Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Public Prosecution Service drops case regarding death threats against Lale Gül: 'Completely abandoned'
The Public Prosecution Service has dropped a criminal case involving a death threat made against author Lale Gül in Utrecht. Gül expressed disbelief and anger over the decision, arguing that suffici...
Kenyan herders fight companies offsetting emissions on their land
Kenyan herders are protesting against the Northern Rangelands Trust for allegedly seizing ancestral lands for carbon credit projects used by major corporations. The pastoralists claim the organization...
Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen named associate artist for Holland Festival anniversary
Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen has been appointed as the associate artist for the 2027 edition of the Holland Festival. The festival will open with the European premiere of the jazz opera Champion, wh...
Olcay Gulsen injured after watch robbery in Amsterdam: 'Ridiculous'
Entrepreneur Olcay Gulsen sustained injuries during a violent watch robbery outside her office in Amsterdam. She has filed a police report and authorities are currently searching for two suspects who ...
Podcast | Man Paulien Cornelisse shares tribute and Laurentien reads aloud
In the latest episode of the entertainment podcast De Achterklap, hosts Lara Zevenberg, Michiel Vos, and Roos de Ridder discuss the weekly news highlights. The episode features a tribute by Paulien Co...
Body found in Haarlemmermeerse Bos
A body was discovered this morning along a mountain bike path in the Haarlemmermeerse Bos in Hoofddorp. Police are investigating the cause of death and are calling for witnesses or dashcam footage fro...
Eddy Keur leaves NPO Radio 2 due to limited hours: 'Couldn't offer anything extra'
Radio DJ Eddy Keur is leaving NPO Radio 2 because the station could not offer him more hours following the cancellation of night broadcasts. Keur is currently considering a new offer but remains open ...
Trump can be satisfied: Netherlands brings two storage tanks full of diesel and gasoline to market
The Netherlands has released over 750,000 barrels of diesel and gasoline from its strategic reserves, fulfilling a long-planned commitment to the International Energy Agency. Although the timing align...
Ashley Tisdale wanted to divorce her husband multiple times during postpartum depression
Ashley Tisdale recently shared that she experienced severe postpartum depression after the birth of her first child, which led her to consider divorce multiple times. The actress did not receive a for...
Fireworks surrender scheme yields 254 kilos in Haarlem
A fireworks collection drive in Haarlem resulted in the safe surrender of 254 kilograms of fireworks and emergency flares. The event provided residents with a way to dispose of restricted items anonym...
Fast & Furious gets television series with Vin Diesel involved as producer
The Fast & Furious franchise is set to expand with a new television series slated for release on Peacock in 2028. Produced by franchise star Vin Diesel and written by Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman, t...
Boys (13, 14 and 15) from Zeeburg riot group arrested for assault and street robbery
Three teenagers have been arrested for multiple violent crimes and street robberies in Amsterdam after their earlier involvement in neighborhood disturbances escalated. The group, which had been under...
Megan Fox becomes the face of erectile dysfunction pills: 'I was born for this'
Actress Megan Fox has been named the face of the erectile dysfunction medication Ro Sparks, appearing in a new television campaign. Through a humorous marketing approach, Fox aims to normalize convers...
Financial milestones every expat hits in their first couple of years in the Netherlands
Expats moving to the Netherlands must navigate various financial milestones, starting with basic administrative requirements like obtaining a BSN number and opening a local bank account. Over time, th...
If you're going to eat chocolate spread, you might as well choose the best: Elleke is behind every taste test
Journalist Elleke van Duin has compiled years of professional product taste tests for the AD into a new book titled Voor jou geproefd. By coordinating expert panels, she helps consumers identify the h...
Olivier Martinez accuses ex-wife Halle Berry of choking their son
Olivier Martinez has accused his ex-wife, Halle Berry, of physically abusing their son, leading to a temporary court-ordered restriction on her visitation rights. Berry's legal team has denied the all...
Woman injured after watch robbery on Sarphatikade
A woman was injured during a violent watch robbery on the Sarphatikade in Amsterdam-Centrum yesterday evening. The suspect escaped on a scooter with an accomplice, and police are now appealing for wit...
Dutch royal house earned over half a billion euros from colonial past
A historical study has revealed that the Dutch royal house accumulated over 566 million euros from colonial activities in the East Indies, West Africa, and the Americas between 1600 and 2025. While th...
All city metro lines halted after system failure
A system failure has caused all metro services in Amsterdam to come to a complete halt. Transit operator GVB is currently performing a system reset and expects the disruption to last at least one hour...
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit misses King Haakon's speech from the throne due to illness
Queen Mette-Marit of Norway will miss King Haakon's first speech to the Storting as monarch due to her ongoing recovery from a lung transplant. The Queen continues to participate in a year-long rehabi...