Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Municipality of Amsterdam fails to reintegrate sick employees: UWV imposed 90 wage sanctions since 2023
The Municipality of Amsterdam has been hit with 90 wage sanctions by the UWV since 2023 for failing to adequately reintegrate sick employees, costing taxpayers approximately 6.6 million euros. Alderma...
No more ITA, just 'Stadsschouwburg' again: old name returns to the facade
The theater on Amsterdam's Leidseplein has officially returned to its original name, Stadsschouwburg, replacing the title ITA used since 2018. Management decided to restore the historic name after fin...
National exercise challenge gets Haarlem residents moving: "The oldest is 96!"
Haarlem residents recently gathered at the Wilsonsplein playground to celebrate a nationwide exercise day, reflecting a regular community-led initiative held twice a week. The event drew sixty partici...
City council: Kwaku is intangible heritage, confident it will return in a new format
Amsterdam city officials are working to revive the Kwaku Summer Festival in a new, sustainable format after the organization ended the event in its current form earlier this year. The council recogniz...
City government: Kwaku is intangible heritage, confident it will return in a new format
Amsterdam city officials are working with organizers to ensure the return of the Kwaku Summer Festival next year through a new, sustainable format. Acknowledging the event as essential intangible heri...
EU extends sanctions against Russia at the last minute
The European Union has reached a last-minute agreement to extend sanctions against Russia, simultaneously shifting the renewal period from six months to three years. The deal involved removing two pro...
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from combination of drugs and medication
Actress Hayden Panettiere died at the age of 36 on August 16 due to an accidental combination of fentanyl and other medications. Known for her roles in Heroes, Nashville, and the Scream film franchise...
PFAS in Amsterdam's drinking water mainly comes from polluted Rhine: ‘The solution lies largely in Germany’
Amsterdam's drinking water contains PFAS levels exceeding recommended safety guidelines. Research indicates that the majority of these chemicals originate from the Rhine river before it enters the Net...
ASML is not currently selling any chip machines in Europe
ASML reports that it is not selling any chip-making machines in Europe due to a lack of local investment and new fabrication facilities. The company, which is vital to the global semiconductor supply ...
Sound barrier on A10 West catches fire again
A sound barrier on the A10 near Amsterdam-West caught fire this afternoon for the third time this year. Emergency services successfully extinguished the flames, and repairs are scheduled to begin afte...
Video | Marijn Kuipers responds to hate comments after breaking off engagement
Influencer Marijn Kuipers has publicly addressed the hateful comments she received following the end of her engagement to Dave Roelvink. This marks the first time she has spoken out about the breakup ...
The former coat check of Chinese restaurant Sea Palace now houses a display case with wife cakes and matcha-strawberry bolo bao
Chinese restaurant Sea Palace in Amsterdam has converted its former coat check into a new bakery and café featuring traditional and modern treats. Operated by third-generation baker Isabel But, the s...
Cocaine press with gang logo found in Amsterdam rental home, judge approves eviction
A court in Amsterdam has ordered the eviction of a tenant after police discovered a large-scale cocaine processing facility inside his rental apartment in October 2025. Despite the tenant's claims of ...
Ben Saunders' family not present at funeral: 'Hardest decision'
The family of the late singer Ben Saunders has decided not to attend his funeral, describing it as the hardest decision they have ever had to make. Saunders, who won the first season of The Voice of H...
Mensje van Keulen writes Book Week gift, Japke-d. Bouma a themed edition
Mensje van Keulen and Japke-d. Bouma have been selected to create the primary publications for the 2027 Book Week in the Netherlands. The event, running from March 10 to March 21, focuses on the theme...
Chatting with a stranger: Margriet organizes Start the Conversation meetings at the Haarlem library
Magazine Margriet is hosting 'Start the Conversation' meetings in libraries across the Netherlands to help people overcome loneliness and social anxiety. A local session is scheduled for November 13, ...
Mensje van Keulen and Japke-d. Bouma to write for Book Week 2027
Authors Mensje van Keulen and Japke-d. Bouma have been selected to write the featured works for the 2027 Boekenweek in the Netherlands. The event, which follows the theme Kijk ons nou, is scheduled to...
Ajax player Kasper Dolberg sidelined for extended period due to injury with Danish national team
Ajax player Kasper Dolberg will be sidelined for an extended period following an injury sustained while playing for the Danish national team. Consequently, his club teammate Anton Gaaei has been calle...
World Cup visitors bombarded with fast food and drink advertisements
A study found that unhealthy food and drink brands dominated advertising during the World Cup, appearing in over 70 percent of all visible branding throughout the live matches. These advertisements we...
Death of Cindy Crawford's son investigated as possible overdose
The son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Presley Gerber, has died, with authorities in Santa Monica investigating the death as a potential drug overdose. Gerber, a successful model who had previous...