Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
U2 releases new song, new album coming later this year
Irish rock band U2 has announced an upcoming album, set to be released later this year. To mark the announcement, the band released their first new single, titled 'Street of Dreams', on Tuesday.
US reimposes sanctions on Iranian oil following attacks on oil tankers
On Tuesday, the US Treasury Department revoked a license that had temporarily allowed Iran to export oil. This decision follows reported attacks on several oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Hungary tackles Orbán's 'propaganda broadcaster': no more news, only films
Hungarian state media has temporarily suspended news broadcasts on television and radio. The government, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, intends to reform the channels after accusing them of func...
Daley Blind (36) begins third spell at Ajax, one-year contract
36-year-old defender Daley Blind has returned to Ajax after signing a one-year contract. The Amsterdam native will play his upcoming matches at the Johan Cruijff Arena.
Video | King Charles takes a ride in a British tank
Nancy Wiltink (64) runs a bed and breakfast in Amsterdam-Noord: The English ravers left the cottage spotless
Boyband Five miscalculates popularity: Ziggo Dome show fails to sell out, top tier closed
Great, off on vacation! But how do you know if it will really be fun? Spontaneity turns out to be a good thing
Researcher Ondrej Mitas offers advice on how to maximize holiday happiness and reduce travel stress. This article is the first in a series exploring how to effectively plan vacations to avoid common m...
Mustaches on and smile: Maike Meijer and Donny Ronny on humor and vulnerability in De Zwoele Stad
In an episode of the talk show 'De Zwoele Stad' filmed in Amsterdam's Bijlmerplein, comedians Maike Meijer and Donny Ronny discuss how humor serves as a vital tool for navigating life's challenges. Th...
At the RAI, Amsterdammers could step into the bodies of their elderly selves: ‘The older I get, the better I take care of myself’
Plenty of Turkish weapons in Europe, but true cooperation with EU remains far off
The European defense industry needs strengthening, and Turkey has offered its support to Brussels in this effort. However, the European Union has not yet fully utilized this opportunity, potentially h...
Roxeanne Hazes marries Erik Zwennes: 'Best 'I do' of my life'
Singer Roxeanne Hazes married her partner Erik Zwennes on Tuesday. She shared the news on Instagram, describing the wedding as the best 'yes' of her life.
Famous farmer Ayoub buys land in Morocco to start his own farm
Well-known farmer Ayoub has purchased a piece of land in Morocco to pursue his long-held dream of starting his own farm. He shared this update regarding his future agricultural plans in a recent inter...
Grid operators demand down payments from municipalities for construction projects, Amsterdam sounds alarm with G40
Mobile internet usage is declining, except at hacked Odido, which also seems to be gaining customers again
Recent research shows that smartphone data usage in the Netherlands slightly declined during the beginning of the year. However, Odido experienced an increase in data usage and a recovery in customer ...
European Parliament introduces stricter social security rules
The European Parliament has adopted new regulations aimed at combating social security fraud and improving cross-border cooperation among EU member states. These measures also focus on ensuring that w...
From Waalre and Deurne to Barneveld: towns outside the Randstad to see fastest growth by 2050
The Netherlands is projected to reach 19.6 million inhabitants by 2050, requiring significant housing expansion. While cities in the Randstad will grow, rural areas and towns outside this region are e...
New forecast: 4,320 new homes in Haarlem over the next five years, thousands more needed by 2050
A new report from research firm ABF forecasts that 4,320 new homes will be completed in Haarlem over the next five years. To accommodate continued population growth, thousands of additional residentia...
HAVO student to Hoofddorp bombing victims: Heartbreaking, I cannot give you the reason
Dolly Parton musical coming to Broadway this winter
A new musical based on the life of Dolly Parton is set to premiere on Broadway in New York this coming winter. The singer herself co-wrote the script, music, and production for the show.