Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Frustration over tax plan seeps into coalition: 'No casino politics'
The Dutch government has submitted a new tax plan to Parliament, but it faces significant opposition and internal criticism regarding its lack of a broad consensus. While several smaller parties have ...
Zidane B. (19) detonated bomb at travel agency in West for 1200 euros, caught after sex offense
Zidane B., a 19-year-old, has confessed to bombing an Amsterdam travel agency for a payment of 1,200 euros after an initial failed attempt. While prosecutors are seeking a 30-month prison sentence, th...
Parliament wants to push through cheaper public transport subscriptions: cabinet must draft plan
The Dutch parliament has voted in favor of developing a permanent, affordable public transport subscription following a successful summer pilot that saw 400,000 train passengers use a discounted month...
Koelhack exposes insurance issue: spoiled stock is not covered
Hackers have remotely compromised refrigeration systems across Europe, causing widespread food spoilage and significant financial losses for supermarkets and small retailers. The incident has exposed ...
Disney plans 20 percent cost cuts and potential thousands of job losses
Disney is aiming to cut costs by 20 percent through a broad reduction of its workforce and operational expenses. The company intends to use the resulting savings to reinvest in its core areas like med...
Hackers used fake job applications to breach Binance for multibillion-dollar theft
Hackers stole 6.3 billion dollars from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance after tricking an employee into downloading malicious software during a fake job interview. The FBI has identified the North ...
Four-year prison sentence for bribing Amsterdam municipal official: ‘Trust in government damaged’
A man named El M. has been sentenced to four years in prison for bribing a municipal official in Amsterdam to leak confidential information to criminals. He was also convicted of drug trafficking, wit...
Winter cold protocol starts Thursday in Amsterdam shelters, more spaces for homeless this winter
Starting Thursday, Amsterdam is implementing its winter cold weather protocol, providing 452 emergency shelter beds as temperatures drop. The city has increased its overall winter capacity to 774 beds...
Amsterdam comedy club Comedy Queens features an all-female lineup: It is quite tough when you are the only woman on the bill
Amsterdam has launched a new comedy venue called Comedy Queens, which exclusively features female performers. Founder Fransje Westermann established the club to provide a supportive environment where ...
Who is behind the mysterious cooling hack that hit supermarkets across Europe? ‘You can create chaos’
A wave of mysterious hacks targeting refrigeration and freezing systems in European supermarkets has raised concerns regarding the perpetrators' motives. Experts like former AIVD agent Eric Schouten s...
Traffic controller assaulted in Haarlem, 29-year-old man from IJmuiden arrested
A 29-year-old man from IJmuiden has been arrested following a violent altercation with a traffic controller in Haarlem. The victim was hospitalized with injuries after the dispute occurred on the Indu...
Light show returns to Dam Square on New Year's Eve, 'grim atmosphere has been turned around'
Amsterdam will again host a light and music show on the Dam this New Year's Eve to promote a festive atmosphere, as part of a city-wide effort to create new traditions amid a national ban on consumer ...
More places in winter shelters for homeless people
This year, additional emergency shelter spaces have been arranged in Amsterdam to accommodate a rise in the number of homeless individuals. These extra spots are being provided to ensure that those in...
Lomanstraat becomes an even bigger tourist magnet due to social media: "Dozens of people every day"
The Lomanstraat in Amsterdam has become a major tourist attraction due to its unique crooked plane trees, which have gained fame on social media. While dozens of visitors arrive daily to photograph th...
EU and UK scrap some post-Brexit food checks
The European Union and the United Kingdom have agreed to reduce food and agricultural inspections to streamline trade and lower administrative costs for businesses. As part of the deal, the UK will al...
Oldest Haarlem timber merchant threatened with closure due to zero-emission zone
Bremer's Houthandel, a historic business in Haarlem, faces closure because the city's new emission-free zone will restrict the large diesel trucks needed for timber deliveries by 2028. The owner is cu...
No interest rate cap on student loans: funds to go to vocational students and slightly higher grants
The Dutch government has officially abandoned plans for a 2.5 percent interest rate cap on student loans, citing excessive costs. Instead, 40 million euros will be reallocated to provide tuition reimb...
No away fans at Ajax vs ADO Den Haag matches this season either
Visiting supporters remain banned from matches between Ajax and ADO Den Haag this Eredivisie season due to long-standing security concerns. The restriction has been in place for twenty years following...
Supermarkets resume operations day after cooling systems hacked
Supermarkets in Belgium have restored operations following a cyberattack that manipulated refrigeration temperatures and caused significant food waste. While major Dutch supermarket chains were not af...
Paris Jackson demands 600 million dollars from Michael Jackson's estate
Paris Jackson has petitioned a Los Angeles court to force the executors of her father Michael Jackson's estate to deposit 600 million dollars into the family trust. While the estate maintains that the...