Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
WorldPride Amsterdam 2026: what you need to know about public transport and traffic in the city
Why customers are reacting so fiercely to a changed cheese roll at Albert Heijn: ‘It creates a feeling of loss of autonomy’
Supermarket chain Albert Heijn is reformulating its cheese pastry recipe following significant customer complaints about the change in taste. A consumer psychologist notes that such reactions often st...
Moulin Rouge cast watched theater flood: 'Beyond saving'
The cast of the musical Moulin Rouge faces the cancellation of their final two weeks of performances due to severe water damage at the Beatrix Theater. Actress April Darby witnessed the incident, whic...
Ice hockey talent Rominio T. (18) receives community service for unrest in Osdorp after Morocco-France, avoids jail time
Mercedes wants US to ease rules on sales of Chinese cars
Mercedes-Benz is lobbying the United States to relax proposed regulations that would restrict the sale of Chinese-made vehicles. The German automaker is impacted by these potential rules because it is...
EU halts Venice Biennale funding over Russian participation
Parasite outbreak causes significant drop in Taco Bell visitors
Taco Bell is experiencing a significant decline in visitor numbers in the United States following a parasite outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce. Authorities have identified a supplier of ...
Who stays at the Zeeburg city campsite? 'I don't want to be in a tent at 35 degrees'
Woman (60) unconscious after falling off bike at IJplein, thief steals her belongings
Prosecutors demand up to five years in prison for elderly helpdesk fraud scam
New documents detail Andrew and Tristan Tate rape case
Newly released documents contain statements from alleged victims detailing accusations of sexual and physical abuse, including rape and strangulation, against influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate. Thes...
Singer Tabitha suffers water damage in newly renovated home: Everything has to be redone
Singer Tabitha experienced significant water damage in her recently renovated home after returning to find it flooded. She expressed her frustration on Instagram, noting that the entire renovation wil...
Netherlands bans products from illegal Israeli settlements
Starting September 22, the Netherlands will implement a ban on trade involving products originating from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This measure follows a May announcement made afte...
Deutsche Bahn wants alcohol ban at German stations following incident with employee
The German railway operator Deutsche Bahn intends to implement an alcohol ban across its approximately 5,400 stations starting October 15. This decision follows recent security incidents and builds up...
International hit musical about Michael Jackson coming to the Netherlands
Number of malfunction reports for bicycle conveyor belt at Central Station continues to rise
The number of malfunctions for the bicycle conveyor belt at Amsterdam Central Station has risen to 745 since January 2023, averaging nearly six per week. The municipality is currently negotiating a ne...
TikToker Marwa (33) gets thousands of young people reading: ‘I believe there is a genre for everyone’
Marwa Omari, a 33-year-old content creator from Amsterdam, is successfully encouraging young people to read more through her popular BookTok account. She aims to normalize reading in public and has re...
New season of B&B Vol liefde starts with half a million fewer viewers than usual
The sixth season of the Dutch television program B&B Vol liefde premiered with 908,000 viewers on Monday evening. This figure represents a significant decline, drawing nearly half a million fewer view...
Best to leave blisters alone: First aid expert on when it is okay to pop them
As the Nijmegen Four Days Marches begins, a Red Cross expert advises that blisters should generally be left to heal on their own. While hikers are encouraged to avoid self-treatment, the expert explai...
Tour of Haarlem by historic museum bus
The NZH Transport Museum in Haarlem is organizing a tour using a historic museum bus on Saturday, July 25. The bus will depart from the museum located at A. Hofmanweg 35 at 2:00 PM.