Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Raven on the ferry: "This is Amsterdam at its best"
The 30th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event launched with live DJ sets on the ferry connecting Amsterdam Central Station and the NDSM wharf. Commuters enjoyed the free performances, which added a fe...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from October 23 to 25
Amsterdam offers a packed schedule of events from October 23 to 25, highlighted by the Amsterdam Dance Event and various family-friendly activities. Residents and visitors can enjoy everything from th...
Jury chair of the Amsterdam Prize for the Arts: 'It is no longer a given that Amsterdam is a city of free thinkers'
The Amsterdam Fund for the Arts will announce the winners of the Amsterdamprijs voor de Kunst at the Stadsschouwburg on October 27. Jury chairman Ahmet Polat emphasized the importance of supporting ar...
Thieves steal nearly 900,000 euros worth of Pokémon cards from delivery van in US
Thieves stole a massive collection of Pokémon and sports trading cards valued at nearly one million dollars from a delivery van in the United States. The company is compensating affected customers an...
7-year prison sentence demanded: Abraham G. (48) accused of drugging vulnerable women and forcing them into sex with hundreds of men
Prosecutors are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for Abraham G., a man from Diemen accused of drugging three vulnerable women and forcing them into prostitution with hundreds of clients. The prose...
How dozens of websites went offline this afternoon: 'The ball started rolling proactively in the Netherlands'
Dozens of Dutch organizations preemptively took their websites offline on Wednesday to address two critical security vulnerabilities. While the threat was global, the Netherlands exhibited a significa...
What we know so far about the murder of Hajar (29) and suspect Abdi A.
Twenty-nine-year-old Hajar was found murdered in a suitcase in Amsterdam after being reported missing in early October. The suspect, 23-year-old Abdi A., was arrested on October 20 following an assaul...
What we know so far about the murder of Hajar
Hajar, a 29-year-old woman reported missing in early October, was found dead in a suitcase in Amsterdam shortly after. Police identified 23-year-old suspect Abdi A., who was apprehended following an u...
What does a violent incident do to our sense of safety on the streets? Our fear of becoming a victim is increasing
The tragic death of Hajar in Amsterdam has triggered a heightened sense of fear and insecurity among the public. Expert Marieke Liem explains that while these reactions are understandable, they can ne...
Cor returned to paid work after retiring: ‘Playing guitar 7 days a week is a bit much’
An increasing number of retirees in the Netherlands are choosing to continue working after reaching the state pension age. For individuals like Cor, staying employed provides necessary structure and p...
We weren't even checked on the train, the woman said worriedly to her silent husband, that shouldn't happen
An elderly couple traveling from Haarlem to Amsterdam via public transport expressed frustration over a lack of ticket inspections on their train. The woman voiced her concerns loudly to her unrespons...
Will Amsterdam ban to-go coffee cups? Municipality considers a ban on single-use packaging
Amsterdam is exploring a potential ban on single-use takeaway packaging to address the city's significant litter problem. Councilor Lian Heinhuis is consulting with local businesses to implement a mor...
Amsterdam municipality investigates ban on single-use packaging
The municipality of Amsterdam is investigating a potential city-wide ban on single-use packaging, such as to-go cups and containers, to combat persistent street litter. Legal research indicates that a...
Municipality investigates ban on single-use packaging: "Cleaning up is not enough"
The Amsterdam municipality is exploring a potential ban on single-use takeaway packaging to combat rising levels of street litter. Following a positive legal review, officials are now investigating im...
Emile Ratelband shows signs of life: 'I want to be left alone'
Entrepreneur Emile Ratelband has signaled that he is safe and requested privacy after his children launched a public campaign to locate him. The 77-year-old had not been in contact with his family for...
Amsterdam explores ban on single-use packaging
Amsterdam is investigating a potential ban on single-use packaging as a measure to reduce street litter. This initiative aims to address waste management issues by exploring policies that encourage mo...
Global online vulnerability update is live: A race against the clock
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in the PHP programming language, prompting a race to patch systems before hackers can exploit the flaw. Many organizations have temporarily taken ...
Women feel unsafe in Amsterdam, including when going out: death of Hajar sparks debate
The death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase in Amsterdam, has prompted a public outcry regarding women's safety in the city. Mayor Femke Halsema addressed the tragedy and acknow...
Police investigate squat in Buitenveldert in Hajar murder case
Police are investigating a squat in Buitenveldert as part of a murder inquiry into the death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase earlier this month. Authorities have arrested a 23...
Review: Wicker: wouldn't that silliness fit better in a musical?
The theater production Wicker tells the story of a fisherwoman who has a man made of reed after failing to find a husband. The play fails to strike a consistent tone, struggling to balance its humorou...