Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
NATO asks lawmakers to ease regulations for arms manufacturers
NATO has called on the parliaments of member nations to ease regulations that hinder the arms industry from increasing production. The alliance's deputy chief urged lawmakers on Monday to remove obsta...
Armenia rejects Russian suggestion for EU referendum
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected a suggestion from Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold a referendum on joining the European Union. Pashinyan addressed the proposal in a Facebo...
Rijswijk murder suspect: victim did it themselves
Seyed A., a 58-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting his downstairs neighbor in Rijswijk, testified in court on Monday that he did not choose for the incident to happen. The suspect further claim...
Lawyer Knoops given suspended suspension by disciplinary board
The Amsterdam Disciplinary Board has imposed a four-week conditional suspension on lawyer Geert-Jan Knoops. This decision marks the first time that a disciplinary measure has been issued against him.
Harbour Club Oost officially declared bankrupt
Heineken seeks new boss after CEO departs
Heineken is currently searching for a new CEO following the departure of Dolf van den Brink, whose term ended on May 31. The Dutch brewing company has not yet announced a successor for the position.
New step for Amsterdam hospitality family Vooges with Bar Staal: ‘First you teach them everything, now they tell me things I never taught them’
Side effects of measures troubled former OMT member Kluytmans
Former OMT member and microbiologist Jan Kluytmans testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. During the hearing, he expressed that the un...
Uitgeest faces €200,000 deficit in 2025 accounts: ‘It looks like we have money left, but it’s already allocated’
The municipality of Uitgeest is facing a 200,000 euro deficit in its 2025 annual budget, with similar shortfalls expected for the following year. Officials noted that while it may appear the town has ...
Call: Are you an expat in Amsterdam? Tell us about your life in the city
Advertising agency KesselsKramer, known for the I amsterdam letters, declared bankrupt
CEO fraud hits Haarlem SMEs, fake payment requests sent in director's name
CEO fraud is increasingly targeting small and medium-sized enterprises in Haarlem through the use of insecure business domains to send fake payment orders. Scammers impersonate company directors to au...
Employees can lease second bicycle at lower tax rate
New regulations from the Dutch Tax Authorities now allow employees to lease multiple company bicycles at the lower tax rate of seven percent. This adjustment makes it more financially attractive for w...
Athletics Union: running events had measures in order
The Dutch Athletics Union stated that organizers of running events in Amersfoort, Groningen, and Utrecht had proper safety measures in place during Sunday's races. The statement follows reports of sev...
Knoops lawyer couple reprimanded for excessive billing
Wanted! Parents who want to watch their favorite childhood shows with their children
The NPO has recently made its entire television archive available online. They are now looking for parents who would like to watch their favorite childhood programs together with their children.
Cyclist struck by motorist in Limmen
A cyclist was struck by a motorist on the Rijksweg in Limmen on Monday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 10:10 AM.
Hester van Buren will not serve second term as PRO alderman: ‘Different choice made’
Kluytmans: urgency varied by region at start of pandemic
Microbiologist and former OMT member Jan Kluytmans told a parliamentary inquiry committee that the perceived urgency of COVID-19 varied significantly across different Dutch regions at the start of the...
