Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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Dutch State pauses sale of remaining ABN AMRO stake
The Dutch state has temporarily halted the reduction of its stake in ABN AMRO. The government currently retains a 20.5 percent interest in the bank through share certificates.
Louvre section reopens after million-dollar heist, but without crown jewels
The Galerie d’Apollon in the Louvre has reopened to the public following a major jewelry theft last October. Remaining items from the Napoleonic collection have been moved to a more secure area with...
Porsche to cut thousands more jobs
German automaker Porsche plans to cut thousands of additional jobs, building on the 3,900 layoffs previously announced by the company. The move follows reports from German media regarding the manufact...
Former official ordered to pay 400,000 euros for giving homeless shelters to acquaintances
A former civil servant in Rotterdam has been ordered to pay 380,000 euros in damages after fraudulently allocating homes intended for the homeless to friends and family. The official misused eight pro...
Drag queens celebrate High Heels Hurray, but: 'Let's not pretend it's so much better in Amsterdam'
Unrest at Central Station taxi rank: Without license plates we effectively have no rules
Persistent technical issues with the license plate display and entrance barrier at Amsterdam Centraal's taxi stand have led to long-standing frustration and recent physical altercations among drivers....
Ali B says first job is networking: 'Otherwise I would have announced a theater show'
Rapper Ali B stated that his upcoming appearance at The Harbour Club in Vinkeveen is strictly focused on entrepreneurship. He clarified that the event is for networking purposes and is not related to ...
Dancing, listening, and blowing up a piece of art: Synergy Art Festival in Flevopark aims to reach a diverse audience
Elle review: An LA Barbie must navigate the grungy Seattle of 1995
Brutal PostNL delivery driver removed from route after doorstep argument, Sandra receives flowers and apology
PostNL has removed a delivery driver from their regular route following a confrontation with a resident named Sandra. The company has since issued an apology and provided flowers to the woman, though ...
All paddling pools in Amstelveen can reopen for now, water quality is up to standard
Police chief welcomes drag queens: "We are a city of tolerance, but it takes hard work"
Police chief Peter Holla welcomed drag performers at the H'ART Museum in Amsterdam to open the Shakespeare Club during WorldPride. The event aims to demonstrate police support for the LGBTQ+ community...
He delivered Joop Zoetemelk his Tour victory, now this cycling legend helps the elderly cycle safely
Former professional cyclist Henk Lubberding, who helped Joop Zoetemelk win the Tour de France, is now teaching elderly people how to cycle safely. Through his instruction, he helps seniors overcome th...
Minister Van Weel discusses extradition of 'Bolle Jos' with Sierra Leonean counterpart
Dutch Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel met with his Sierra Leonean counterpart Alpha Sesay in Ghana to discuss the extradition of convicted drug criminal Jos Leijdekkers. The meeting wa...
From Beethoven to the bee-eater: Europe is finally ditching those boring banknotes
The European Central Bank is expected to announce the new design for euro banknotes this Thursday to replace current designs and combat counterfeiting. The update comes as experts highlight the import...
In silence, 27-year-old Dagmar restores the Kamp Vught hearse, which may have been made by prisoners
Restorer Dagmar Beyaard is currently examining and cleaning a corpse cart from the former Kamp Vught crematorium. Her work aims to uncover the historical origins of the object and determine whether pr...
Star Trek actor William Shatner and daughter had cancer at the same time
Star Trek actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, have revealed that they were both diagnosed with cancer several years ago. Both individuals have now been declared cancer-fre...
Forensic investigation launched after sports car burns out in Rijsenhout
Police have launched a forensic investigation into a car fire in Rijsenhout after a luxury vehicle was completely destroyed early this morning. Authorities suspect arson and are appealing to local res...
