Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Majority of large online stores inaccessible to customers with disabilities
A study by the Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) reveals that 61 percent of the largest webshops in the Netherlands are not digitally accessible. This lack of accessibility prevents customers wi...
Livia (11) buys junk and candy with her allowance. Intervene or let it go?
Livia, an 11-year-old girl, spends her pocket money on inexpensive items and candy, leading to questions about whether parents should regulate such purchases. The article discusses the balance between...
Disappeared: the chaplain intervened in time, otherwise NAS would have vanished from the face of the earth sooner
This article profiles Na Arbeid Sport (NAS), a defunct Catholic football club from Halfweg, as part of a series on former sports organizations. It highlights how a chaplain's intervention previously s...
Ronnie Flex's statement discussed in Ali B appeal
During the appeal case against Ali B, a new statement from rapper Ronnie Flex was discussed regarding an incident at a 2018 songwriting camp in Heiloo. Ronnie Flex testified that he did not recall hea...
Emergency service reports injuries from rockets in Tel Aviv
Four people were slightly injured following rocket attacks on Tel Aviv, according to the Israeli emergency service Magen David Adom. The city's mayor reported a direct hit on a building, which occurre...
Nice reward for Tomas and Brent after sweeping canteen: 'Just don't tell my father'
Friends Tomas and Brent received a reward for helping to sweep the canteen at their football club, SV Terrasvogels, in Santpoort-Zuid. The two boys spent the rest of their morning playing soccer toget...
Zaanstad prison director's car stopped after explosives threat
Michiel’s spending is almost clinically efficient, but I see no sign of enjoyment anywhere
Michiel, a 44-year-old man, reflects on his extremely frugal spending habits, which he describes as almost clinically efficient. He admits to struggling to remember the last time he spent money on som...
The special bond between Johan Cruyff and the Doorschodt family from The Hague: ‘Grandma and grandpa were at his wedding’
Johan Cruijff, regarded as the greatest Dutch footballer, maintained a unique relationship with the Doorschodt family from The Hague throughout his life. Although he was originally from Amsterdam, Cru...
Moldova: main high-voltage line with Europe severed
Moldovan President Maia Sandu reported that Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine have severed the primary high-voltage power line connecting Moldova to Europe. The damage illustrates the regional impa...
DJ La Fuente is this year's Ambassador of Freedom
DJ La Fuente has been named an Ambassador of Freedom for this year's liberation festivals on May 5th. He will perform across the Netherlands alongside other artists including Karsu, Rolf Sanchez, and ...
Behind BridgeFund’s friendly facade lies a risky credit model: ‘Incomprehensible that they have a quality mark’
Dutch credit provider BridgeFund is facing scrutiny over its business model, which operates outside of traditional financial supervision despite its approachable marketing. Critics question the solidi...
First global listening session for Kanye ‘Ye’ West’s new album is in Amsterdam
A2 Vinkeveen exit closed due to 'threat against Zaandam prison staff'
The A2 exit at Vinkeveen has been closed following threats against employees of the Zaanstad correctional facility and reports of explosives targeting their vehicles. Police arrested a suspect at a ne...
Development bank FMO: food prices rising sharply due to higher gas prices, and that's not all
FMO CEO Michael Jongeneel reports that rising gas prices and the conflict in the Middle East are driving up food prices and impacting the bank's financed partners more than previous trade wars. Howeve...
Ali B at Amsterdam Court of Appeal to 'fight for innocence'
Artist Ali B appeared at the Amsterdam Court of Appeal on Tuesday morning to begin the appeal process in his criminal case. He arrived at approximately 9:00 AM, stating his intention to fight for his ...
Doctors at Velsen-Noord pain clinic risk fines or prison for treating long COVID patients with lidocaine, independent committee says
An independent investigative committee found that doctors at the Excellent Care Clinics violated medical-scientific research laws while using lidocaine to treat long-COVID patients. The practitioners ...
Diggy Dex to tour the Netherlands with new theater tour this autumn
Rapper and singer Diggy Dex will tour theaters across the Netherlands this autumn with his new show, "De Zoektocht Naar Geluk." Accompanied by guitarist René van Mierlo, the performance aims to explo...
Is driving electric really cheaper with current gas prices? Here’s the deal
High fuel prices driven by geopolitical unrest in the Middle East have led to a significant increase in consumer interest in electric vehicles. Recent calculations suggest that driving an electric car...
Petrol and diesel cars increasingly less popular, electric vehicle sales also decline
New petrol and diesel car sales across the European Union saw a significant decline in February compared to the previous year. While electric vehicles are generally gaining popularity, sales in the Ne...