Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Dozens of civil servants still hired after Amsterdam vacancy freeze, policy had to be tightened ‘immediately’
The municipality of Amsterdam hired at least 73 new civil servants despite a hiring freeze that has been in effect since July 1. In response, officials tightened the policy in late September by haltin...
Two Joost Zwagerman Essay Prize nominees used AI, authors withdraw
Two nominees for the Joost Zwagerman Essay Prize withdrew their entries after AI-detection software identified the use of artificial intelligence in their submitted texts. The foundation, which aims t...
Major delays due to car fire on A9 towards Diemen
A vehicle fire on the A9 motorway near Amstelveen has caused significant traffic delays of nearly 45 minutes. Two of the three lanes remain closed between the Badhoevedorp junction and Amstelveen-Stad...
Four people hospitalized after collision between car and van in Lijnden
Four people were hospitalized following a collision between a van and a car on the N232 near Lijnden on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency responders arrived on the scene around 12:35 PM, and the road remai...
European gas price hits highest level since 2022
European natural gas prices have exceeded 90 euros per megawatt-hour for the first time since late 2022 due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Additionally, gas storage levels across ...
Christina Applegate does not have MS after all: 'Back to square one'
Actress Christina Applegate has announced that her previous diagnosis of multiple sclerosis was incorrect, leaving her without answers as her health continues to decline. She expressed frustration at ...
Super-fast internet is gaining ground, but many households can get by with less
A quarter of Dutch internet subscriptions now offer speeds of at least 1 Gbps, despite most households only needing a fraction of that capacity. The Authority for Consumers and Markets warns that prov...
30 hours of community service for assault of Picnic delivery worker in Nieuw-Vennep
A Nieuw-Vennep man received 30 hours of community service for grabbing a female Picnic delivery driver's buttocks while she was working. The court found the victim's testimony credible due to her imme...
Vinted removes items possibly stolen during French riots
Vinted is actively removing listings from its platform that are suspected of containing goods stolen during recent riots in France. The company has adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward the sale of l...
Affected Albert Heijn customers who ordered online receive store credit and refunds
Albert Heijn is compensating customers for undelivered online grocery orders caused by a recent cybersecurity incident with refunds and a 10 euro store credit. The supermarket chain has restored its s...
Earth, wind and insects get a thank you in dance performance Room in our house
The dance performance Room in our house was created in collaboration with representatives from various indigenous American peoples. The production presents a non-Western worldview, serving as a manife...
Gerard Joling leaves De Toppers after 21 years: 'Not an easy decision'
Singer Gerard Joling is stepping down from the group De Toppers after a 21-year tenure, describing the choice as a difficult decision. This announcement comes as the artist prepares for his final majo...
Badhoevedorp residents furious over planned 'traffic cut': 'It was already decided'
Residents of Badhoevedorp are protesting a planned traffic closure on the Zeemanlaan that aims to create a car-free village center. Despite overwhelming local opposition in a recent survey, the munici...
Now on view: GGD exhibition on 125 years of city healthcare
The GGD is celebrating 125 years of public health service with an exhibition featuring historical photos and personal narratives. The display highlights the organization's long-standing dedication to ...
Bumpy bike path on Molukkenstraat to be fixed soon, but only for a few years
Tree roots caused by water cypress trees have created dangerous, bumpy conditions for cyclists on the Molukkenstraat in Amsterdam. The city plans to temporarily raise the pavement, but is exploring lo...
Exhibition on the choices that shape the city
The exhibition Bold City, Brave Decisions will be on display at the Vleeshal in Haarlem from October 29 to December 10, 2026. It explores how urban planning decisions shape mid-sized cities, featuring...
Klaasje Meijer replaces K3 singer Hanne during maternity leave
Former K3 member Klaasje Meijer is temporarily returning to the singing group to cover Hanne Verbruggen's maternity leave. Meijer, who previously performed with the group from 2015 to 2021, will parti...