Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Readers on rat plague in Amsterdam: I think the rat is often made a scapegoat
Erica Terpstra moving to nursing home: 'I was ready for it'
Former presenter Erica Terpstra is moving from Scheveningen to a care home in Laren. The 83-year-old, who currently uses a walker following multiple surgeries, stated that she is ready for this transi...
Baywatch reboot coming to Amazon Prime Video in the Netherlands starting in January
Amazon Prime Video has reached an agreement with Fox to stream the upcoming Baywatch reboot in the Netherlands. The series, which follows the adventures of lifeguards, will be available to viewers sta...
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with truck in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Ten thousand people used beach bus pilot to Bloemendaal and Zandvoort
Since June 20, nearly ten thousand people have utilized a free beach bus service connecting a P+R facility in Vijfhuizen to the beaches of Bloemendaal and Zandvoort. The provincial trial aims to reduc...
Actress Christina Applegate discharged from hospital after four months
American actress Christina Applegate has been discharged from the hospital after a four-month stay. While the specific reason for her hospitalization was not disclosed, it is believed to be related to...
McDonald's also noticing customers are becoming more frugal
McDonald's reports that it is struggling to attract customers as consumers continue to prioritize saving money. Despite offering cheap menus and discounts, the fast-food chain notes a decline in dinin...
Rabobank targets youth, AI, and the battle against neobanks with new blue app
Rabobank has launched a new blue-themed banking app specifically designed to attract younger users through gamification and personalized features. The initiative aims to compete with neobanks and incr...
String orchestra and ballroom dancers share the catwalk at the Concertgebouw: 'If we gain mutual understanding, we've come a long way'
Albert Heijn revamps savings stamps: one stamp now requires double the spending
Albert Heijn is significantly changing its loyalty stamp program, requiring customers to spend twice as much money to earn a single stamp. Consequently, it will take twice as long for customers to fil...
Bruce Springsteen's wife Patti Scialfa is in cancer remission
Bruce Springsteen has announced that his wife, singer and guitarist Patti Scialfa, is in remission from multiple myeloma. The 73-year-old was diagnosed with this form of blood cancer in 2018.
Spotify surpasses 300 million paying subscribers
Spotify reported significant growth in the second quarter of 2026, surpassing 300 million paid subscribers. This increase in the user base led to a continued rise in total revenue for the Swedish musi...
Woman may have recruited her son to plant explosive in Haarlem
A 41-year-old woman is standing trial for allegedly recruiting her minor son to plant an explosive at a residence in Haarlem, an attack that was thwarted by authorities in February. The suspect, who w...
Over 170 reports of discrimination during second weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam
During the second weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam, over 170 reports of discrimination were filed with the organization Rita, more than double the number from the previous weekend. Organizers and lo...
Join the conversation about trees in Haarlem
The municipality of Haarlem has released a draft 'Programma Bomen' aimed at protecting, managing, and expanding the city's tree population to improve local living conditions. Residents are invited to ...
Sona organizer loses injunction over Sloterpark but remains in contention for festival site
Jan Roos receives death threats following sexual comments about teenage girls
Dutch presenter Jan Roos has received death threats following criticism over sexually suggestive comments he made toward two underage girls in a video. Roos has dismissed the backlash as a witch hunt ...
'Brabo' must help the Netherlands and Belgium achieve lower energy prices
The Netherlands and Belgium have officially launched the upgraded Brabo high-voltage power line connecting the port of Antwerp to Rilland. This project aims to increase electricity exchange between th...
Unique: Top 5 US charts consist entirely of country music
Actors Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis welcome first child
Actors Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis have reportedly welcomed their first child together. While the news has been reported by multiple media outlets, the couple has not yet officially confirmed ...