Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Haarlem slaughterhouse files for bankruptcy, municipality loses hundreds of thousands in rent
The Muziekfabriek Slachthuis in Haarlem has declared bankruptcy after accumulating significant debt and failing to secure additional municipal subsidies. While the concert venue and bar will cease ope...
Zandvoort entrepreneurs: police and enforcement also 'winners' during Formula 1
Zandvoort entrepreneurs honored police and enforcement teams with gifts of cake to thank them for their effective collaboration during the recent Formula 1 event. The weekend concluded safely due to i...
Walking protest for a safer Ronde Hoep after fatal accident involving Nina (21): "60 km/h speed limit is absurd"
About two hundred people marched in Ouderkerk aan the Amstel to demand improved traffic safety in the Ronde Hoep area following the fatal accident of 21-year-old Nina van den Broek. Protesters are cal...
Stalker (47) who harassed Marco van Basten at his home in Amsterdam-Zuid committed to psychiatric clinic
A 47-year-old Romanian woman has been admitted to a psychiatric clinic after being accused of stalking Marco van Basten and his family in Amsterdam. A second suspect, a 26-year-old Italian woman, is a...
Lale Gül dates Dutch celebrity: 'I actually pulled it off'
Author Lale Gül has confirmed she is dating a well-known Dutch celebrity but intends to keep his identity private. Gül noted that she specifically sought out a public figure to avoid people interest...
Four-year prison sentence and psychiatric treatment for fatal stabbing of landlord over rent arrears
A 31-year-old woman has been sentenced to four years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for fatally stabbing her 77-year-old landlord in Amsterdam following a rent dispute. The court ruled ...
Jetten signals to opposition again: room to adjust Prinsjesdag budget
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has expressed a willingness to adjust the Prinsjesdag budget in response to criticism from opposition parties, emphasizing that the current draft is subject to further negoti...
Alicia R. (30) sentenced to four years in prison and compulsory treatment for fatal stabbing of former landlord in Amsterdam-Zuid
Alicia R., a 30-year-old sex worker, has been sentenced to four years in prison and compulsory psychiatric treatment for the fatal stabbing of her former landlord in Amsterdam-Zuid. The attack occurre...
Minister Van Weel dares to flip off 'Bolle Jos': 'We are going to get him'
Justice Minister David van Weel has vowed to capture fugitive criminal Jos Leijdekkers following a deadly mass shooting in the village of Overasselt. While 32 suspects have been brought to court, offi...
Volkswagen to cut another 50,000 jobs, future of four plants uncertain
Volkswagen is set to reduce its global workforce by an additional 50,000 employees due to rising operational costs and market pressures. The company also plans to halve its vehicle model offerings by ...
Call for help: editor Solange is looking for a hobby and needs your input
Editor Solange from indebuurt Amsterdam is launching a new video series and is seeking suggestions for unique local hobbies to try. She is inviting residents to reach out with their favorite activitie...
Judge hears case of Flowerbikeman Warren Gregory, who faces imminent deportation: 'I want to go to my wife and leave'
The Dutch court has ruled that American resident Warren Gregory, known as the Flowerbikeman, can remain in the country while awaiting deportation proceedings. The decision follows findings that offici...
Máxima producer working on feature film about Princess Beatrix
Production company Millstreet Films is developing a new feature film documenting the life and reign of Princess Beatrix. The movie will examine her influential role in modernizing the Dutch monarchy d...
Honestly, I have no idea if the transfer window ended well for Ajax
Can a renewed Ajax compete with league champions PSV? Wim Jonk looks ahead
Ajax and PSV are set to face off at the Johan Cruijff Arena in an anticipated match that highlights Ajax's recent squad overhaul. While former player Wim Jonk remains cautious about the team's develop...
Port workers strike over government plans, longer wait times expected
Hundreds of harbor workers are participating in a strike in Rotterdam to protest government policies, leading to anticipated delays for both road and water transport. The action is part of a wider wav...
Cyclist (66) dies after collision with bus last week on Klaprozenweg in Amsterdam-Noord
A 66-year-old cyclist died after becoming trapped under a bus during a collision on the Klaprozenweg in Amsterdam-Noord last Thursday. The woman succumbed to her injuries in the hospital on Tuesday, a...
Planned data center in Southeast becomes a headache for the coalition
Amsterdam is facing political friction as its efforts to halt the growth of data centers conflict with existing, long-standing infrastructure agreements. The coalition government is currently struggli...
Light walk winds through illuminated Haarlem
The Soellaart Light Walk returns to Haarlem on November 20, offering participants a choice between 6-kilometer and 10-kilometer routes through the illuminated city center. The event features live ente...
Xillan Macrooy wins 2026 Hebban Debut Prize: 'A dream beyond a dream'
Author and singer-songwriter Xillan Macrooy has won the 2026 Hebban Debut Prize for his novel Mensen als zonnen en mensen als manen. The jury commended the book as a rich and unique debut, while Macro...