Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Parool columnist Natascha van Weezel receives Rotterdam's In Praise of Folly award, a first for an Amsterdammer
Natascha van Weezel, a writer and Het Parool columnist, has become the first Amsterdammer to receive the prestigious Rotterdam Lof der Zotheidspeld. The award recognizes her ongoing work as an indepen...
Nationwide mandatory housing order for poultry issued immediately following three bird flu outbreaks
A nationwide indoor housing obligation for commercial poultry has been issued by the Dutch government following three confirmed bird flu outbreaks. These measures aim to protect livestock from wild bi...
Sick bay in the Senate: Minister and State Secretary sent home ill
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen and Justice Minister David van Weel both fell ill and left a Senate debate on the rule of law early on Monday evening. While van Bruggen suffered a fainting spell, ...
Employers struggle with remote work policy: More companies could launch cases
Booking.com won a legal case against its works council to mandate that employees spend at least 40 percent of their time in the office to foster better workplace culture. Legal experts suggest this ve...
Only stroopwafels and coffee remain free on KLM flights: "Bring your own nuts"
KLM has discontinued its complimentary cheese sandwiches on European flights to reduce food waste and support a new financial recovery plan. Passengers can now purchase a wider variety of snacks and m...
Area ban for Museumplein imposed wrongly, corona protesters to receive 300 euros compensation each
Thirty-two protesters arrested during a 2021 COVID-19 demonstration at Amsterdam's Museumplein have been awarded 300 euros each after authorities admitted that the subsequent area bans imposed on them...
85 percent of houses in Haarlem sold within three months
Data from Dynamis reveals that 85 percent of homes in Haarlem were sold within three months during the third quarter, a slight decrease from the previous year. While the volume of house sales in the r...
Amateur club JOS Watergraafsmeer moves to Amsterdam Zuidas for unique cup night
Fourth-division club JOS Watergraafsmeer is set to face NAC Breda in the first round of the KNVB Cup. The match has been moved to the AFC complex in the Amsterdam Zuidas district because the home stad...
From pin-ups and protests to flea market snapshots: artist Jack Jaeger’s photo collection is now on display in Amsterdam
An exhibition in Amsterdam at the Stokker Jaeger space displays thousands of photographs collected by the late artist Jack Jaeger. The collection features a diverse range of images, from professional ...
Britons in cheaper housing to receive £100 for high energy costs
The British government is providing a 100-pound payment to twenty million residents to offset high energy costs, funded by increased taxes on various sectors. Meanwhile, the Netherlands is establishin...
18-year-old Amsterdammer arrested for shooting in Utrecht's Overvecht district
An 18-year-old Amsterdam resident has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on October 14 in the Overvecht district of Utrecht. No injuries were reported, and police are currently ...
Fat bike ban in Vondelpark a success, alderman keeps restrictions in place
A ban on fatbikes in Amsterdam's Vondelpark has been declared a success by local officials, leading to a significant drop in the number of these bikes within the park. The city has decided to maintain...
Ajax opens brand new stadium in Kenya with friendly match against Bayern Munich
Ajax and Bayern Munich will play an exhibition match on January 5 to officially open the new Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. This event serves as the final preparation for both c...
Russell Brand could not find anyone to testify in his favor
Russell Brand testified in a London court that he could not find any witnesses to support his defense against sexual assault allegations. He maintained his innocence and claimed that a media documenta...
Koos Breukel photographed former Stedelijk Museum director Rudi Fuchs
Fatbike ban in Vondelpark remains
The number of fatbikes in Vondelpark has decreased significantly since the implementation of a ban. Consequently, reports of nuisance caused by these vehicles in the park have also declined.
Cabinet announces new half-billion aid package to help Ukraine through winter
The Dutch government has unveiled a 500 million euro military aid package for Ukraine, specifically designed to help the country endure the winter. The announcement was made by Acting Prime Minister R...
Halsema and seven European mayors call on European Commission to protect International Criminal Court
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema and seven other European mayors have sent a letter to the European Commission requesting support for the International Criminal Court. The group argues that the court is ...
Tisha van Lammeren named new CEO of Odido after hectic year for telecom provider
Tisha van Lammeren has been appointed as the new CEO of telecom provider Odido, succeeding Søren Abildgaard after his nine-year tenure. The company transition follows a challenging year for the provi...
Jennifer Lawrence had breast lift: 'Nothing was in shape anymore'
Jennifer Lawrence has undergone a breast lift procedure after finding that her body did not recover as easily from her second pregnancy as it did from her first. The actress remains cautious about oth...