Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
American director Michael Mann injured in firearm accident
Renowned American director Michael Mann sustained non-life-threatening injuries after accidentally shooting himself in the leg while storing a firearm. The 83-year-old filmmaker is expected to be rele...
Gerard (54) has been loyal to his employer for 37 years, but then the daughter takes the helm
Gerard, a 54-year-old employee, has dedicated 37 years to the same family business where he was long considered part of the family. However, his professional situation changed significantly after the ...
Rescue plan for Porsche: new models, fewer jobs
Porsche is launching a major restructuring strategy called Sportwagenschmiede 2035 to combat declining global sales and profitability, which involves cutting 9,000 jobs. The plan includes a shift towa...
Amstelkade covered in Pride flags following vandalism
Residents near the Amstelkade in Amsterdam have hung pride flags on their homes as a show of solidarity following a targeted attack. The incident involved a window being smashed and hateful graffiti d...
160 Amsterdam Sinterklaas costumes lost in dry cleaner fire
A fire at a dry cleaner in July destroyed 164 handmade Sinterklaas costumes intended for use in Amsterdam. The Stichting Sinterklaas organization has successfully secured new replacements through dona...
160 Amsterdam Sinterklaas costumes lost in dry cleaner fire
A fire at a dry cleaner in Nieuw-Vennep destroyed 164 handmade costumes intended for the upcoming Sinterklaas parade in Amsterdam. Through volunteer efforts and public donations, the Stichting Sinterk...
Maxime Meiland felt the need to prove herself on Expeditie Robinson: 'I'm no princess'
The new season of the survival competition show Expeditie Robinson features various celebrities, including Maxime Meiland and Sjinkie Knegt, testing their endurance on a deserted island. Participants ...
Eva Crutzen is a Pippi Longstocking who keeps getting more terrible
Eva Crutzen provides a sharp and humorous take on Pippi Longstocking in the NTR television special Welkom bij 75 jaar Jeugd TV. The program celebrates decades of Dutch children's broadcasting by revis...
‘Totally unjustified’: delivery worker tasered in Runstraat to press charges against officer
A delivery driver who was tasered by police during an arrest in the Runstraat intends to file a formal complaint. His lawyer, Gerald Roethof, claims the use of the taser was unjustified and disproport...
Cabinet and opposition head for a showdown: tax chaos looms
The Dutch government and the opposition are currently deadlocked over new tax regulations, creating a significant risk of chaos within the tax authorities. Both sides are refusing to compromise, waiti...
Istanbul stock exchange boss arrested in probe into market crisis
The director of the Istanbul stock exchange has been arrested following a prolonged market crisis that wiped out over 100 billion dollars in value. The investigation involves over 110 detained executi...
Stricter rules for holiday rentals to tackle nuisance in residential areas
New Dutch regulations taking effect November 1 require all vacation rental hosts to use a unique registration number and mandate that booking platforms share data with the government. This system is d...
Bente gains new fanbase thanks to Beste Zangers: 'More of a listening audience'
Singer Bente Fokkens reports a major expansion of her fanbase following her participation in the TV program Beste Zangers last year. The artist is now releasing her latest album, DWARS, which features...
Significant damage after explosion at home in Lisserbroek during Halloween parade
A powerful explosion caused by heavy fireworks damaged a home on Azollastraat in Lisserbroek yesterday evening during a local Halloween event. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and police are cu...
Concerns over tens of thousands of emergency buttons for the elderly: 'A matter of life and death'
The upcoming shutdown of 2G mobile networks in the Netherlands by December 2027 threatens the reliability of tens of thousands of emergency alarm systems used by the elderly. Experts and advocacy grou...
43-year-old Amsterdam man arrested for Almelo car fires
A 43-year-old Amsterdam man has been arrested in connection with four separate vehicle fires that occurred in Almelo on Saturday night. Police utilized the Burgernet alert system to engage the communi...