Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Wedding dress in Westerpark must be kept clean and is taken indoors every winter
As city bustle returns, Amsterdam streets remain in disarray, and that will continue for some time
Too complex and disadvantageous for those with lower digital skills? Social housing points system under scrutiny
Max (27) and Zinzi (36) started as colleagues in a café: 'We texted: did you feel what I felt? It was clearly more than a drunken kiss'
Shrinkage and flight tax will hit Schiphol according to aviation giant Delta, but the underlying message is more ominous
Kennedy Center must pay 250,000 dollars to musician who canceled after Trump controversy
The Kennedy Center has been ordered to pay jazz musician Chuck Redd $250,000 in damages. This follows the center's unsuccessful lawsuit against the artist, who refused to perform at the venue due to i...
Cristiano Ronaldo has truly tied the knot with Georgina Rodriguez
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have announced their marriage by sharing a photo on Instagram showing them both wearing wedding rings. The couple confirmed the news publicly through this soc...
Man sentenced to community service for Pomeranian puppy scam
A 29-year-old man has been sentenced by an Amsterdam court to a community service order and a suspended prison sentence for scamming buyers with unhealthy Pomeranian puppies imported from Bulgaria. Th...
Rijkswaterstaat drought chief has ‘never seen this before’, but there is no reason to panic
Rijkswaterstaat describes the current drought in the Netherlands as unprecedented territory, noting that the effects will persist for months even if rainfall occurs. Despite the severity, the situatio...
Van der Horst (D66) hits back after criticism over withholding information on Oostbrug: 'Direct attack on my integrity'
Boy injured in Haarlem house fire, woman arrested
A boy was injured while fleeing a house fire on the Muiderslotweg in Haarlem this afternoon. Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of arson and are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
RTL on online hate against B&B Vol Liefde contestant Fred: 'It sometimes goes way too far'
RTL has expressed strong disapproval of the wave of negative comments directed at B&B Vol liefde participant Fred, describing the online abuse as excessive. Viewers have criticized Fred's behavior as ...
Social media platforms fight back against AI slop as they are flooded with generic AI posts
Social media platforms are increasingly taking measures to combat the spread of AI-generated content, often referred to as 'AI-slop'. Users are pushing back against the influx of generic, automated po...
Verstappen's Formula 1 car appears in Haarlem-Noord
A replica of Max Verstappen's 2018 Formula 1 car has been displayed at Marsmanplein in Haarlem-Noord ahead of the upcoming race weekend in Zandvoort. The car, a replica of the RB14, will be available ...
Ophthalmologists and optometrists concerned about solar eclipse: 'Permanent black spot'
Dutch ophthalmologists and optometrists are warning the public about the risks of permanent eye damage caused by watching the upcoming solar eclipse without certified protective glasses. Experts empha...
Difference between expensive and cheap childcare in Haarlem amounts to hundreds of euros per year
Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics reveals that parents in Haarlem face significant annual cost differences for childcare. Depending on the provider, families can see price variations amountin...
Beyoncé buys out LVMH to take full ownership of her whisky brand
Beyoncé has acquired full ownership of her whisky brand, SirDavis, by buying out the stake previously held by the French luxury conglomerate LVMH. The transaction was confirmed by LVMH on Monday.
Water board imposes ‘rare’ daytime watering ban for 1.4 million people: ‘Situation worsening’
The Amstel, Gooi en Vecht Water Board has issued a rare daytime irrigation ban for 1.4 million people due to worsening drought conditions. The restriction prohibits the watering of gardens, sports fie...
Major alarm due to dune fire near Overveen
A fire broke out in a nature area in Overveen this afternoon, prompting emergency services to escalate their response due to the high risk of spreading caused by dry conditions. The fire was quickly b...
Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson considers new steps in music career
American actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is reportedly exploring a potential transition into a music career. He is currently considering how to develop his path as a singer and musician.