Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Saving in uncertain times: why having two buffers is important
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has advised consumers to establish financial buffers to navigate current economic uncertainty and rising costs. While the regulator emphasizes the i...
Laptop of Hillegom child porn producer and collector searched again; Lawyer: 'Hardly any evidence to support suspicions'
The Hague Court of Appeal has ordered a re-examination of data on a computer belonging to a 38-year-old man from Hillegom who was previously convicted of child pornography. His lawyer requested the re...
EU seeks to restore formal ties with Syria and ease sanctions
The European Union is planning to restore formal political relations with Syria to facilitate closer economic and security cooperation. According to reports, the EU also intends to further ease sancti...
Bram and Esra from B&B Vol Liefde are getting married
Bram and Esra, former participants of the third season of the Dutch reality show B&B Vol liefde, have announced their engagement. The couple shared the news that they are getting married via a post on...
Harry Styles could stand in Ajax's way: search for alternative venue for European play-offs
Ajax is forced to search for an alternative venue for its potential European play-off matches because the Johan Cruijff Arena is unavailable due to ten scheduled Harry Styles concerts. The club is cur...
Hezbollah warns Israel against violating ceasefire
Hezbollah has warned Israel that it remains ready to act if the current ten-day ceasefire, which began on Friday, is violated. The Lebanese group stated it still has its "finger on the trigger" despit...
Color and charm in an 18th-century home: I still almost can’t believe I was able to buy this special house
Sanne Germann lives in a historic 1740 shop building in Den Burg, Texel, which she has decorated with vibrant colors and a unique layout. The 71-square-meter home features eclectic interior design and...
David (22) and Bram (19) clashed as neighbors but are now friends: 'We can argue heatedly, just like brothers'
David Bergfeld and Bram Nederbragt from Haarlem share the story of how their relationship evolved from being clashing neighbors to close friends. Despite their occasional intense discussions, the two ...
Tata Steel fined another 8.5 million euros for excessive emissions
Tata Steel has been ordered to pay an additional fine of over 8.5 million euros for exceeding harmful emission limits at one of its plants. The penalty was imposed by the North Sea Canal Area Environm...
Van Weel: we will increasingly see major cybercrime
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel warns that major cyberattacks, such as those targeting ChipSoft and Odido, will become increasingly common as global cybercrime rises. He stresses the need for mo...
Eerenberg himself has many questions about discovered benefit data
State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg expressed his own concerns and questions regarding a recently discovered data vault containing information about the childcare benefit scandal. He noted tha...
Dutch MEPs: stop going to Strasbourg
Dutch MEPs from several political parties have called for the European Parliament to temporarily suspend its monthly sessions in Strasbourg due to energy shortages and regional instability. In a lette...
Visitors head to NDSM drive-in cinema for the vibe: ‘Just like in American movies’
Amsterdam square cordoned off over possible firearm, two men arrested
Police arrested two men and cordoned off part of Frederiksplein in Amsterdam this morning following reports of a possible firearm. While officers in heavy vests responded to the scene, it remains uncl...
Internal unrest at SP Amsterdam: Old guard unhappy with new leader's direction
'That's bold,' thinks Jesper Rasch. But he doesn't know what 'chasse patate' means in Chinese either
Cyclist Jesper Rasch has left his long-time Dutch team in North Holland to join an international squad, marking a major shift in his career and culture. He describes moving away from familiar traditio...
Politics on the Amstel: PRO Amsterdam needs no referendum for Israel boycott
Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf discuss current political issues in Amsterdam in the podcast 'Politiek aan de Amstel.' The discussion covers the PRO Amsterdam party's stance on an I...
Thin mattress, 40-degree heat and rice for breakfast: how new columnist Jesper Rasch (28) is discovering Chinese cycling life
Dutch cyclist Jesper Rasch has joined the China Anta-Mentech Cycling Team as a sprinter and mentor for local riders. Rasch, who hails from Zandvoort, will share his monthly experiences of racing and a...
Weather forecast for the May holiday: 'fine outdoor weather'
Meteorologist Berend van Straaten provides a weather forecast for the upcoming May holiday in Haarlem, predicting favorable outdoor conditions. This follows a period of pleasant spring weather as the ...
