Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Police post warning on door after violence at home in Bos en Lommer: It was a mistake
Gangster rapper Joey AK released with ankle monitor and ban from Southeast district
Ajax faces old acquaintance in Conference League qualifiers, FC Twente meets Hungarian record champion
Ajax will face Serbian club FK Vojvodina in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League next Thursday. Meanwhile, FC Twente is set to compete against the Hungarian record champion in the...
Serious safety concerns for Bos en Lommerweg residents, "Achie the Somali does not live here"
Police are concerned for the safety of innocent residents in an Amsterdam apartment on Bos en Lommerweg that was targeted by a shooting and an explosion. Authorities believe the incidents were a case ...
Italian police raid luxury brands Bulgari and Chanel
Italian police have conducted raids on the offices of luxury brands, including Bulgari and Chanel. The investigation centers on allegations that these companies utilized subcontractors who employed Ch...
Has Ajax suddenly changed its financial course and started splashing cash again? Not necessarily, experts say
Despite recent high-profile signings by Ajax, experts argue that the club is not necessarily abandoning its financial recovery strategy. The investments in new players are being viewed as calculated d...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (July 17-19)
A list of recommended activities and events for the weekend of July 17-19 has been compiled for residents and visitors in Haarlem. The guide aims to help people find entertainment and leisure opportun...
Tragicomedy Pink Therapy gives outdoor theater in Noord a second life during WorldPride
ADHD medication during summer break: continue or take a break? 'You can temporarily lower the dosage'
As summer vacation begins, parents of children with ADHD are considering whether to continue or pause medication during the school break. Experts suggest that temporarily adjusting the dosage is a via...
Writer Mina Etemad and Southeast royalty Jeffrey Spalburg discuss life's big questions in De Zwoele Stad
The talkshow De Zwoele Stad, hosted in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, features comedian Jeffrey Spalburg and writer Mina Etemad discussing topics such as identity, diaspora, and their personal histories. Through...
Neighbors heard police end kidnapping: "Could not hear soccer match over sirens"
Police successfully rescued a kidnap victim in Amsterdam after a high-speed chase that began in Nieuw-West and ended in Amsterdam-Oost. Two suspects from Rotterdam have been arrested following the ope...
No CCTV around Sloterplas despite increasing reports of women being harassed
The municipality of Amsterdam has decided against installing stationary security cameras around Sloterplas despite an increase in harassment reports against women. Instead, officials will deploy extra...
Weddings, babies and moves: how former B&B Vol liefde participants are doing
Ahead of the new season of B&B Vol liefde, presenter Leonie ter Braak catches up with former participants to see how their lives have changed. The special update explores the current relationship stat...
Luke Skywalker's Star Wars lightsaber auctioned for $3.75 million
The lightsaber used by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films has been sold at auction for a record-breaking 3.75 million dollars. This sale marks the highest amount ever paid for a scre...
Extra income support in Amsterdam significantly lower than in other municipalities
No deal on new public transport collective agreement, unions consider strike
Negotiations for a new collective labor agreement for thirteen thousand public transport employees have stalled after four months of discussions. Unions FNV and CNV are now planning to organize strike...
Wages remain high due to rising prices and tight labor market
Average wage growth in the Netherlands remained high during the first half of the year, driven by high inflation and a tight labor market. These economic conditions have prompted trade unions to deman...
Ozark actress Julia Garner and singer Mark Foster to divorce
Actress Julia Garner and singer Mark Foster are divorcing after more than six years of marriage. The news was confirmed by an exclusive source cited in People magazine.
Amsterdam currently unaffected by drought, but water authority warns: ‘If it gets drier, problems could arise’
