Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Review Jim Queen: refreshing animated film features gay man Jim contracting a heterosexual STI
Irish investment firm interested in acquiring bicycle manufacturer Accell
The Irish investment firm Quanta Capital has expressed interest in acquiring Accell Group, the parent company of bicycle brands including Sparta, Batavus, and Babboe. CEO Mel Sutcliffe confirmed the i...
Shrinkflation in the supermarket, do you have any examples?
A 1991 Mars bar discovered in an English home has highlighted the issue of shrinkflation, as it is noticeably larger than contemporary versions of the product. The article invites readers to share the...
Kaia Gerber is jealous of mother Cindy Crawford's figure: What is wrong with me?
Model Kaia Gerber admits to feeling envious of her mother Cindy Crawford's figure during a recent interview with Vogue. Gerber expressed difficulty with the constant comparisons between herself and th...
Injured man found on street in Watergraafsmeer, police investigate circumstances
Emergency services discovered an injured man on James Wattstraat in the Watergraafsmeer neighborhood of Amsterdam this afternoon following a report of a stabbing. The victim was transported to the hos...
Officers find wounded man near police station in Amsterdam-East
Eclipse glasses frenzy: ‘A bit expensive’, higher risk of eye injury for children during eclipse
Construction companies held back by staff shortages: 'Persistent problem'
Approximately one-third of construction companies in the Netherlands are facing significant production delays due to persistent staff shortages. New data from the Economic Institute for the Building S...
Handy! Use this tool to find the perfect spot in Haarlem to watch the eclipse
A new tool has been developed to help residents of Haarlem find optimal, obstruction-free locations to view the upcoming solar eclipse on the evening of Wednesday, August 12. The initiative aims to so...
Appeal by Marius Borg Høiby against continued pre-trial detention rejected
The court of appeal in Oslo has rejected the appeal filed by Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, regarding the extension of his detention. He will remain at his reside...
Switzerland wants to raise VAT to free up extra funds for defense
The Swiss government is proposing a 0.5 percentage point increase in VAT over the next twelve years to generate 24 billion Swiss francs for defense spending. This initiative aims to secure significant...
Koos Breukel photographs composer and trumpeter Alistair Payne
Shortage of women leads to lucrative trade in fake brides in China
A shortage of women in China has led to a lucrative illicit industry where intermediaries charge large sums of money to connect men with brides. This practice has resulted in severe financial losses f...
Roads around Coen Tunnel closed every weekend in August for maintenance
Review: The Rivals of Amziah King is an alternative western about a charismatic beekeeper that plays out as a swirling fairytale adventure
Documentary The Desert of the Real depicts what psychosis looks like: ‘It’s not an interesting spiritual trip’
Sunny Dancer review: modern teen cancer film features a healthy dose of puppy love
Review Les enfants vont bien: no rush in drama about mother who leaves children with her sister
Documentary 'Mariinka' follows four Ukrainian brothers: 'They would keep fighting each other until they fell'
Help decide which Haarlem residents receive funding for a good idea
The municipality of Haarlem is seeking a new representative from the Haarlem Oost area to join its Initiatiefraad, a committee that evaluates and allocates funding for local community initiatives. Res...