this is the story behind the ‘peeing woman’ along the Amstelveenseweg
A peculiar statue on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam, popularly known as the 'peeing woman,' has sparked curiosity among locals and travelers. Despite its nickname, the statue's pose actually depicts...
Wealthy Chinese woman sponsors drama series to get 60 kissing scenes with favorite actor
A wealthy Chinese woman financed a drama series specifically to force her favorite actor, Zhong Yufei, into performing sixty kissing scenes with her. The actor publicly expressed his distress regardin...