Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Actor Bryan Cranston (70) does not want to retire: 'It's like I'm stopping breathing'
Actor Bryan Cranston has announced that he has no plans to retire, stating that he intends to keep working as long as possible. The 70-year-old, famous for his role in Breaking Bad, expressed that he ...
Cabinet wants to scrap staff discounts, retail sector disappointed: 'It's an important sign of appreciation for our staff'
The Dutch government intends to abolish the tax-free employee discount scheme by 2027 to save 123 million euros annually. Trade organizations and retail unions strongly oppose the plan, warning it wil...
Two teenagers arrested following violent street robbery in Haarlem
Police have arrested two 16-year-old boys in connection with a violent street robbery that took place last Tuesday in Haarlem. The victim was injured during a struggle after being blocked and threaten...
Have you seen Tim, Mollie or Akira? These five pets are missing in Haarlem
Five pets, including a retriever and four cats, have been reported missing across various neighborhoods in Haarlem over the past week. The local organization Amivedi has provided detailed descriptions...
Amsterdam Marathon 2026: all road closures and accessibility at a glance
The 2026 TCS Amsterdam Marathon will take place on October 17 and 18, causing significant road closures and public transport adjustments throughout the city. Motorists are advised to avoid the area du...
Accident involving overturned truck on A9 near Amstelveen, driver taken to hospital
A truck overturned on the A9 near the Amstelveen Stadshart exit, leading to a multi-vehicle collision that left a car driver injured and hospitalized. The incident has caused a full closure of the A9 ...
Extensive damage from explosions at homes in Nieuw-West and Noord
Two explosive incidents caused significant property damage at residential buildings in the Amsterdam districts of Nieuw-West and Noord. Although both locations were cordoned off for investigation, aut...
Waste bin full? Future sensors may sound the alarm
The municipality is testing fill-level sensors in waste containers to optimize collection routes and reduce trash accumulation on streets. A pilot project is currently underway, with plans to potentia...
Full trash container? A 'fill-level sensor' may sound the alarm in the future
The municipality of Amsterdam is testing fill-level sensors in waste containers to optimize collection routes and reduce overflow. A trial with glass containers has already shown that smarter monitori...
The Greenhouse | Here is how our energy system was overhauled before
Amsterdam is embarking on a significant expansion of its electrical infrastructure to accommodate a projected multi-fold increase in energy demand. The project involves upgrading existing substations,...
Heavy periods are difficult to discuss, so women suffer in silence
Angela de Jong recently shared her personal struggles with extreme menstruation, highlighting a common but rarely discussed issue. Many women continue to suffer in silence, often lacking proper knowle...
City Archives investigates colonial past of De Bazel: "Spider in the colonial web"
The Amsterdam City Archives is preparing a 2027 exhibition titled The Colonial World to investigate the history of the De Bazel building and its role in the Dutch Trading Society. By focusing on perso...
New invention helps blind residents in Hoofddorp sort waste properly
A visually impaired resident from Hoofddorp has introduced braille labels for underground waste containers to help others identify different waste streams independently. Supported by waste collector M...
After Amsterdam's Bouillon, Weesp now has one too – but when can a restaurant actually call itself that?
A new restaurant called Bouillon d’Or has opened in Weesp, following the popularity of the Bouillon d’Amsterdam concept. The trend has sparked interest in defining what criteria a dining establish...
Animal shelter DOA celebrates 125th anniversary: We are here to stay
The Dierenopvangcentrum Amsterdam (DOA) is celebrating its 125th anniversary as the largest animal shelter in the Netherlands. Since its founding in 1901, the organization has evolved from a small res...
Amsterdam’s ‘fairy tale’ The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats for sale again for a fiver: ‘Children love the local slang’
Designers De Ru and Serano have released a new run of their successful Amsterdam-dialect version of the fairy tale The Wolf and the Seven Kids. Despite the pair facing severe health battles with cance...
Man injured after stabbing on Kloveniersburgwal, police searching for suspect
A man was hospitalized after a stabbing occurred on the Kloveniersburgwal in central Amsterdam on Saturday night. Local police are currently searching for a suspect, as the motive for the attack remai...
Ajax's F-side celebrates 50th anniversary with massive fireworks, flares and smoke bombs
Ajax supporters group F-side celebrated its 50th anniversary with large-scale fireworks displays at three locations across Amsterdam. The group, known for its long and controversial history in Dutch f...
How a new educational hype was embraced without debate: teaching in other languages
Primary schools in the Netherlands are increasingly offering half of their curriculum in foreign languages without significant public debate. Political commentator Hans van Soest criticizes this devel...
32-year-old man arrested for involvement in fatal Amstelveenseweg shooting
A 32-year-old man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting that took place outside an Amsterdam bar early this morning. The 34-year-old victim died at the scene, and police be...