Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
GVB cuts ferry services on one of the busiest days of the year
The city's waste problem remains enormous: "It is a huge dump here"
Amsterdam is struggling with persistent street waste issues, largely driven by people rummaging through trash cans for deposit bottles. While the city plans to roll out new, self-closing trash bins st...
GoVolta also wants to run trains on high-speed line to Paris
The Dutch train operator GoVolta plans to compete with Eurostar by launching a new high-speed rail service between Amsterdam and Paris. The company has informed the Authority for Consumers and Markets...
Review roundup: Ariana Grande's new album, 'her anger is palpable'
American superstar Ariana Grande has released her eighth studio album titled 'petal', over two years after her previous record 'Eternal Sunshine'. Music critics have already noted the emotional intens...
Miscommunication and unread emails lead to errors with hantavirus patient at Radboudumc
Staff at the Radboudumc hospital in Nijmegen were potentially exposed to the hantavirus in May due to miscommunication and errors in handling biological samples. The hospital confirmed that issues inc...
Pregnant influencer Nicola apologizes after saying 'champagne should be fine': 'I have educated myself now'
Influencer Nicola Ebbink has apologized after receiving criticism for suggesting that consuming champagne during pregnancy is acceptable. Following further research into the health risks, she expresse...
Two accidents on the North ring road cause heavy traffic
Two separate accidents near the Zeeburgertunnel have forced the closure of a section of the Amsterdam ring road, causing significant traffic delays. Authorities expect the disruption to continue until...
Increasing number of twenty-somethings on long-term disability due to mental health issues
The Dutch Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) reports a significant increase in the number of people in their twenties receiving disability benefits due to long-term work incapacity. This trend is primari...
The Achterklap Podcast | Searching for Madonna on the canals and ABBA is proven right
Madonna is set to perform during the upcoming World Pride event. Meanwhile, the carnival group De Kapotte Kachels has lost a legal battle against the band ABBA.
Amsterdammer arrested for two fraud schemes, posed as bank employee and police officer
16-year-old suspect in Zandvoort Pride assault released
A 16-year-old boy suspected of assaulting and insulting a visitor at the Pride on the Beach event in Zandvoort has been released under conditions by a judge. The Public Prosecution Service confirms th...
WorldPride Portrait: Raham was not safe in Iran, now organizes the first Iranian Pride boat here
After fleeing Iran due to the criminalization of homosexuality, queer activist Raham Rafiee relocated to Amsterdam to continue his advocacy. He supports the Iranian queer community and famously organi...
AI company Suno must pay damages for copyright infringement
A court in Munich has ruled that the American AI music platform Suno violated artists' copyrights. Consequently, the company is required to pay damages, though the specific amount has not yet been det...
Bridge, bike tunnel, or cable car to the North? Amsterdam must find a solution by 2034, but faces setbacks
Oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron report highest quarterly profit in years
American oil and gas giants ExxonMobil and Chevron reported their highest quarterly profits since 2022. This financial growth reflects strong recent performance for both corporations.
Massage parlor license revoked
Mayor Jos Wienen has revoked the operating license for the massage parlor Multimassage in Haarlem following an investigation by the Dutch Labour Inspectorate. The investigation revealed the illegal em...
Shooting at drug den on Willem de Zwijgerlaan: bullet impact in kitchen unit
Mayor Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a home on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Amsterdam after a shooting incident occurred at the property. The building, known for ongoing issues including d...
Rapper Yung Filly acquitted of rape, found guilty of assault
British rapper and YouTuber Yung Filly was acquitted of rape charges in Australia on Friday. However, he was found guilty of two counts of assault.
Vehicle overturns in Nieuw-Vennep
A utility vehicle used for landscaping tipped over in Nieuw-Vennep this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted around 12:15 p.m., and one person was evaluated by medical staff as a precaution.
Tetanus can be fatal, but vaccination protects: here is when you need a booster shot
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that can enter the body through wounds or animal bites. While vaccination provides protection, individuals may require booster shots to maintain immunity over ...