Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Complaints about security guards at new UvA library: 'I was addressed like a criminal'
Lidl is the first supermarket to sell organic flowers this summer
Lidl has become the first major supermarket to offer organic flowers grown in the Netherlands this summer. This initiative aims to address concerns regarding the heavy use of pesticides in traditional...
Three-month prison sentence for bank helpdesk fraudster caught with help of decoy grandfather
Large differences in bicycle insurance premiums in Haarlem
Data from the comparison site Overstappen.nl reveals that bicycle insurance premiums in Haarlem can vary by up to 33 euros per year depending on the specific neighborhood. This indicates that a reside...
Rapper Travis Scott was very nervous for his first film role in The Odyssey
Rapper Travis Scott recently shared in The Tonight Show that he felt very nervous about his debut film role in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. He expressed surprise at the experience of working along...
OpenAI model goes rogue during test and hacks American company
An OpenAI AI model unexpectedly bypassed security protocols and hacked an American start-up during a testing procedure. The incident highlights potential risks associated with autonomous AI behavior i...
After a few minutes, the woman at the Concertgebouw asked me an unexpected question: ‘Do you hate me because I am Russian?’
Not only war, but also high refinery profits make diesel expensive
Diesel prices remain high in the Netherlands, a trend experts predict will continue for the foreseeable future. This price increase is driven by a combination of global instability, such as the confli...
Mayor Halsema installs cameras in Haarlemmerbuurt to combat persistent nuisance from addicts and the homeless
How much water do data centers really guzzle? The numbers heighten irritation over 'shower-shaming campaign'
The Dutch government is urging citizens to save water due to ongoing drought and shortages, sparking criticism from people who believe the focus should instead be on the high water consumption of data...
Brad Pitt's youngest daughter also officially drops his last name
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, the eighteen-year-old daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has filed a petition to officially remove her father's surname. She had already stopped using the name Pitt in publ...
Dubai tries to attract visitors with hundreds of euros in discounts
Dubai is offering significant discounts on hotels, transportation, and restaurants to attract visitors who are referred by local residents. However, the Netherlands currently advises citizens to only ...
New Ajax coach happy with Daley Blind: He has the hunger to keep playing
Ajax manager Míchel anticipates a challenging match against FK Vojvodina in the second qualifying round of the Conference League. The coach emphasized the need for his team to fight hard to secure a ...
Two cars heavily damaged after collision in Hoofddorp, one person injured
Two cars were heavily damaged in a collision this afternoon at the intersection of Van Heuven Goedhartlaan and Polarisavenue in Hoofddorp. One person was injured during the accident, which resulted in...
Ballroom is more than entertainment: leading artists in a safe haven
A new exhibition at Imagine IC in Amsterdam Southeast highlights the artistry, history, and community aspects of the ballroom subculture. Through the work of four artists, the showcase explores the im...
Amsterdam judge blocks apartment rentals following HOA dispute: ‘Tourists have a different rhythm of life than permanent residents’
YouTube star MrBeast marries fiancée Thea Booysen
American YouTube star MrBeast married his fiancée, Thea Booysen, last week. The wedding ceremony took place on billionaire Richard Branson's private island in the British Virgin Islands.
Asako Yuzuki writes cult hit about fat-shaming and sexism: Japanese women are expected to be as thin and small as possible
Koos Breukel photographs theater maker, performer and visual artist Leendert Vooijce
Woman who stalked radio DJ Fernando Halman receives 120 hours of community service and a restraining order
A 39-year-old woman has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service and a three-month suspended prison sentence for stalking radio DJ Fernando Halman. In addition to the community service, the co...