Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Shareholders profit from high oil prices, motorists pay the bill
Surging oil prices linked to tensions between Iran and the U.S. have led to record profits for major oil companies, including Shell, BP, and Total. The significant earnings growth has prompted calls f...
Alderman Pels: City not responsible for birds trapped in nets at Rijksmuseum, but delay contributed to problem
Flight attendant possibly infected with hantavirus in Amsterdam UMC: No reason for panic
A KLM flight attendant has been admitted to the Amsterdam UMC in isolation after showing symptoms of the hantavirus, following contact with an infected passenger from the cruise ship Hondius. Medical ...
19-year-old Amsterdammer arrested in Spain after King's Day shooting left man seriously injured
Tonight live on NH: Willem Arondéus Lecture on freedom by Jip van den Toorn
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn will deliver the annual Willem Arondéus lecture on freedom tonight at the Grote of St. Bavokerk in Haarlem. The event, which is broadcast live by NH, honors the legacy of...
Nearly 30 municipalities considering fat bike ban, some waiting for national policy
A survey of Dutch municipalities reveals that nearly 30 local governments are considering a potential ban on fatbikes. While some municipalities are exploring local measures, others are currently wait...
McDonald's reports higher Q1 profit driven by larger burgers
McDonald's reported an increase in global profits and sales for the first quarter of the year. The fast-food giant attributed this growth to the popularity of larger burgers and special promotional it...
Royal Marechaussee: fire in 't Harde caused by explosives exercise
A wildfire that broke out on April 29 at the Artillery Shooting Range in 't Harde was caused by a military exercise involving explosives. Following a factual investigation, the Royal Netherlands Marec...
Roos’s bitterballen such a hit at Zandvoort beach club they are now being professionally produced
After gaining popularity at the De Haven van Zandvoort beach club, Roos's specialty bitterballen are now being mass-produced by a professional manufacturer. The establishment recently reopened for the...
Lisa Loeb had depression during pregnancy: 'As if the floor disappeared beneath me'
Dutch comedian Lisa Loeb shared on Instagram that she suffered from depression during her pregnancy. She described feeling overwhelmed by the fear that she would not be able to handle motherhood.
Confessed child porn suspect wants to work on drug addiction: 'I am 100 percent not a pedophile'
A 37-year-old man from Heemskerk appeared in an Alkmaar court facing charges of possessing child pornography between May and September of last year. The suspect confessed to the charges but denied bei...
European Parliament urges member states to speed up European defense union
Members of the European Parliament from eleven countries are calling for the swift establishment of a European defense union to ensure independent security capabilities. The proposal suggests that thi...
Cygnets born at Zuider Buiten Spaarne despite stone-throwing youths: 'Born safely'
A pair of swans named 'Jan' and 'Zwaan' successfully hatched their eggs at a nest along the Zuider Buiten Spaarne in Haarlem on Wednesday. The successful hatching occurred despite previous incidents w...
Prank calls after fatal Osdorp shooting subject of debate: Halsema seeks more powers against inflammatory online posts
Dutch use cars more often despite high fuel prices
Recent data from mobility consultancy Goudappel shows that Dutch residents are driving more frequently despite high fuel prices. While car usage has increased, many drivers are increasingly choosing t...
No more check-ins at municipal bike parking from June
Starting June 1, Amsterdam will eliminate the check-in requirement at municipal bicycle parking facilities, allowing cyclists to park for free for up to seven days. The initiative aims to reduce stree...
Two more World Cups of Panini stickers before competitor takes over
Italian company Panini will produce official football stickers and cards for only two more World Cups before its 60-year partnership with FIFA ends. Starting in 2031, the American company Topps will t...
Sometimes Danielle Kliwon wants to strangle him, sometimes she wants to hug him: Ajax's ten-sided die
The article explores the inconsistent performances of Ajax player Anton Gaaei, comparing his impact on the pitch to a ten-sided die that evokes mixed emotions. Despite his unpredictable nature, the au...
Reconstruction of fatal stabbing in Den Hoorn
A crime scene reconstruction will be conducted in Den Hoorn to investigate the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Giannini from Delft, which occurred on January 22. The decision was announced during a prel...
Over fifty shows at Jazz in the Red Light District
The 13th edition of the Red Light Jazz Festival will take place in Amsterdam's city center from June 5 to 7. The event features over fifty performances by national and international artists across var...