Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Absence due to mental health issues worsens labor market shortages
Absenteeism due to mental health issues rose by 7.1 percent between 2024 and 2025, even as overall sick leave declined. These long-term absences, particularly prevalent among women, are expected to wo...
50 reports of demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 50 permit applications last week regarding residential construction, structural renovations, and tree felling. The requests cover various projects across the city...
FKA twigs drops lawsuit against ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf
FKA twigs has successfully challenged and voided a restrictive non-disclosure agreement she signed as part of a settlement with her ex-boyfriend, actor Shia LaBeouf. The artist, who previously accused...
GVB sees future for self-driving shuttles in Amsterdam: An excellent opportunity to address labor shortages
The Amsterdam transport operator GVB plans to test small, driverless shuttle buses within the next three years. This initiative aims to address severe labor shortages and eventually transition the cit...
Student loan interest rates to rise for a quarter million former students next year
Around 250,000 former students will face higher interest rates on their loans next year as their five-year fixed-rate periods end. Those under the pre-2015 system will see rates rise to 3.28 percent, ...
Cabinet to negotiate with social partners, union strikes suspended
The Dutch government and social partners have agreed to start formal negotiations on social security reform in the coming weeks, leading to a suspension of planned labor union actions. This developmen...
Michael Douglas did not want to work with Debra Winger after she bit him
Michael Douglas chose not to cast Debra Winger in the 1984 film Romancing the Stone after she unexpectedly bit his arm during a meeting. The role was instead given to Kathleen Turner, with whom Dougla...
Video | Zendaya brings back outfit from The Odyssey to Paris Fashion Week
Actress Zendaya appeared at Paris Fashion Week wearing an outfit that closely resembles one she previously wore to the premiere of the film The Odyssee. This style choice has drawn attention during th...
Labor productivity in the private sector rises again after two years of decline
Labor productivity in the Dutch private sector increased by 2.5 percent last year, ending a two-year downward trend. This growth was driven by a rise in added value and a decrease in total hours worke...
Review: Youth is a cringe comedy series
Youth is a cringe-comedy series created by and starring Sharon Horgan as a 50-year-old literary agent dealing with a turbulent personal life and the onset of aging. The show balances dark humor with r...
Diddy must pay NBC half a million dollars after dismissed defamation lawsuit
Diddy has been ordered to pay NBC 500,000 dollars after a judge dismissed his 100 million dollar defamation lawsuit regarding a documentary about his life. The rapper, who is currently serving a priso...
Netherlands breaks even after banking crisis: ABN Amro rescue yields another 3.5 billion for treasury
The Dutch government is nearing a break-even point on its 2008 rescue of ABN Amro following the sale of a new 10.2 percent stake for an estimated 3.5 billion euros. This latest move leaves the state w...
VNO-NCW chief warns unions and cabinet: 'We are heading down the Belgian path this way'
VNO-NCW chairman Coen van Oostrom has warned the Dutch government and labor unions that the current economic model is unsustainable and risks leading the country toward a decline similar to Belgium. H...
Win two tickets for Niall Horan at the Ziggo Dome
Fans can win two tickets to see Niall Horan perform at the Ziggo Dome on Friday, October 16. To enter the giveaway, participants must register their details, agree to the terms, and subscribe to the n...
Cabinet plans to require homeowners to install hybrid heat pumps starting in 2029
Beginning in 2029, homeowners in the Netherlands must install hybrid heat pumps instead of gas-fired boilers when replacing their heating systems. The government plans to exempt apartments and monumen...
Television maker Hans Goedkoop wins Han Peekel Prize
Television maker Hans Goedkoop has been awarded the Han Peekel Prize for his expertise in using archival footage to preserve Dutch heritage. He received a symbolic prize of 1,951 euros, reflecting the...
Large pile of waste on Dam Square after garbage truck fire
A fire in a garbage truck led to a large amount of waste being dumped onto Amsterdam's Dam Square yesterday evening. The incident, which mainly involved cardboard, drew significant attention from pass...
Ziyech shares fundraiser for burnt-down flower stall: 20,000 euros raised already
A crowdfunding effort has raised over 20,000 euros for a flower shop in Amsterdam destroyed by a fire caused by a short circuit. Former Ajax player Hakim Ziyech helped promote the campaign, which aims...
State to halve ABN Amro stake to 10.5 percent
The Dutch government plans to reduce its stake in ABN Amro from 20.7 percent to 10.5 percent through a new trading plan. This step continues the state's gradual exit from the bank, which was nationali...
Raids on Japanese brewers over price-fixing, including Grolsch parent company
Japanese antitrust authorities have raided four major breweries, including Asahi Breweries, over allegations of illegal price-fixing. The companies are suspected of coordinating price increases for th...