Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Supermarket chain Carrefour lowers profit forecast due to riots in France
Carrefour has lowered its profit forecasts for 2026 and this year due to significant uncertainty caused by widespread rioting in France. The unrest has led to property damage, looting at multiple reta...
Why the cyber incident could cause empty shelves at AH for weeks: 'This is a textbook case'
Albert Heijn is experiencing ongoing product shortages in the aftermath of a recent cyberattack that disrupted its supply chain. Experts warn that the effects of this incident could continue to impact...
Live: Driehoek to hold press conference at 7 p.m. on the death of Hajar (29)
Amsterdam officials are holding a press conference to provide updates on the death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase near the Amsteldijk. The woman had been missing since early ...
Prince Harry hopes to mend ties with family: 'Enough drama in the world'
Prince Harry has stated his intention to reconcile with his family, emphasizing the need to move past personal conflicts given the current state of the world. After previously moving to California, Ha...
Support for chemsex issues collapses after closure of Stichting Mainline
The closure of Stichting Mainline has severely limited accessible support services for individuals in Amsterdam facing problems related to chemsex. Healthcare providers are now sounding the alarm, war...
What will the new Meervaart theater look like? Residents can vote
The municipality of Amsterdam has unveiled five architectural designs for the new Meervaart theater at Sloterplas and is inviting public feedback through October 29. A selection committee will review ...
What will the new Meervaart theater look like? Residents can vote
Amsterdam has released five architectural designs for the new Meervaart theater in Nieuw-West, inviting public feedback through October 29. A committee will evaluate these proposals, aiming to begin c...
De Boelelaan in Amsterdam-Zuid partially closed for seven months starting November 2 due to roadworks
Beginning November 2, a seven-month construction project will partially close De Boelelaan in Amsterdam-Zuid to reconfigure the road into a 30-kilometer-per-hour zone and improve pedestrian and cyclis...
Undercover operation 'proves' friend helped Giovany W. stab Jerry Texel to death in Amsterdam-East
An undercover operation has uncovered a second suspect, Mano de V., in the fatal April 14 stabbing of Jerry Texel in Amsterdam-Oost. De V. confessed to providing the murder weapon to his friend, Giova...
Twenty traffic deaths and 3,950 casualties: Amsterdam traffic not yet safer
Traffic safety in Amsterdam has not yet improved, with 20 fatalities and 3950 casualties reported in 2025. Accidents involving e-bikes have risen significantly, despite municipal efforts to enhance ro...
Ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam look to India to restore growth
Both the ports of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam are seeking to expand their trade ties with India to offset recent declines and geopolitical challenges. The ports aim to capitalize on potential trade a...
Number of traffic casualties increases, 50 percent more e-bike accidents
Traffic casualties in Amsterdam increased by eight percent in 2025, driven largely by a sharp rise in accidents involving e-bikes and fatbikes. City officials are addressing the trend through targeted...
Slipping, losing possession, messing around with a penalty – but they said Marcos Leonardo played well
Lawyer couple opens second coffee shop, this time in Oost: 'My mother, brother and sister-in-law are also involved'
Lawyers Ines Messoussi and Mohammed Kalmoua have launched their second coffee shop, Haku Specialty Coffee, near Muiderpoort station in Amsterdam. The family-run business aims to provide more specialty...
Opinion: We want to replace our moldy single-pane windows, but living in a landmark building makes it almost impossible
Residents of a monumental apartment building in Amsterdam-West are struggling to replace drafty, moldy single-glazed windows due to overly strict municipal heritage regulations. The author argues that...
Jetten has child via surrogacy: these are the rules and what the cabinet wants to change
Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten and his partner plan to welcome a child via surrogacy in 2027, highlighting the complexities of current Dutch legal procedures for intended parents. The government is ...
Women's organizations want to organize vigil in memory of Hajar: "I miss the outrage"
Women's rights organizations are planning a vigil and protest march in Amsterdam to honor 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was recently found in a suitcase. The organizers hope to address concerns regard...
Albert Heijn unable to reach millions of Dutch customers by email, customer service still down
Albert Heijn struggled to inform millions of customers during a recent cyberattack because its email and customer service systems were disabled as a security precaution. While digital services are slo...
Justice: 6-year prison sentence demanded for Kamal el M. (30), alleged 'information broker' for corrupt officials and criminals
Prosecutors have requested a six-year prison sentence for Kamal el M., a 30-year-old man accused of acting as an information broker for criminals. He allegedly bribed a corrupt Amsterdam enforcement o...
Window cleaner Nolly attracts lots of attention with his dog Zarrie: "The highlight of Amsterdam"
Window cleaner Nolly Vittali has become a well-known figure in Amsterdam due to his loyal dog, Zarrie, who accompanies him on his daily routes. The pair has gained local popularity, with residents and...