Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Is Rob Jetten counting his chickens before they hatch? The polder agreement could still fail
The Dutch government is engaging in negotiations with unions, but significant risks remain regarding the potential failure of these discussions. Concerns have emerged that the proposed plans could ina...
Wibautstraat closed to cars for 2 weeks
The Wibautstraat will be closed to cars at the Ringdijk intersection starting Wednesday, October 7. The restriction is scheduled to remain in effect for a duration of two weeks.
Brazilians (22 and 23) who used extreme violence to rob men met via Grindr are now in the Netherlands
Two Brazilian men, aged 22 and 23, have been extradited from Portugal to the Netherlands to face charges for a series of violent robberies in Amsterdam and Haarlem. The suspects allegedly lured victim...
First skirmishes between cabinet and polder: 'Diligence versus speed'
The Dutch cabinet is negotiating with unions and employers to reach a social agreement, balancing the need for urgent budget decisions with the demand for careful policymaking. Key areas of focus incl...
Allard Pierson returns vase to Sicily thanks to 1976 wedding photo
The Allard Pierson museum is returning an ancient pyxis to Sicily after a 1976 wedding photograph helped confirm the artifact's origins. Officials determined that keeping the object was ethically unju...
Spaarne Gasthuis maintains full-service hospital in Haarlem-South
Spaarne Gasthuis has announced it will maintain a full-service hospital in Haarlem-Zuid, providing 24-hour and emergency care while converting its Hoofddorp site into a day-treatment facility. The Cit...
IMF: Public debt, energy demand and energy prices threaten global economy
The IMF has warned that the global economy faces significant threats from rising national debt, increasing energy demand driven by AI, and high energy prices. These economic pressures are creating gro...
Paulien Cornelisse sets posthumous record: seven books on bestseller list
Author Paulien Cornelisse has set a posthumous record by securing seven positions on the Dutch Bestseller 60 list. This achievement, described by the CPNB as unprecedented, occurred shortly after the ...
Van tipped onto its side after collision with car
A van tipped onto its side following a collision with a passenger car at the intersection of Airborne Avenue and the Crossing in Hoofddorp this morning. Two people were assessed by ambulance staff but...
The betrayal of the Zilversmit family nominated for a Podcast Award
The podcast series Het verraad van de familie Zilversmit, in which journalist Judith Zilversmit explores her father's wartime betrayal, has been nominated for a 2026 Dutch Podcast Award. The series, w...
Alderman Pels unhappy with new asylum bill: "Covert criminalization of illegality"
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has proposed a new law to punish failed asylum seekers who refuse to cooperate with their deportation, potentially resulting in fines or prison time. Amsterdam Alder...
Alderman Pels unhappy with new asylum bill: "Camouflaged criminalization of illegality"
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has proposed a new law to penalize rejected asylum seekers who refuse to cooperate with their deportation. Amsterdam official Zita Pels has strongly condemned the me...
Public Prosecution Service: ‘Child soldiers’ (18 and 19) flown in from Sweden to carry out contract killings in Amsterdam and Haarlem
Two teenagers from Sweden were apprehended after being flown into the Netherlands to execute contract killings in Amsterdam and Haarlem this July. While an attempted hit in Amsterdam failed, authoriti...
Harry Mens critical of TV ratings research: 'The boxes are at Aunt Sjaan's house'
Presenter Harry Mens has criticized the Dutch television viewership measurement system, arguing that the small sample size fails to accurately reflect the audience for his program Business Class. He d...
The most important Ajax player of the 21st century? He returns to Amsterdam on Saturday
Franz is not a conventional Kafka biopic: 'If Kafka is relevant, the world is in trouble'
Director Agnieszka Holland's film Franz offers a non-traditional exploration of author Franz Kafka rather than a standard biographical portrait. The film emphasizes that interpretations of Kafka remai...
Andrew Garfield seems miscast as the leader of the historic farmers' revolt in The Uprising
Actor Andrew Garfield portrays the leader of the historic 1381 British peasants' revolt in the film titled The Uprising. Critics suggest that Garfield's performance does not align well with the rugged...
Review: in comedy Get Used to It, the menopause seems like the end of everything
In the comedy Wen er maar aan, a 49-year-old actress named M. faces a professional crisis after losing her long-term role as a detective. Her struggle is compounded by the onset of menopause, which cr...
Director on Yellow Letters: ‘If film had no impact, repressive governments wouldn’t persecute filmmakers’
Director İlker Çatak explores the role of art under authoritarian rule in his award-winning film Yellow Letters. The movie follows a theater-making couple facing persecution from the Turkish regime,...
Cheers! These 5 cocktail bars in Amsterdam South are worth a try
This article highlights five distinct cocktail bars located in Amsterdam-Zuid, ranging from film-themed venues and hidden underground spots to locations offering Indian-inspired drinks and scenic city...