Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Steel giant Tata Steel sued for intentional pollution
Steel producer Tata Steel is facing criminal prosecution for allegedly and intentionally releasing harmful substances into the air. The Public Prosecution Service decided to take the company to court ...

China hopes for fair and equitable trade relationship with the Netherlands
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma in Beijing to discuss trade relations. China expressed the hope that the Netherlands will establish a fair, equitable, an...
Gieskes-Strijbis Fund increases Podiumprijs prize money by over 60 percent: these are the 5 nominees

Consumer spending up nearly 2 percent in May, goods in demand
Dutch household consumption rose by 1.8 percent in May compared to the previous year, driven primarily by an increase in spending on goods. This growth follows a 1 percent increase in consumption reco...
Formula 1 Zandvoort 2026: this is the schedule
The 2026 Formula 1 race weekend in Zandvoort is scheduled to take place from August 21 to 23. This final event at the circuit will feature various activities, including the first-ever F1 Sprint in the...
Win-win-win, concluded Natasja Gibbs after a bite of the Aruban fish fried right after being caught

Oil prices rise further after new US attacks on Iran
Oil prices have increased following new United States airstrikes against Iran. Additionally, the U.S. has revoked a license that previously allowed Iran to temporarily export oil.

Prince Harry on losing UK tabloid case: 'I did not get justice'
Prince Harry has stated that he and other plaintiffs did not receive justice following the court's ruling in his legal case against a British tabloid publisher. The Prince expressed his dissatisfactio...

Yuppenskelter or Biro? Name and rules for microcars remain too unclear
Research by the Vervoerregio Amsterdam reveals that 45 percent of mini-car drivers are unfamiliar with traffic regulations, leading to safety concerns. The organization and local officials are calling...
More large deposit machines installed, users are positive
The number of large bulk deposit machines capable of processing dozens of bottles simultaneously is increasing rapidly in the Netherlands. Eighty new machines were installed in the first half of this ...

Actress Mariska Hargitay to present Emmy Awards, first woman in fifteen years
American actress Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, has been selected to host the Emmy Awards in September. She is the first woman to host the ceremony in fifte...
Maurice de Hond calls corona hearings 'terrible' but will attend, Mona Keijzer also to be questioned today
Maurice de Hond and Mona Keijzer are scheduled to testify before the parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the Dutch government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. While the inquiry highlights...
Cabinet may force companies to produce for defense if necessary
The Dutch government is introducing a new law that allows them to compel specific companies to produce essential goods for the military during emergency situations. Under this legislation, the cabinet...