Dutch News in English

Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Radio 538 presenter Hannelore Zwitserlood underwent gastric bypass surgery: I am now Miss Piggy light
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Radio 538 presenter Hannelore Zwitserlood underwent gastric bypass surgery: I am now Miss Piggy light

Radio 538 presenter Hannelore Zwitserlood has opened up about her weight loss journey after undergoing gastric bypass surgery three years ago. Following a 55-kilogram weight loss, she has released a b...

Director and actress Halina Reijn receives honorary Golden Calf
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Director and actress Halina Reijn receives honorary Golden Calf

Future asylum seeker center building squatted in Diemen
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Future asylum seeker center building squatted in Diemen

A future asylum seeker center in Diemen, intended for use by 2027, has been occupied by squatters. The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) and the property owner have initiated le...

Fuel slightly cheaper again due to falling oil prices
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Fuel slightly cheaper again due to falling oil prices

Fuel prices at Dutch gas stations decreased on Tuesday following a significant drop in oil prices. This market shift occurred after the United States and Iran ceased mutual attacks, leading to lower c...

‘You should be seen’: this is the story behind the Zeedijk Pride Stride
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‘You should be seen’: this is the story behind the Zeedijk Pride Stride

Iris Dicks launched the Zeedijk Pride Stride to encourage individuals to embrace their identities after witnessing her partner withdraw during their transition. The initiative features a red carpet in...

Justin Baldoni's company ordered to pay The New York Times $171,000
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Justin Baldoni's company ordered to pay The New York Times $171,000

Wayfarer Studios, the production company owned by Justin Baldoni, has been ordered to pay The New York Times approximately $171,000 in legal fees. This judgment follows the dismissal of a defamation l...

Philips to receive 186 million euros back in US import duties
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Philips to receive 186 million euros back in US import duties

Philips has received a 186 million euro refund following the overturning of import tariffs previously imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The Dutch health technology company is among the fi...

Explosion and fire at home in Staalmanbuurt, Amsterdam Nieuw-West
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Explosion and fire at home in Staalmanbuurt, Amsterdam Nieuw-West

Video | Zendaya poses in striking spider dress alongside Tom Holland in L.A.
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Video | Zendaya poses in striking spider dress alongside Tom Holland in L.A.

Brazil challenges US import tariffs: 'Unjustified'
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Brazil challenges US import tariffs: 'Unjustified'

Brazil has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Brazilian government claims that these tariffs are unjustified...

ING expects record number of home sales this year, buyers have higher incomes
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ING expects record number of home sales this year, buyers have higher incomes

ING predicts a record-breaking 245,000 residential property sales in the Netherlands this year. This growth is driven by an increase in housing supply and rising household incomes.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter officially drops father's last name
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Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter officially drops father's last name

Suri Cruise, the daughter of actors Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, has officially dropped her father's surname. Public voter registration records in Pennsylvania indicate that the twenty-year-old studen...

Waiting for the train? 7 coffee and food spots at and near Haarlem Station
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Waiting for the train? 7 coffee and food spots at and near Haarlem Station

This article highlights seven recommended coffee shops and eateries located at or near Haarlem Station. It provides options for travelers looking to enjoy a meal, have a coffee, or work on their lapto...

Ariana Grande sues hackers for theft of music and private footage
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Ariana Grande sues hackers for theft of music and private footage

Ariana Grande has initiated a lawsuit against unidentified hackers who allegedly accessed personal devices and accounts of people in her circle. The hackers reportedly stole unreleased music along wit...

More Dutch people are going on holiday by electric car
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More Dutch people are going on holiday by electric car

More Dutch citizens are choosing to travel by electric vehicle for their holidays, according to data from fast-charging company Fastned. The firm reported that charging sessions by Dutch drivers at it...

Grandstand for ten thousand people rises on the Prinsengracht: "But I have the best spot"
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Grandstand for ten thousand people rises on the Prinsengracht: "But I have the best spot"

Construction has begun on a large grandstand along the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, designed to accommodate 10,000 spectators for the upcoming WorldPride Canal Parade. While the construction work has c...

The strength of Wildlife lies in the tenderness vulnerable young adults show each other
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The strength of Wildlife lies in the tenderness vulnerable young adults show each other

American singer d4vd to stand trial for murder of 14-year-old girl
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American singer d4vd to stand trial for murder of 14-year-old girl

American singer d4vd will face trial for the murder of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A judge in Los Angeles ruled on Monday that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the criminal ...

Reacher actor Alan Ritchson calls fight with neighbor 'the scariest thing ever'
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Reacher actor Alan Ritchson calls fight with neighbor 'the scariest thing ever'

Reacher actor Alan Ritchson described a physical altercation with his neighbor earlier this year as the scariest experience of his life. The actor reflected on the incident with horror, noting its sev...

Gastric bypass surgery can be lifesaving but is no quick fix: the impact is enormous
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Gastric bypass surgery can be lifesaving but is no quick fix: the impact is enormous

Every year, between 10,000 and 12,000 gastric bypass surgeries are performed in the Netherlands. While weight-loss medication has stabilized these numbers, the procedure remains a life-saving interven...