Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
No chaos during Wijkertunnel closure: traffic around Velsertunnel and Velsertraverse keeps moving. 'There is definitely less traffic on the A9.'
The planned closure of the Wijkertunnel from Friday night to Monday morning did not result in the expected traffic chaos. Traffic around the Velsertunnel and Velsertraverse flowed smoothly throughout ...
Zelensky invites Fico to Kyiv after energy dispute
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to visit Kyiv following a phone call between the two leaders. The invitation marks a step toward improving bilatera...
Former presenter and politician Carlo Strijk (59) dies
Former Dutch television presenter and politician Carlo Strijk has passed away in his sleep at the age of 59. His death was announced by a funeral service provider on behalf of his family, noting that ...
Former presenter and politician Carlo Strijk dies at 59
Former television presenter and politician Carlo Strijk has passed away at the age of 59. He died in his sleep last week, according to a statement released by his family.
Yanaika sees a fat ginger cat: He either dies a horrible death or stays locked up forever
Journalist and city poet Yanaika Zomer discusses the ethics of appreciating creative work produced by problematic individuals in her latest column. The article coincides with the upcoming release of h...
William and Catherine share photo of Princess Charlotte on 11th birthday
Prince William and Catherine have released a new photograph of Princess Charlotte to mark her 11th birthday. The princess celebrates her 11th birthday this Saturday.
Thick smoke from fire on Willemsparkweg visible across the city
A large fire broke out in a shop on Willemsparkweg in Amsterdam-Zuid on Monday afternoon, sending a thick cloud of smoke across the city. Emergency services upgraded the incident to a major fire and a...
Major fire at Suitsupply clothing store in Amsterdam South
Eating out? Watch for hygiene and check reviews and food safety reports
Following reports of severe hygiene violations at a takeaway restaurant in Alkmaar, experts are providing tips on how consumers can evaluate the safety of dining establishments. Advice includes observ...
Review roundup The Devil Wears Prada 2: 'Too many overlapping storylines'
Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway return for a sequel to the comedy 'The Devil Wears Prada' twenty years after the original film. While critics praise the actors' performances, they note that the story s...
German petrol prices drop below 2 euros locally due to excise tax cut
Gasoline prices at many German gas stations dropped below 2 euros on Friday following a temporary excise duty reduction. The tax cut of approximately 17 cents per liter was implemented to alleviate th...
Israel detains two Gaza flotilla passengers for questioning
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that two organizers from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have been taken to Israel for interrogation. While other activists were released on the Greek islan...
You must try this supermarket's sushi: ‘Ultra-fresh fish and great rice’
Three culinary experts tested six supermarket sushi varieties, including both pre-packaged and freshly prepared options. The review highlights a significant range in quality and notes that sushi has b...
Nicolette Kluijver is often insecure: 'Knows what it's like to have doubts'
Television presenter Nicolette Kluijver shared in a column for Libelle that she often experiences self-doubt and insecurity despite her long career. She emphasized that vulnerability and strength are ...
Wrong amount charged 58 times at De Lange Heer on King’s Day; owner compensates visitors to avoid appearance of payment issues
Twan Stoelman, the owner of Café De Lange Heer in Haarlem, has publicly announced that 58 customers were overcharged during King's Day celebrations. The owner is compensating the affected visitors to...
Café 't Sluisje forced to remove regular tables after complaint: "They've been there for 30 years"
Café 't Sluisje in Amsterdam-Noord has been ordered to remove two popular community tables after a municipal review, triggered by a complaint, found they were situated outside the permitted terrace a...
ING outage disrupts card payments
ING bank is experiencing a technical malfunction that is causing difficulties for customers performing pin transactions. A spokesperson for the bank confirmed the issue, noting that payment services a...
Rik van de Westelaken on disappointing 'The Mole' ratings: 'Overkill'
Presenter Rik van de Westelaken addressed the declining viewership ratings for the 26th season of the popular Dutch show "Wie is de Mol?" ahead of its season finale. While he enjoyed the production, h...
Lost boy at Rijnstraat reunited with parents
A six-year-old boy found wandering alone on Rijnstraat in Amsterdam South was successfully reunited with his parents on the same evening. Local residents discovered the child around 8:30 PM and alerte...
'They are not monsters': Lawyer and criminologist advocate for TBS patients
Lawyer Jan-Jesse Lieftink and criminologist Parissima Rauf have launched a new podcast titled 'Diagnose Gestoord' to advocate for people sentenced to involuntary psychiatric treatment (TBS). They argu...