Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Life-saving equipment stolen in double burglary at IJdoornlaan fire station
The Zebra fire station on the IJdoornlaan in Amsterdam was broken into twice this weekend, resulting in the theft of essential life-saving rescue equipment. Thieves smashed windows to gain entry and s...
What we suspected is true: refineries and oil companies are profiting from expensive diesel and gasoline
Oil companies and refineries are significantly increasing their profits amid the global Iran crisis by leveraging fluctuating oil prices. This financial gain comes directly at the expense of motorists...
World Cup final halftime show review roundup: 'Pop music can be truly awful'
For the first time in history, a halftime show was organized during the World Cup football final featuring artists like Madonna, Justin Bieber, and BTS. However, critics reported that the performance ...
Film The Odyssey has spectacular opening weekend with over 230 million in revenue
ACM: motorists can save significantly by choosing a different gas station
The Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) in the Netherlands has reported that motorists can save significantly by comparing fuel prices. Their analysis found that prices for gasoline and diesel c...
700m2 painting on Museumplein basketball court: "Place of protest and opinions"
Artist Munir de Vries is creating a 700-square-meter mural on a basketball court at Amsterdam's Museumplein, incorporating themes of resilience and the area's colonial history. The project was chosen ...
Ryanair says planes are safe after man was sucked out of aircraft window
Ryanair has issued a statement confirming the safety of its aircraft following an incident where a passenger was pulled through a plane window during a flight. The airline has initiated contact with t...
AliExpress fined 550 million euros for unsafe products
The European Commission has imposed a record fine of 550 million euros on AliExpress for the long-term sale of unsafe toys, counterfeit items, and dangerous cosmetic products. The platform was found g...
Do you also find networking events awkward? A psychologist shares what helps
Psychologist Thijs Launspach shares practical advice on how to overcome feelings of awkwardness and social anxiety during professional networking events. The tips are aimed at helping individuals bett...
These are the eight new participants of B&B Vol liefde
RTL has launched a new season of the dating show B&B Vol liefde, featuring eight new participants. Episodes of the series will air four times a week throughout the summer.
Morocco to leverage next World Cup to boost tourism industry
Morocco is preparing for its role as one of the three host nations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The country aims to use the tournament to significantly expand and boost its national tourism industry.
ASML makes a staggeringly large contribution to our earning capacity: how dependent does the Netherlands want to be on the company?
ASML has become a massive economic force and the largest employer in the Brainport region. This success has sparked a public debate regarding the potential risks of the Netherlands becoming overly dep...
BZV's Roel and Simone welcome son: 'Received first wooden clogs'
Roel and Simone, who appeared on the latest season of the Dutch show Boer zoekt Vrouw, have welcomed their son, Rein, born via cesarean section on July 6. The couple expressed their joy, with Roel sta...
78-year-old cyclist dies after collision with car in Sloterdijk earlier this month
A 78-year-old cyclist has died following a collision with a car that occurred on July 5 in the Sloterdijk neighborhood of Amsterdam. Police are currently investigating the circumstances of the inciden...
Rob van Bree (48) named new Amsterdam police chief, succeeds Peter Holla in December
Amare (31) has a swollen lip and a black eye: 'I didn't fall, doctor'
A 31-year-old woman named Galdani sought medical attention for injuries that she later revealed were caused by her husband. Despite the severity of the abuse, she was initially afraid to report the in...
Pedal to the metal! Pay the least at this gas station in Haarlem
Fuel prices in the Netherlands remain high, with an average cost of 2.232 euros per liter for Euro95 gasoline. A recent study by Independer highlights that these prices fluctuate daily and vary signif...
Spanish fans celebrate as country dethrones reigning world champion
Spain secured its second World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a tense final decided by an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres. Hundreds of enthusiastic fans gathered in Amsterdam to watch t...
Ryanair passenger growth fails to offset rising kerosene prices
Budget airline Ryanair attracted more passengers in the past quarter by offering cheaper tickets. However, this growth in travelers was not sufficient to offset the impact of rising fuel prices on the...
Online supermarket Picnic turns a profit in the Netherlands for the first time in ten years
Online supermarket Picnic has achieved profitability in the Netherlands for the first time in ten years. However, the company is expected to report an overall loss for 2025 due to significant investme...