Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Netherlands ranks bottom in Europe for female board appointments
The Netherlands ranked last in Europe for the number of women appointed to supervisory board positions in the past year, according to a report by Heidrick & Struggles. Despite the low number of new fe...
Hajar (29) missing for over a week, last seen cycling with unknown man
Police are searching for 29-year-old Hajar, who has been missing since October 4 after being seen leaving the Rai area in Amsterdam with an unidentified man. Authorities and family members are concern...
Romee Strijd angry after Victoria's Secret show rejection: 'The story is not true'
Model Romee Strijd is speaking out against her agency after being notified late that she was excluded from the upcoming Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She expressed that the lack of honesty regarding...
Environmental regulations face lower compliance due to new Environment and Planning Act
A new report from the Council for the Environment and Infrastructure warns that the implementation of the Environmental Act is complicating the enforcement of safety and environmental regulations. The...
Ajax partners with Amsterdam-based auction platform for used pro-athlete jerseys
Ajax has partnered with the Amsterdam-based platform MatchWornShirt to auction official player-worn jerseys from its men's and women's teams. The multi-year deal will see proceeds support the club's a...
Because Jelte would not grow old, his parents sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to him every month
Jelte de Haan, a young boy who became the face of the Serious Request fundraiser, died in June 2024 from a terminal metabolic disease. His family's emotional journey and dedication to medical research...
AH still suffering from cyber incident: groceries not delivered today, website remains down
Albert Heijn is facing widespread operational disruptions following a major cybersecurity incident that has left its website and delivery services offline. While physical stores remain open, customers...
Domestic violence hotline seeks 70 million euros in extra annual funding to tackle waiting lists and staff shortages
Veilig Thuis, an organization for domestic violence reporting, is calling for an extra 70 million euros annually to manage severe staffing shortages and mounting waiting lists. The additional funding ...
Supermarkets spark a stroopwafel war: 3.2 cents per waffle, but why?
Dutch supermarkets are currently competing in a price war over stroopwafels, with some chains reducing costs to as low as 38 cents per pack to boost their low-price image. While most major retailers h...
Coentunnel reversible lane barrier struck again
A barrier at the Coentunnel reversible lane was damaged in a collision this morning, rendering the lane temporarily unavailable. The incident caused traffic delays on the A7 and A8, though Rijkswaters...
At the Ziggo Dome, J. Cole is the ideal rap son-in-law: technically perfect, engaging, and suddenly in a cowboy hat
Rapper J. Cole delivered a technically perfect and engaging performance at the Ziggo Dome on Monday evening. The artist showcased his passion and diligence, leaving the audience to sing along enthusia...
Wibautstraat closed to motorists for another two weeks
The Wibautstraat in Amsterdam is closed to automobile traffic between Prins Bernhardplein and President Steynstraat until October 23. The municipality is conducting maintenance on the road, bike paths...
Inflation rises further, with fuel prices leading the increase
Inflation in the Netherlands increased in September, largely fueled by rising fuel prices and more expensive consumer electronics. Conversely, grocery prices decreased, providing some relief as the ov...
Boxing spectacle at Carré during eighteenth Ben Bril Memorial: "My mother could finally come and watch"
The 18th Ben Bril Memorial boxing tournament took place at the Royal Theater Carré in Amsterdam, featuring eight matches. Highlights included local debutant Denzel Oosterwolde, a victory for Kilat Ha...
Private landlords in Haarlem sell off property: 1,235 fewer rental homes last year
Private landlords in Haarlem sold off 1,235 rental properties last year, significantly reducing housing options for middle-income residents. The decline is attributed to stricter government regulation...
Surprise over Meta CEO's comments on AI glasses, Dutch foundation files summary proceedings
Dutch advocacy group Offlimits is taking Meta to court to stop the sale of its AI smart glasses, citing widespread misuse of the device's camera for non-consensual filming. While Meta maintains the pr...
Flu shot can reduce hospital admissions by 40 percent, but nearly half skip it now
Flu vaccination rates in the Netherlands have reached a record low of 54 percent, failing to reach the 75 percent coverage target needed for effective public health protection. Experts attribute this ...
Meta has no plans to pull controversial smart glasses from the market
Meta refuses to withdraw its smart glasses from the market despite intense criticism from Dutch privacy organizations regarding the potential for covert filming. In response, these groups are initiati...
IMF raises economic growth forecasts for the Netherlands and the world
The International Monetary Fund has raised its economic growth forecast for the Netherlands to 1.5 percent for this year, citing improved conditions and a stronger recovery in Germany. Global economic...
NHG limit rises to 500,000 euros, buyers of homes with low energy labels 'need to get to work'
The National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG) threshold will rise to 500,000 euros. Simultaneously, buyers of homes with poor energy labels (E, F, or G) will be required to borrow an extra 20,000 euros for su...