Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Shipbuilder Damen cuts 225 jobs in the Netherlands: 'Not due to cancellation of German frigate order'
Shipbuilder Damen plans to cut 225 jobs in the Netherlands over the next year and a half to improve operational efficiency and long-term competitiveness. The company maintains that the decision is unr...
Eetcafé De Goos replaces Mossel & Gin in Westerpark – mussels and gin remain on the menu
Eetcafé De Goos has opened in Amsterdam's Westerpark, replacing the former restaurant Mossel & Gin. The new establishment continues to serve the signature dishes and drinks that made the previous ven...
Shipbuilder Damen cuts 225 jobs in the Netherlands
Shipbuilder Damen Shipyards plans to cut 225 jobs in the Netherlands as part of an effort to streamline operations and improve organizational efficiency. The company is currently negotiating a social ...
Concerns over future of Trans Clinic, urgent debate requested
The Transkliniek in Amsterdam faces an uncertain future due to ongoing concerns regarding its long-term financial viability and rent obligations at the Q-factory. City council members have called for ...
Concerns about future of Trans Clinic, emergency debate requested
The Amsterdam city council is holding an emergency debate regarding the future funding and housing security of the Transkliniek. Despite a recent pledge of municipal financial support, stakeholders re...
Dutch participation in Eurovision was doomed to fail
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO failed in its attempt to organize a Eurovision Song Contest entry after other broadcasters refused to cooperate with its experimental collaborative model. The project ...
Tired for months? Doctor visit 'not urgent, but don't let it drag on'
Studies indicate that approximately ten percent of people experience an autumn slump during the month of November. While seasonal fatigue is common, medical professionals warn that persistent tirednes...
Cabinet wants to compensate primary schools in major cities receiving less funding
The Dutch government plans to implement a transition scheme to limit financial losses for primary schools in large cities that are facing budget cuts due to a new funding distribution model. State Sec...
Porsche profit recovers despite lower car sales
Porsche reported a significant profit recovery to 1.74 billion euros for the first nine months of the year, despite a 16 percent drop in total car sales. The manufacturer is moving to reduce its depen...
Transgender clinic in Amsterdam-Oost saved at the last minute, but for how long is unclear
The Transkliniek in Amsterdam-Oost faced imminent closure due to a lack of structural municipal funding less than a year after opening. Emergency funds have been secured to keep the facility running, ...
Keanu Reeves replaces Alan Ritchson in Netflix film Maelstrom
Keanu Reeves has replaced Alan Ritchson in the upcoming Netflix action film Maelstrom, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. The plot follows a U.S. marshal tasked with protecting a witness's fiancée from ...
Review: dance performance Biotopia offers gripping fragments of a life journey
Biotopia is an associative dance performance by the Utrecht troupe Shifft that explores the themes of the life journey and human migration. While the production features impressive individual performa...
Boeing suffers hundreds of millions in losses due to 737 MAX production issues
Boeing reported a 697 million dollar operational loss in its commercial division due to persistent production delays for the 737 MAX. However, the company's defense unit remained profitable, supported...
Comedian Pepijn Schoneveld (41): ‘I really don’t want to become dependent on a woman anymore’
Comedian Pepijn Schoneveld reflects on his personal growth and his fear of becoming dependent on a partner in his latest show, Welkom dat je luistert. The performance explores the fine line between he...
Egyptian journalist Attalah detained after conviction: 'Assault on press freedom'
Attalah, the editor-in-chief of the independent Egyptian news site Mada Masr, has been detained following a court conviction and the imposition of a maximum fine. International human rights and media ...
Uncertainty over Schiphol nature permit likely to continue for much longer
The Council of State is considering seeking clarity from the European Court of Justice regarding Schiphol Airport's invalid nature permit, a process that could delay the legal appeal by several years....
Skydance mandates five-day office return, Amsterdam employees await further details
Skydance has mandated a five-day office work week globally, raising questions about whether the policy will apply to its 240 employees in Amsterdam. While the company claims the move aims to boost col...
Suzan & Freek guests at Willem-Alexander and Máxima's excellence lunch
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima hosted their 42nd excellence lunch at Palace Noordeinde to honor 27 individuals for their outstanding professional achievements. Notable guests included musical...
Pick up a free tree for your garden or balcony
On Saturday, November 7, a total of 4,000 free trees will be distributed to residents of Amsterdam for their gardens or balconies. Interested individuals are encouraged to register in advance to parti...
Exhibition on femicide on display in Diemen for three weeks
A traveling exhibition highlighting the issue of femicide opens tomorrow in Diemen to share the stories of women killed by their partners. The display aims to raise awareness about domestic violence a...