Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
4-year prison sentence for man who tied up victims during Southeast home invasion
A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a violent home invasion in Amsterdam Zuidoost that occurred in early 2026. During the robbery, the suspect and two accompli...
Youth detention for 17-year-old boy who supplied cobras for failed attack on De Pizzabakkers
The Achterklap Podcast | Rico Verhoeven is not getting married after all and Madonna on Grindr
Kickboxer Rico Verhoeven has announced his breakup with Naomy, while pop icon Madonna is actively seeking attention to stay in the spotlight. These developments are discussed in the latest episode of ...
Amsterdam frees up more vacant homes: from 1,300 to 1,836 in one year
Amsterdam made over 1,800 homes habitable again last year
In 2025, the city of Amsterdam successfully returned over 1,800 vacant or fraudulently occupied homes to the housing market. These efforts are part of the municipality's ongoing strategy to combat hou...
The Collection: the bicycle helmet is on the rise
Tripadvisor AI tool 'forgets' negative reviews and praises hotels as flawless
Research by the British consumer organization Which? has found that Tripadvisor's AI tool often excludes negative hotel reviews in its automated summaries. This leads to misleading descriptions, where...
Morocco, Curaçao and Mexico increasingly popular with Dutch tourists: ‘600 passengers per day’
While high costs are causing some Dutch residents to stay home this summer, many are choosing to travel abroad for their vacations. Spain remains the top destination, though countries such as Mexico, ...
Bob Vylan sues BBC for libel
The punk-rap duo Bob Vylan has initiated legal action against the British broadcaster BBC for alleged defamation. The claims follow the duo's performance at the 2025 Glastonbury festival.
From Haarlem to Nieuwegein by a single bus: Ministry study shows it is possible and profitable
The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has explored the potential for a new rapid bus route connecting the Spaarne Gasthuis in Haarlem to Nieuwegein. Research indicates that such a ...
Quint: COVID debate should have been broader in politics and media
Romy Quint, founder of the group Women for Freedom, testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee on Friday. She stated that a broader political and media discussion regarding COVID-19 policies...
Review: Jannah Loontjens' novel Gala and Zev about two youths from a deprived Scheveningen neighborhood feels contrived
Michiel Cox wrote an essay collection about fatherhood and sentimentality: You are entering a literary desert
Review: Women Without Men – what price does an Iranian woman pay for her desires?
Cool Machine review: The question remaining after the third part of Colson Whitehead's swinging crime trilogy: what will the author do next?
Corona-critical group felt like a 'type of people's representative'
Romy Quint, a founder of the corona-critical group Vrijheid voor Vrouwen, stated to a parliamentary inquiry committee that her organization acted as a representative for citizens during the pandemic. ...
Jan-Bert Vroege leaves Amsterdam politics for alderman role in Almere: "Time for something else"
After sixteen years in Amsterdam politics, Jan-Bert Vroege has been installed as a new alderman in Almere. He will oversee a diverse portfolio focused on the city's future, including economy, innovati...
Iran begins series of mourning ceremonies for Ali Khamenei funeral
Mourning ceremonies have begun in Tehran for the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who passed away in late February. The funeral proceedings are being held at the Imam Khomeini Mosque comple...
The jazz, soul and R&B of Lizz Wright have the deep passion of gospel
This article discusses the enduring popularity of the Christian hymn 'Amazing Grace' and its interpretation by various artists, including singer Lizz Wright. It notes that a translated version of the ...
Inland shipping stalled by neglected bridges: 'Days of delays or hundreds of kilometers in detours'
The inland shipping sector in the Netherlands is facing significant delays and logistical disruptions due to poorly maintained and broken bridges. Critical routes, including the standing mast route in...