Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Suicide revealed as cause of death for Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett
Singer Lauren Bennett, famous for her vocals on the hit song Party Rock Anthem, has died by suicide following a prolonged battle with mental health issues and fragile X syndrome. Her family has since ...
Rapper Rick Ross will not be prosecuted for aggravated assault and strangulation of woman
Rapper Rick Ross will not face prosecution following allegations of assault and strangulation made by a woman living in his home. The artist, known for his 2006 breakout hit Hustlin', denied the accus...
AFM wants to end painful situations surrounding survivor pensions and calls for action
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) is urging pension providers to improve communication and support regarding survivor pensions to prevent financial issues for bereaved families. The ...
High kerosene prices force Ryanair to cut costs, freeze wages and reduce destinations
Ryanair is implementing significant cost-cutting measures, including wage freezes and route adjustments, to compensate for rising fuel expenses and geopolitical pressures. Despite a growth in passenge...
Twelve homes evacuated due to attic fire in De Baarsjes, Amsterdam-West
Twelve homes were evacuated in the De Baarsjes area of Amsterdam-West following a fire that broke out in an attic. Firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze from within the walls, but intense h...
Germany misses gas storage target but is not panicking
Germany has missed its gas storage targets as rising prices caused by the conflict in Iran increased replenishment costs. Despite this, the German government insists that winter supply is secure, whil...
Jelmar van Belle searches for the anonymous stem cell donor who saved his life – but then comes the devastating plot twist
Jelmar van Belle set out to document his quest to identify the anonymous stem cell donor who saved his life when he was a teenager. The process turned into a tragic reality when he was diagnosed with ...
Why are there suddenly so many turquoise cars in the city?
Hundreds of distinctive turquoise electric taxis from a Vietnamese company have appeared on the streets of Amsterdam since September. The firm is expanding its European presence, offering drivers uniq...
Major fire breaks out in attic of home on Columbusstraat, multiple houses evacuated
A large fire broke out early this morning in the attic of a home on Columbusstraat in Amsterdam, resulting in the evacuation of several nearby properties. Firefighters are utilizing specialized high-p...
Many employees are open to a workation, nearly a quarter do it secretly
New research from Indeed indicates that while many employees in the Netherlands are eager to combine work and travel, few employers offer official workation policies. This has led nearly a quarter of ...
VodafoneZiggo also wants to see more staff in the office and tightens rules
VodafoneZiggo is proposing a new policy that would require office-based employees to work from the office three days a week instead of the current two. The company has introduced a voluntary departure...
Footage of crimes goes viral before the facts are clear
Videos of criminal activities are increasingly spreading virally on social media before their authenticity can be verified. This trend impacts public perception significantly, often bypassing traditio...
Spot the difference: Frans Halsstraat in 1967 and 2026
The Frans Halsstraat in Amsterdam has undergone significant transformation since 1967, when it served as the location for two schools. Following their demolition in 1985 and the construction of new ap...
In his new novel Jagger Plaza, Robert Vuijsje writes about alienation in the South: 'This neighborhood is soulless because all the same people live here'
Journalist Robert Vuijsje's new novel, Jagger Plaza, examines the social alienation experienced by a real estate agent and his autistic son in the affluent Amsterdam neighborhood of Oud-Zuid. The auth...
Le Souterrain is now open in the basement of Chin Chin Club
The Chin Chin Club in Amsterdam has opened Le Souterrain, a new basement restaurant featuring high-end cuisine by award-winning chef Julius Nuiten. The venue combines dining with live illusionist perf...
We help clean severely neglected homes, such as after the passing of a loved one
An entrepreneur shares his personal journey from facing childhood discrimination to founding a specialized cleaning company that manages crime scenes and severely neglected homes. He now finds purpose...
Two injured in Haarlem accident
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision on the Boerhaavelaan in Haarlem on Tuesday evening. Emergency services responded to the scene and transported both victims to the hospital as police ...
CNV pushes for legal bereavement leave: employees often feel pressured to return to work quickly after a major loss
The trade union CNV is calling for a legally mandated bereavement leave in the Netherlands to protect employees who face immense pressure to return to work too soon after a loss. Research shows that m...
Model Lara Stone shares breast cancer diagnosis: 'A huge shock'
Model Lara Stone has announced a breast cancer diagnosis and is using her platform to urge others to perform self-examinations and schedule medical screenings. The 42-year-old internationally recogniz...
DJ and techno pioneer Juan Atkins (64) has died
Juan Atkins, an influential figure known as the pioneer of Detroit techno, has passed away at the age of 64. His death was announced by long-time collaborator Kevin Saunderson after Atkins was found u...