Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Weert wildfire scaled down, fewer firefighters on site
A wildfire burning between Weert and Budel has been brought under control, leading emergency services to scale back their response. While fewer firefighting units remain on the scene, they continue to...
Two injured in Winschoten, possibly in stabbing incident
Two people were injured in Winschoten during an incident involving a possible stabbing and potential gunfire. Local police are investigating the circumstances, though they have not yet confirmed the e...
George Michael's 'Faith' leather jacket fetches over €200,000 at auction
The leather jacket worn by George Michael in the 1987 'Faith' music video has sold at auction for £176,400, or approximately 204,000 euros. The sale highlights the enduring market value for iconic pi...
Motorcyclist injured after collision with van in Southeast
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a van and trailer on Muntbergweg in Amsterdam-Zuidoost on Monday evening. The police have closed the road for a forensic investigation and are ...
AI-generated acting performances ineligible for Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has ruled that acting performances created with artificial intelligence are ineligible for Oscar awards. Furthermore, starting in 2027, actors and actre...
Trump increases pressure on Cuba with new sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed new sanctions on Cuba to increase pressure on the island's communist government. This decision follows previous actions taken by the U.S. administration against...
‘Scientology speedruns’ go viral as young people prank the organization
Frank van der Lende: ‘I dream of keeping my full head of hair’
Dutch presenter and radio DJ Frank van der Lende discussed personal health and grooming experiences in an interview with Mezza magazine. He shared details about a past growth on his vocal cords and th...
Amsterdammers join Social Media-Free May: ‘You’re constantly looking for excuses to check Insta, I want to break that’
Playing trumpet during the silence: Gijs honors deported composer on May 4
On May 4, trumpeter Gijs Levelt will perform music by Jewish composer Martin Friedmann during a silent march in Amsterdam to honor the late musician. Friedmann, who fled Germany to settle in Amsterdam...
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Drought protocol gives Richard Kemper a sense of security
Richard Kemper reflects on hearing the term "droogteprotocol" (drought protocol) used in the context of a joke about menopause. He argues that the public disparagement and bashing of women going throu...
Electricity so cheap Aljo gets paid: ‘A friend came to charge his car here’
Aljo Hartgers from Oosterbeek utilized negative dynamic energy prices by consuming electricity to earn money, such as charging a friend's car and running his heat pump. This illustrates how consumers ...
Zayn Malik cancels US shows after hospitalization
British singer Zayn Malik has canceled the remainder of his US tour dates for the year due to health issues. The announcement followed a recent hospitalization and was shared by the artist via Instagr...
Lionel lost his prosthetic leg after a wild night of headbutts, but can now smile again
Lionel Gorissen woke up to find his prosthetic leg missing after a night of drinking in Amsterdam, leading to a week of significant stress. The essential device, valued at approximately 9,000 euros, w...
Whether the European Migration Pact will work remains to be seen, thinks Jan-Kees Emmer: ‘Seeing is believing’
Jan-Kees Emmer expresses skepticism regarding the effectiveness of the new European Migration Pact and acknowledges public resistance to local asylum centers. He argues that the arrival of such facili...
Deployment of Dutch navy ship not extended, ship to return from Mediterranean soon
The deployment of the Dutch frigate Zr.Ms. Evertsen in the Mediterranean Sea will not be extended, and the ship is scheduled to return home soon. Ministers Dilan Yeşilgöz and Tom Berendsen informed ...
Trump announces higher tariffs on EU cars and commercial vehicles
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to increase import tariffs on cars and commercial vehicles from the European Union from 15% to 25% next week. Trump claimed the EU violated their trade agre...
House prices slightly cheaper: is the overheated housing market finally cooling down?
The Dutch housing market is showing signs of cooling down, with fewer bids above asking price and a decrease in home viewings. The article examines what these trends, including more frequent price red...
Fire in basement on Plesmanweg in Beverwijk quickly upgraded
A fire broke out in a basement on Plesmanweg in Beverwijk on Friday afternoon. Emergency services responded around 3:25 PM and quickly upgraded the situation to a medium-level fire.