Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Collision in Amstelveen ends with bystander threatened by firearm
A collision between a car and a scooter in Amstelveen escalated when the two scooter occupants threatened a bystander with a firearm. Police have arrested a 24-year-old man from Amsterdam and an 18-ye...
Win tickets for Bryan Adams at the Ziggo Dome
Fans have the chance to win tickets to see Bryan Adams perform his new music and classic hits at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Interested participants must submit their details and sign up for a newsle...
New box 3 system sparks a barrage of reader questions: read all the answers here
The Dutch government is revising its proposed box 3 tax system following parliamentary pushback regarding the impact on small savers and investors. With no final regulations in place, ongoing debates ...
Prince Andrew barred from using King Charles's money to pay legal fees
Former prince Andrew is prohibited from using King Charles's funds to cover legal costs related to his defense against accusations of leaking government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. He is currently c...
Aldi in Buitenveldert allowed to expand after all: ‘Sometimes you just have to make an exception’
The Aldi store in Bolestein has been granted permission to expand into a neighboring vacant building after the municipality reversed its previous refusal. This decision prevents the potential closure ...
Significant victory for FrieslandCampina: Chocomel yellow trademarked
FrieslandCampina has successfully obtained an exclusive trademark for the signature yellow color of its Chocomel packaging after a dispute with Spanish competitor Grupo Cacaolat. The Benelux Office fo...
Spaarne Gasthuis chooses Haarlem and invests in a new hospital
Spaarne Gasthuis has decided to maintain a full-service hospital with 24-hour emergency care in Haarlem, while converting its Hoofddorp facility into a planned-care day hospital. This reorganization a...
ChatGPT to invisibly watermark texts to identify them as AI-generated
OpenAI is introducing an invisible AI watermark called textGrain to comply with European regulations requiring AI-generated text to be identifiable. The watermark embeds a specific word-choice pattern...
Diemen refuses ATM due to fear of explosive attacks
The municipality of Diemen has cancelled plans for a new ATM at the Van Markenplantsoen due to security concerns regarding potential explosions. Despite an initial permit being granted, officials dete...
Woman confronts another woman and is assaulted by group in Buiksloterweg club
A woman was hospitalized after being beaten by a group of three to five people at a club on the Buiksloterweg in Amsterdam-Noord. The assault began after the victim approached another woman, leading t...
Jochem (46) doesn't know how much money he needs monthly: 'My accountant handles that'
Entrepreneur Jochem, 46, experiences persistent financial pressure despite having a steady flow of work. He believes that increasing his revenue is the primary solution to alleviating his ongoing mone...
Spaarne Gasthuis to build entirely new hospital in Haarlem
Spaarne Gasthuis plans to build a new hospital in Haarlem-Zuid by 2033 to consolidate clinical and emergency care services. Consequently, the Hoofddorp branch will be repurposed into a day hospital fo...
How to bring Greece to Amsterdam: Wesley from Grieksblauw shares his favorite Greek spots in the city
Wesley van Eijk shares his favorite spots to experience Greek culture within Amsterdam, ranging from authentic taverna-style dining to specialty markets. He emphasizes the importance of a relaxed, com...
Cleaners to strike again at stations, Schiphol and universities
Cleaners at train stations, Schiphol, and universities in the Netherlands are staging a new round of strikes to protest a collective labor agreement they feel is inadequate. The FNV union is coordinat...
Neighborhood police officer wanted for Nieuw-West: "We are experiencing a high workload"
The Amsterdam police are recruiting a new neighborhood officer for the Nieuw-West district to address staffing shortages and manage high-pressure, diverse urban environments. Candidates with an MBO 4 ...
NOS Sport saved over a million euros with World Cup choices
NOS Sport saved over one million euros during the World Cup by selling sublicensing rights to Talpa and reducing travel costs by utilizing studio-based commentary. The organization is shifting its str...
Strange notification in ASOS clothing app, company appears to have been hacked
ASOS app users received unauthorized push notifications on Tuesday claiming that the company had been hacked. While the retail giant has yet to comment on the breach of its cloud environment, the repo...
Czech Republic to skip Eurovision 2027 due to budget cuts
The Czech Republic will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest due to budget adjustments, though the broadcaster remains open to future returns. The decision follows a history of varying ...
Kylie Jenner to produce and star in new Hulu series
Kylie Jenner is set to produce and star in the upcoming Hulu thriller-drama series Bachelorette Weekend. She will play a bride whose murder during her bachelorette trip serves as the focal point of th...
Visitor to Gaasperdam property leaves each time with a small bag: police find hard drugs
Police in Amsterdam's Gaasperdam neighborhood arrested six people after discovering a drug production site following tips from concerned residents. Authorities seized 1.5 kilograms of hard drugs value...