Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Zuidas residential tower residents demand restaurant La Mesa stop open-fire grilling
Which special guest is Ronnie Wood bringing to Paradiso? These are the concerts and albums we are looking forward to in the coming months
How influencers fueled Albania's tourism boom (and why Amsterdam uses a different approach)
Amsterdam real estate agent advises buyer to demolish quickly before property gets heritage status: 'Get it all out'
Is it a rooster? No, the weather vane high above Azartplein is a silhouette of the theater ship Ship of Fools
Ayrton (22) pays 883 euros for his student room with a filthy shared kitchen: ‘I sometimes ask myself: is this living or surviving?’

US announces new 50 percent tariffs on Canadian products
United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to impose a 50 percent tariff on various Canadian products. This new policy marks a significant change in trade measures affect...

Robbie Williams denies wiping cocaine on his head: 'It was a mint'
British singer Robbie Williams has denied allegations that he wiped cocaine onto his microphone during a performance on German television following the World Cup final. Williams clarified that the whi...

Police release recognizable image of Hakfort explosion suspect
Police in Amsterdam have released security footage of a suspect who detonated an explosive device at the entrance of the Hakfort apartment building in Zuidoost on June 1. No injuries were reported, an...

Amber Kortzorg expecting first child
BNNVARA presenter Amber Kortzorg announced on Instagram that she and her partner Sven are expecting their first child, a boy, in November.

Circuit Zandvoort closed off, gates to remain shut to curious onlookers in coming weeks
Circuit Zandvoort has been closed to the public to allow for preparations for the upcoming Formula 1 race scheduled for August 23. Only authorized suppliers and event staff are permitted to enter the ...

Diesel price rises faster than gasoline due to shortages and oil supply unrest
Diesel prices in the Netherlands have risen significantly faster than gasoline prices over the past two weeks due to tight market conditions and instability in oil supply. This increase is expected to...
Victim of sunken barge in Coenhaven is a man from Indonesia
Dining on platform 2b again in September and October: pop-up restaurant opens at Amsterdam Central

UK media watchdog investigates Married at First Sight UK
The British media regulator Ofcom has launched an official investigation into the reality show Married at First Sight UK. The inquiry follows complaints regarding fairness and privacy concerning the C...

Chinese food delivery worker wins literary prize for poems about his job
56-year-old Chinese food delivery worker Wang Jibin has won the prestigious Lu Xun Literature Prize for his poetry and essays about the life of delivery personnel. He originally gained fame and recogn...
Amsterdam to take action against festival organizer Sona; D66, Volt, and VVD raise questions over hard liquor and cash-paid VIP tables

Fewer Dutch apples on shelves this year, but more pears
Dutch fruit growers anticipate a significant decrease in this year's apple harvest compared to last year. Conversely, the pear harvest is expected to be more abundant than in the previous season.