Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Three suspects remain in custody for violent robbery of sex workers in Amsterdam-East
Three Syrian men aged 18 to 21 have been remanded in custody following accusations of a violent robbery against two sex workers in Amsterdam-East. The incident occurred in May, and the suspects remain...
Frans Bauer returns to Rotterdam Ahoy in April 2027: 'Extremely proud'
Frans Bauer is set to return to Rotterdam Ahoy in April 2027 for a series of concerts featuring a live orchestra and various guest performers. The singer will use the shows to celebrate the 25th anniv...
Kelly Osbourne happy to leave United States: 'Too much gun violence'
Kelly Osbourne has moved back to the United Kingdom from the United States, citing concerns over American gun violence as a major motivation for the change. The 41-year-old is now settling in with her...
International Theater Amsterdam building to be officially renamed Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam: 'Wish of many visitors'
The historic venue known as Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA) is reverting to its original name, Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, to address long-standing public confusion. While the building will retu...
Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to remain open for shipping at night after all
Rijkswaterstaat has reached an agreement with the inland shipping sector to keep the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal open at night, canceling previously planned closures. To ensure safety, shipping companies ha...
Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to remain open for shipping overnight after all
Rijkswaterstaat and the inland shipping sector have agreed to keep the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal open overnight, reversing a planned closure that faced strong industry backlash. To maintain safety during ...
Managers fire employees and get bonuses: documentary shows how unequal the workplace is
The documentary 'De Manager' explores the power imbalance in the workplace by highlighting painful performance reviews and the lack of empathy from management. It specifically contrasts the experience...
New setback looms for Zuidasdok: tunnel construction could also become much more expensive
The Zuidasdok project in Amsterdam faces increased financial pressure as construction costs for one of its A10 tunnels have significantly exceeded initial estimates from 2024. This development threate...
Cyclist injured after collision with regional bus in Heemstede
A cyclist was hospitalized with unknown injuries after colliding with a regional bus in Heemstede on Wednesday afternoon. Police are investigating the incident, which temporarily disrupted traffic on ...
Klarna collection fees for late payers are not a business model, committee rules
The financial complaints institute Kifid has ruled that collection fees are not a core part of Klarna's business model after the company provided accounting evidence. Although Klarna won this specific...
Dredging for a safe City Swim: "You can now walk on the bottom without getting hurt"
Crews are clearing debris from Amsterdam's canal route to ensure participant safety during this Sunday's City Swim event. The swim, which aims to raise money for ALS research, will host over 3,300 par...
American feminist Gloria Steinem (92) has died
American feminist and journalist Gloria Steinem has died at age 92 after a life dedicated to advocacy and writing. She gained national fame in the 1960s for exposing systemic sexism and became a defin...
Media watchdog wants minister to reconsider ON! recognition after Hitler segment
The Dutch Media Authority has urged the government to revoke the broadcasting license of ON! after a controversial segment featuring positive comments about a Hitler speech. Following two formal sanct...
Dutch Media Authority loses confidence in Ongehoord Nederland
The Dutch Media Authority has lost confidence in the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland following a broadcast that featured a speech by Adolf Hitler. The regulator has submitted an investigation report t...
DNB to cut 290 jobs: Forced redundancies unavoidable
De Nederlandsche Bank is cutting 290 jobs, or 12 percent of its workforce, to save over 70 million euros as part of a major restructuring effort. The cuts are a response to recent financial losses and...
Merel Westrik becomes new host of The Great Top 2000 Quiz
Merel Westrik has been named the new co-host of The Great Top 2000 Quiz, where she will work alongside Leo Blokhuis. The updated competition features celebrities facing off in a weekly format, leading...
Video | How Marieke said goodbye to Mattie on the Qmusic morning show
Marieke has said goodbye to her co-host Mattie ahead of the launch of the new Qmusic morning show, Hey Mattie!, which is scheduled to premiere on September 7.
Embarrassing message from De Jonge: MPs had to be 'punished in the afterlife'
Former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge apologized during a parliamentary hearing after private messages revealed he expressed strong contempt for MPs and cabinet colleagues during the Covid-19 crisis. H...
Putters at corona hearing: 'I quickly realized it was a multi-faceted crisis'
Former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge testified before a parliamentary committee regarding his conduct and communications during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing exposed private messages where he dis...
Simple Minds release new album and head to Ziggo Dome next year
Simple Minds is set to release a new album titled Sacrosanct and has announced a world tour that includes a stop at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Tickets for the Dutch concert will go on sale on Septem...