Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Suspect in fatal NDSM wharf shooting held for 90 more days
The 37-year-old suspect accused of fatally shooting a 61-year-old man on the NDSM-kade in Amsterdam last September will be held for another 90 days. Authorities believe the suspect and the victim knew...
ANWB and Consumers' Association: serious defects in two car seats, models immediately withdrawn from sale
The ANWB and Consumentenbond have issued safety warnings for Britax Römer and Axkid car seats after discovering serious defects during crash tests. Sales for the affected Axkid model have been st...
Tattooing his ex's name on his face didn't help the expectant parents' relationship
The reality show Vier handen op één buik has launched its thirteenth season, documenting the experiences of teenage mothers guided by famous mentors. The program explores the diverse personal challe...
Haarlem Horror Film Festival comes to Schuur in Haarlem
The Schuur theater in Haarlem will host the first edition of the Haarlem Horror Film Festival from October 19 to October 25. The program features live-scored silent classics, the Tyro Film Competition...
New Red Line demonstration announced, organizers call for mass turnout
Pro-Palestinian organizations have announced a major protest scheduled for November 8 in Amsterdam, where participants will gather at Museumplein dressed in red. The demonstrators are demanding that t...
Elon Musk becomes a trillionaire again thanks to SpaceX and Tesla stock gains
Elon Musk has regained his trillionaire status with a net worth of 1.04 trillion dollars following stock gains in SpaceX and Tesla. The increase was fueled by positive company performance, including a...
Unsafe trampolines removed from playground after residents refuse to take out insurance
Two trampolines were removed from an Amsterdam playground after residents refused to form a foundation and obtain liability insurance. The equipment was deemed unsafe without these measures, resulting...
George Fenton (76), composer of The Fisher King and Planet Earth, has died
Renowned composer George Fenton, known for his work on The Fisher King and Planet Earth, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed his unexpected death, noting a career that included mult...
Trump allows tax-free red diesel to counter rising fuel prices
Former President Trump has authorized the use of tax-free red diesel for road vehicles to help Americans cope with record-high fuel prices. Previously illegal to use on public roads, the cheaper fuel ...
PvdA and Denk demand explanation from GVB over metro service disruption
PvdA and Denk have requested that the Amsterdam mobility alderman demand explanations from GVB regarding a major metro outage that occurred on October 2. The council members are questioning whether th...
Net contributors and net recipients completely at odds over EU budget: ‘Out of touch and appalling’
European Union member states are divided over the next long-term budget, with net-recipients demanding increased spending and the removal of contribution rebates for wealthier nations. Conversely, net...
Court of Audit critical of budget: "Insufficient information provided"
The Amsterdam-Zaanstad Court of Audit has criticized the city's new budget for lacking transparency and failing to provide concrete plans for 344 million euros in planned savings. The body also expres...
Court of Audit critical of budget: "Insufficient information provided"
The Amsterdam-Zaanstad Court of Audit has criticized the city's new budget for lacking transparency and failing to provide concrete plans for 344 million euros in planned cuts. The report also highlig...
Municipality scraps neighborhood budget, to the dismay of initiators: "It really helped against nuisance"
The municipality of Amsterdam is ending its neighborhood budget program, which allowed residents to propose and vote on local community projects. Mayor Halsema cited high administrative costs and limi...
Many households have unnecessarily heavy power connections, costing thousands of euros per year
Hundreds of thousands of Dutch households and businesses are paying for unnecessarily heavy electricity connections, costing them thousands of euros annually. The Authority for Consumers and Markets r...
UMC: increasingly unhealthy food supply in cities, Amsterdam also scores poorly: 'Hurry up with Food Law'
A study by the UMC across ten Dutch cities shows that urban food environments have become increasingly unhealthy over the last decade. Local officials are now calling for a new national Food Act to gr...
Haarlem gears up for the holidays already: lights are already up
Haarlem has started installing its annual holiday street lighting, a tradition that originated shortly after the Second World War. Specialized installers are currently mounting festive displays across...
AI-generated child abuse imagery on the rise: 'No longer distinguishable from reality'
AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery has surged by 40 percent in the first half of this year, with experts warning that these images are increasingly difficult to distinguish from reality. In the N...
Cabinet opens purse strings to tackle poor regional accessibility: 300 million for self-driving buses and more
The Dutch government plans to invest 300 million euros annually from 2030 to improve regional public transport accessibility and address staff shortages. Key measures include testing autonomous buses ...
Helmet mandates, high fines, and reflective clothing: how cities are curbing e-scooters
Amsterdam is preparing for an increase in e-scooter usage by examining stricter safety regulations implemented in other European cities. Authorities are considering measures like mandatory helmets and...