Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Frites Royale's fries are good, but the loaded fries with vegan shawarma don't convince
It is not that Anton Gaaei 'has to leave' Ajax, Gaaei wants to leave – and that is not strange
Chinese car brands gain ground in Europe despite domestic slump
Chinese car manufacturers are seeing increased sales in European markets despite a significant downturn in the domestic Chinese automotive industry. This shift highlights a growing presence for Chines...
What inspires artists? Choreographer Ted Brandsen and actress Fockeline Ouwerkerk visit Voorlinden: ‘This museum has a special place in my heart’
Administrative caution or political miscalculation? Oostbrug immediately puts D66 leader Melanie van der Horst under pressure after political recess
First drop in purchasing power in five years: will the cabinet intervene?
Dutch households are facing a decline in purchasing power for the first time since 2022. While the cabinet has not yet committed to interventions, the CPB suggests providing targeted support to lower-...
Hockey World Cup starts Saturday in Amstelveen – players from 1998: 'Women still had to fight for training times back then'
The Achterklap Podcast | B&B Fred destroyed and is AI ruining the Efteling?
This podcast episode discusses the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest venue, the online criticism directed at Fred from the reality show B&B Vol Liefde, and the potential impact of AI on the Efteling th...
Does the end of Formula 1 in Zandvoort also mean the end of the racing festival?
The organization Zandvoort Beyond has received permission from the local government to develop a plan for an annual festival in Zandvoort following the conclusion of the Formula 1 events. Organizers h...
Tata Steel reprimanded by RCC over green steel claims
The Advertising Code Commission (RCC) has reprimanded Tata Steel regarding advertisements about its sustainability plans. The commission ruled that the company failed to sufficiently substantiate clai...
Cabinet intervenes in Brabant farmer issue: 'Our historical package must be taken into account'
The Dutch cabinet is intervening in rising farmer protests triggered by the province of Noord-Brabant's decision to revoke farming permits. Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen has urged the province ...
Heart surgery of Met De Vlam In De Pijp singer Henk Wijngaard successful
Singer Henk Wijngaard has successfully undergone heart surgery. He is currently recovering in the intensive care unit of the Isala Hospital in Zwolle.
Jetten calls highway protest 'completely unacceptable', policy of tolerance 'is not a good signal'
Acting Prime Minister Rob Jetten has condemned highway protests by farmers and climate activists as completely unacceptable. He stated that the decision by police and the public prosecution service to...
Video | Douwe Bob performs for 20,000 people in the US
Handbike of actor Daan Buringa stolen: "I can do much less in a day now"
Actor Daan Buringa, who lives in Amsterdam, recently had his custom-made handbike stolen outside a local restaurant. The theft significantly impacts his mobility and professional activities, and he ex...
Willem van Oranje musical overhauled after six months: 'More heart and less head'
The musical 'Willem van Oranje' is undergoing significant changes after being on stage for over six months, including the removal of scenes, songs, and the character Coornhert. These revisions aim to ...
Mika Godts to join PSG: Ajax reaches broad agreement on 55 million euro transfer fee
Ajax has reached a preliminary agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for the transfer of 21-year-old Belgian player Mika Godts. The deal is expected to result in a transfer fee of approximately 55 millio...
Field hockey player Duco Telgenkamp (24) rediscovered his spark after the Paris Games
Schiphol tunnel closed towards Amsterdam due to technical failure
French tax authority discovers systems were hacked after months
The French tax authority was compromised in a cyberattack in late June. The breach went unnoticed for several months until a hacker group claimed responsibility for the incident this week.