Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Will we have a new Barbenheimer this summer? The Odyssey and Spider-Man fight for moviegoers
Triviant quiz show draws 670,000 viewers for first episode
The first episode of the AVROTROS quiz show Triviant, hosted by Anniko van Santen, attracted 670,000 viewers on Monday evening. This performance placed the program in seventh position among the most-w...
Another car fire in Haarlem, police investigating
A car was destroyed by fire early this morning on Diederikstraat in Haarlem-Oost. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson.
Opposition parties demand transparency on higher Oostbrug costs and want to know why the council was not informed before the elections
Deposed Syrian dictator Assad sentenced to death in absentia
Eclipse glasses flying off the shelves: We are being flooded with calls
Eclipse glasses are rapidly selling out across Amsterdam as residents prepare for an upcoming partial solar eclipse. Experts warn that looking directly at the sun without proper eye protection can cau...
Frans Duijts writes about difficult periods in biography: 'Self-criticism is not lacking'
Singer Frans Duijts has co-authored a new biography titled 'Vallen & Opstaan' with reporter Andries Jelle De Jong. The book, which reflects on the artist's personal and professional challenges, is sch...
Haarlem Saturday market temporarily moves to Zijlstraat, Nieuwe Groenmarkt and Krocht
Due to a temporary change, the Saturday market in Haarlem will move from the Grote Markt to the Zijlstraat, Nieuwe Groenmarkt, and Krocht on August 15. This relocation affects the location of the mark...
Moulin Rouge! cast reunites for one-off musical sing-along
Seven former cast members of the Dutch production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical are reuniting for a one-time sing-along event on October 12 at the Goudse Schouwburg. This special evening invites the au...
Fuel prices rise again as hopes for peace fade
Fuel prices at the pump in the Netherlands have risen again after a short period of decline. This increase is driven by rising oil prices due to diminishing hopes for a quick reopening of the Strait o...
Bullet casings and blood in the street, suspected victim reports to hospital later
A 30-year-old man was hospitalized with gunshot wounds following a shooting on the Jan Rebelstraat in Osdorp, Amsterdam, during the early hours of the morning. Police discovered blood and shell casing...
Nighttime shooting in Osdorp: blood and shell casings on the street
Ukrainian drone strike hits Russian oil refinery 2,200 kilometers from the border
Major damage following explosion at business premises in Nieuw-Vennep, fire extinguished
An explosion caused significant damage to a business premises on Luzernestraat in Nieuw-Vennep around 3:00 AM. A fire broke out following the blast, which the fire department successfully extinguished...
Trump's company loses $238 million and sells accelerated access to tweets
Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, reported a loss of $238 million between April and June. This figure represents a significant increase compared to the company's fi...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (August 10 - August 17)
Various road construction projects are taking place across Haarlem from August 10 to August 17. Several areas, including the Gedempte Oude Gracht and Wilsonplein, will experience partial closures and ...
Firefighters extinguish fire in basement of Haarlem health center
Firefighters extinguished a fire in the basement of a health center on Zaanenstraat in Haarlem early this morning. The blaze, which was caused by a power bank, was contained within an hour with limite...
When comedian Nabil Aoulad Ayad heard he could return for the next episode of Triviant, a heartfelt 'shit!' followed
Mad Men actor Jon Hamm (55) becomes a father for the first time
Mad Men actor Jon Hamm and his wife, actress Anna Osceola, are expecting their first child together. The couple, who married three years ago, confirmed the news through various media outlets.
Life is more than three percent more expensive than a year ago
According to final figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics, the cost of living in the Netherlands rose by an average of 3.2 percent in July compared to the same month last year.