Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Apple reports record revenue and profit as iPhone sales soar
Apple has reported its highest revenue and profit ever, reaching 114.5 billion dollars in revenue and 30.7 billion dollars in net profit. This record performance was largely driven by stronger than ex...
Katie Melua welcomes second child: 'Max is here'
Singer Katie Melua has announced the birth of her second son, named Max, sharing her joy on social media. She is now a mother of two boys, with her eldest son, Sandro, welcoming his new brother.
Jordi Cruyff mysterious about new contract for Ajax gem Abdellah Ouazane: Compliments make everything more expensive
Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff has declined to provide details on a possible contract extension for 17-year-old prospect Abdellah Ouazane, citing a desire to keep the player's value stable. Cru...
Cabinet to hold extraordinary meeting Tuesday morning on tax plan and box 3
The Dutch cabinet is holding an emergency ministerial meeting on Tuesday to finalize the upcoming tax plan and address long-term changes to Box 3 asset taxation. The government faces pressure to final...
Restaurant Vooges aan ’t IJ bankrupt, another hospitality business fails at this ‘cursed location’
Restaurant Vooges aan 't IJ in Amsterdam has filed for bankruptcy due to mounting debt, marking the latest closure at a location known for its history of failed hospitality ventures. The owners, who h...
Part of Gelderland faces power grid connection freeze, Utrecht freeze extended
Sixteen municipalities in Gelderland have implemented a connection ban for the power grid, halting new or heavier connections for businesses and homes until July next year. Simultaneously, the existin...
Union welcomes VodafoneZiggo severance scheme: 'Not everyone can just go to the office three days a week'
VodafoneZiggo has introduced a voluntary departure scheme for employees who cannot meet the company's requirement to work from the office three days per week. The move follows a legal victory by Booki...
US correspondent Mari Meyer (40) traveled across the US for stories on civil resistance against Trump: ‘The idea that Americans do nothing is absurd’
American correspondent Mari Meyer traveled across the United States to research various forms of civil resistance against Donald Trump for her book, Resist. She argues that the American inclination to...
Let’s Flow is a youth performance about menstruation – especially for boys too
Theater maker Sue-Ann Bel has created a youth performance titled Let's Flow, which aims to open a dialogue about menstruation. The production intentionally includes boys and men in the conversation to...
Prominent guests and an unwanted pigeon: Amsterdam Museum celebrates 100th anniversary
The Amsterdam Museum is celebrating its 100-year anniversary, reflecting on its evolution from a small collection in the Waag to a major institution with over 100,000 objects. Throughout its history, ...
Solidarity with pride flags on Amstelkade, but not everyone dares to participate
Residents of Amsterdam's Amstelkade have hung pride flags to support a family after a brick was thrown through their window in October. While the initiative serves as a powerful symbol of community so...
Crisis at Ajax Conference League opponent: Sint-Truiden fires coach
Belgian football club Sint-Truiden has fired head coach Frédéric De Meyer due to lackluster results in the domestic league. Assistant coach Sepp De Roover has been appointed to lead the team on an i...
Eight months of experimentation: Jetten cabinet still searching for a working formula
The Dutch minority coalition is facing significant instability and legislative gridlock eight months after taking office. Political analysts attribute this paralysis to a constant fear of early electi...
Pre-trial detention of Marius Borg Høiby will not be extended, prosecutor to appeal
Marius Borg Høiby will remain in custody after prosecutors appealed a court decision that denied the extension of his pre-trial detention. The 29-year-old, who is currently appealing a four-year pris...
Snuffelmug closure also hits Haarlem entrepreneurs: "Years of work at risk of being lost"
The planned closure of the thrift store Snuffelmug in Haarlem due to financial issues at Spaarne Werkt is endangering several local circular businesses that rely on the store for recycled materials. E...
PRO wants an end to online manipulation: Boys are being aggressively targeted by gambling sites
Member of Parliament Barbara Kathmann is introducing a bill to combat addictive digital algorithms and manipulative practices that target young people. The legislation aims to restrict features like e...
Companies want to see employees in the office more often: 'People need contact'
Several major companies are ending remote work flexibility, requiring employees to return to the office to boost productivity and foster better collaboration. Experts note that while remote work can h...
Mayor supports fundraiser for new Amsterdam 'Piet' costumes after fire with 1500 euros
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has donated 1,500 euros to help replace 164 Sinterklaas costumes destroyed in a dry cleaning fire. A public crowdfunding campaign has also nearly reached its 10,000-euro ...
Mayor supports fundraiser for new Sinterklaas costumes after fire with 1500 euros
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema is donating 1,500 euros to help Stichting Sinterklaas replace 164 parade costumes destroyed in a recent fire. Supported by a successful crowdfunding campaign, the organiz...
Man and boy arrested for violent robbery of 93-year-old woman in Amsterdam
A 93-year-old woman suffered a broken back during a violent robbery in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Slotervaart on October 27. Police have identified a 30-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy as suspec...