Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
US investment firm Apollo to buy easyJet for 6.6 billion euros
American investment firm Apollo Global Management has reached an agreement to acquire the British airline easyJet for 6.6 billion euros. The acquisition was reported by Bloomberg on Thursday.
Woman assaulted after overtaking incident with electric bike in Amsterdam city center, police searching for cyclist
Gold price hits highest level since June on weaker dollar and hopes for Hormuz reopening
Gold prices reached their highest level since late June on Wednesday. This increase was driven by disappointing employment data and hopes regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
NPO investigates reports of dick pics sent in employee group chat
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is currently investigating reports regarding an unsolicited explicit image sent in an employee group chat. A spokesperson has confirmed the investigation but declined ...
Drought alert leads to unique measures, but highest crisis phase remains absent today: why?
Dutch water boards are implementing unique local and regional measures to combat drought. However, the government has decided not to declare the highest crisis phase, as the energy and drinking water ...
Congo bans copper and cobalt exports, Europe to feel the impact
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates to encourage domestic processing of its mineral resources. This move aims to increase the value derived from th...
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A free concert at Purmerplein and Cheeky Monday at Melkweg: what to do in Amsterdam this week
Commemoration of the end of World War II at Lovely Indies
On August 15, 2026, a commemoration will be held at the Lieflijk Indië residential group in Haarlem to mark the end of the Second World War in the former Dutch East Indies. The event honors victims o...
Amphibian review: Thor Braun is a strong storyteller who turns into a frog in seconds
Ajax eyes historic milestone this season: who will follow in Ricardo Kishna's footsteps?
Ajax is approaching a historic milestone in the Eredivisie, requiring 57 more goals to reach a total of 6,000 league goals. The club is currently tracking this progress to see which players will contr...
Super-neighbor John Carmichael (1957-2026) was always there for everyone: ‘He was the babysitter, the street friend, the man with the leaf blower, and the grandpa with the cookie jar’
Low water levels in Rhine lead to higher transport costs and industry concerns
Extremely low water levels in the Rhine river are causing shipping capacity to decrease and transportation costs to rise for companies in the Netherlands and Germany. If these conditions persist, busi...
After Chris Brown, Ne-Yo also sued over dog attack
R&B artist Ne-Yo is facing a lawsuit from a woman who alleges she was attacked by his dog while attempting to deliver a package. This incident follows a similar legal case earlier this year involving ...
Petal review: It is clear Ariana Grande needs a break
Pump prices to fall: gasoline 5 cents cheaper on Thursday, diesel 6 cents
Fuel prices in the Netherlands have decreased this week, according to data from UnitedConsumers. As of Thursday, the price of a liter of gasoline has dropped by 5 cents, while the price of diesel has ...
Presenter Veronica van Hoogdalem is engaged: 'A dream come true'
Dutch television presenter Veronica van Hoogdalem has announced her engagement to her partner, Keyennu. The 37-year-old shared the news through a social media post, describing the moment as a dream co...
Homebuyers still benefit financially from energy-efficient homes
Homebuyers continue to pay a premium for energy-efficient properties following the energy crisis. An analysis by Brainbay, the data subsidiary of the NVM real estate association, shows that this price...
Noorderpark playground equipment goes up in flames
A wooden playground structure in Noorderpark, Amsterdam, was destroyed by a fire during the night. The fire department extinguished the flames quickly, but the equipment could not be saved, and the ca...