Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Most Dutch people dislike it when others wear video glasses: 'People are scared by them'
A large majority of Dutch people feel uncomfortable when others wear smart glasses with cameras due to privacy concerns and the fear of secret recordings. Despite Meta's insistence on the technology's...
Christiane Amanpour leaves CNN after 43 years
Christiane Amanpour is leaving CNN after a 43-year career to pursue new projects while maintaining her focus on independent journalism. The journalist earned international acclaim for her reporting in...
Companies are investing mainly in machinery, defense equipment and computers
Business investments in the Netherlands rose by 1.8 percent in August, driven primarily by expenditures on machinery, defense equipment, and computers. Despite this growth, Statistics Netherlands warn...
Amsterdammer Coos Huijsen (87), first openly gay MP, dies
Coos Huijsen, the first openly gay member of the Dutch parliament, has died at the age of 87. He is remembered for his advocacy work regarding Article 1 of the Constitution and his lifelong commitment...
Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats to provide clear information on mandatory extra fees
Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats have agreed to display all mandatory service fees upfront following pressure from the Dutch Consumers Association regarding hidden costs and misleading discounts. To compens...
Person injured in scooter accident in Amsterdam East, trauma team called out
A collision involving a scooter and potentially a cyclist occurred late yesterday evening on the Zeeburgerstraat in Amsterdam-Oost. Emergency responders, including a trauma helicopter and multiple amb...
Cold weather claims 140 lives in Haarlem annually, where the risk is highest
Cold weather causes approximately 140 deaths annually in Haarlem, contributing to over 10,000 cold-related fatalities across the Netherlands each year. Research by the RIVM highlights that vulnerable ...
PostNL seeks 80 million euros in additional compensation for mail delivery
PostNL is seeking 80 million euros in government compensation for 2025 due to the high costs of fulfilling legal mail delivery obligations. The company contends that current regulations are outdated a...
Monumental office villa opposite Rijksmuseum to go gas-free using heat from the Singelgracht
A historic office villa situated opposite the Rijksmuseum is ditching gas heating in favor of an aquathermic system that draws energy from the Singelgracht. This sustainable project demonstrates the p...
Vincent (45) earns 4,500 euros a month and saved up 240,000: 'It has made me more confident'
Freelance journalist Vincent Kouters has saved 240,000 euros on a monthly salary of 4,500 euros. He states that this financial milestone has improved his self-confidence and allowed him more freedom t...
You will soon be able to get lost in the dark during parties at Bajes, in the former Bijlmer prison
The former Bijlmerbajes prison in Amsterdam-Oost is being transformed into a new multi-purpose venue called Bajes. The facility will feature three halls with a total capacity of 3,000 people to host n...
At this Amsterdam book club, meeting new people comes first and the book is the icebreaker: 'The shared interest in reading helps'
In Amsterdam winnen boekenclubs aan populariteit als laagdrempelige ontmoetingsplekken voor nieuwe sociale contacten. Leden hoeven de boeken niet per se gelezen te hebben, aangezien de literatuur voor...
Office Space actor Richard Riehle dies at 78
Actor Richard Riehle has died at the age of 78 after a career spanning more than 430 roles. He was best known for playing Tom Smykowski in the 1999 film Office Space and also appeared in movies like T...
Fireworks, stones and glass thrown at police in Amsterdam's Floradorp neighborhood
Police have arrested two individuals in the Amsterdam-Noord neighborhood of Floradorp following a series of violent incidents involving fireworks, stones, and arson. The unrest was sparked by Mayor Ha...
Glass and stones thrown at police in Floradorp, two arrests
Police arrested two individuals in Amsterdam's Floradorp neighborhood after crowds threw glass, stones, and fireworks at officers during ongoing unrest. The disturbances are rooted in a traditional pr...
René van der Gijp on Maarten Spanjer: 'Forty years of friendship is a long time'
René van der Gijp has expressed his grief following the death of his close friend and actor Maarten Spanjer, with whom he shared a forty-year bond. During a podcast, Van der Gijp and other colleagues...
Albert Heijn parent company had to make a decision 'within 15 minutes': 'No time to consult CEO'
Ahold Delhaize proactively took the websites and apps for Albert Heijn and Etos offline after detecting suspicious server activity, acting in under fifteen minutes. Although the move caused temporary ...
Kasper van Kooten splits from girlfriend after just over a year
Dutch comedian Kasper van Kooten has confirmed his separation from his girlfriend after a relationship lasting slightly over a year. The 54-year-old expressed sadness over the split but declined to pr...
Victims of the benefits scandal assisted by ‘listening writers’: ‘I want them to see the human behind the ID number’
The foundation Gelijkwaardig Herstel is assisting victims of the Dutch childcare benefits scandal by helping them apply for additional compensation. Volunteers known as listening writers collaborate w...
Artist Boris Acket (38) created an inhumanly large work for ADE: 'I want to give something back'
Artist Boris Acket is presenting his large-scale installation Einder at the Centrale Markthal during the Amsterdam Dance Event. The event will culminate in a unique performance where the Concertgebouw...