Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Alanis Morissette to release her first Christmas album in November
Alanis Morissette is set to release her first Christmas album, titled Good Weather for Immaculate Conception, in November. The album features a variety of traditional carols, previous covers, and new ...
Trump strikes deal with Russia for direct supply of 300,000 tons of diesel
President Donald Trump announced a deal to import 300,000 tons of diesel from Russia, with additional large shipments expected in the near future. The U.S. Treasury has authorized a temporary permit f...
Trump says Russia will supply 300,000 tons of diesel to US immediately
President Trump announced that Russia will provide 300,000 tons of diesel to the United States immediately, with several million more tons scheduled for delivery in the coming months. The agreement fo...
City of Amsterdam permanently ends subsidies for Weekend Academy Foundation
The City of Amsterdam has permanently cut ties and subsidies to the Weekend Academie following a fraud investigation into its founder, Oguz Dulkadir. The municipality took this action after the founda...
Review: The Ghost Footballer, about an amateur pretending to be a pro, is full of surprises
The documentary De Spookvoetballer chronicles the life of Bernio Verhagen, a fraudster who convinced professional football clubs to sign him by pretending to be a talented player. Currently imprisoned...
Visitors on the film Rose: ‘They didn’t have that tolerance in the 17th century, and they still don’t really have it now’
Audiences have responded positively to the film Rose, noting its powerful exploration of women's autonomy and the struggle for personal identity. Viewers felt the story effectively draws parallels bet...
City Archives reveal Amsterdam blue with 6500 shards from an illegal excavation
Starting this weekend, the Amsterdam City Archives will display 6,500 ceramic shards that reveal the history of 'Amsterdams blauw,' a local variant of Delft blue. Produced for nearly a decade at a fac...
Reporter Daan Sutorius previews Ajax-NEC: A laundry list of injuries
Reporter Daan Sutorius provides an update on the current state of the Ajax squad ahead of their match against NEC. He highlights that the team is currently dealing with a significant list of player in...
It may seem like a play on words, but the issue surrounding Yeşilgöz's Russia rhetoric means more
Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgöz has formally designated Russia as an enemy, a move that carries significant political implications. The situation is being analyzed in three distinct parts to understa...
1 in 5 fatbike riders fined during police check in city center
Police in Amsterdam recently conducted a traffic enforcement operation where they inspected 52 fatbikes and issued 41 citations for various violations. Notable offenses included 10 instances of illega...
Netherlands returns diamond from Rijksmuseum and other objects to Indonesia
The Netherlands is returning various historical artifacts, including the diamond of Banjarmasin, to Indonesia following evidence that they were acquired through involuntary loss during the colonial er...
Amsterdam man (45) throws brick at woman's head after water dispute, prosecution seeks 9-year prison sentence for aggravated assault
Prosecutors are seeking a nine-year prison sentence for a 45-year-old man who allegedly threw a brick at a woman's head near the RAI in Amsterdam. The victim survived the life-threatening attack, whic...
Three new arrests in Belgium in investigation into violence in Overasselt
Belgian authorities have arrested three men linked to a violent drug-related conflict that occurred in Overasselt last September. The suspects, residing near Ghent, are expected to be extradited to th...
Electricity becomes more expensive in the evening: these households will feel the new network tariffs
Dutch grid operators plan to abolish the single transport tariff for electricity by 2029, which will result in significantly different prices throughout the day. This shift aims to manage grid load, l...
Lightsaber from legendary Luke, I am your father scene auctioned
A lightsaber prop from the famous Star Wars reveal scene is being auctioned by Heritage Auctions and is expected to sell for about 1 million dollars. The auction also features numerous other items fro...
DNB president continues to push for abolition of mortgage interest deduction
De Nederlandsche Bank President Sleijpen has reiterated his call for the complete abolition of the mortgage interest deduction in the Netherlands, arguing it no longer serves an economic purpose. He c...
What we know about the Amsterdam suspects in the Overasselt shooting
Eight men from Amsterdam have been identified as suspects in an early morning attack on a residence in Overasselt that occurred on September 1. Authorities are currently investigating the backgrounds ...
Review: Group of artists show the price of belonging at Wayward Sanctuaries
The exhibition Wayward Sanctuaries showcases how artists explore the concept of home through personal relationships and bicultural identities. The featured works highlight the complexities of finding ...
On the role of money in football: the reports on Dolberg's cruciate ligament were distressing
Yesilgöz surprises with Russia policy, but how wise is it?
The Dutch cabinet is struggling to maintain cohesion as a minority government, facing legislative gridlock on issues like box 3 taxes. Meanwhile, Justice Minister Dilan Yesilgöz has created uncertain...