Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco becomes a mother for the second time
Kaley Cuoco and her partner Tom Pelphrey have welcomed their second daughter, named Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. The actress shared the news on social media, marking the addition to a family that...
Liveblog cyber crisis at Albert Heijn | Many empty shelves remain and online orders down, but fresh produce stock slowly being replenished
Albert Heijn is experiencing ongoing product shortages and service disruptions due to a recent cybersecurity incident that forced the company to take its systems offline. While distribution centers ar...
AI company Anthropic sees revenue jump ahead of IPO
AI developer Anthropic has experienced a sharp increase in revenue, reporting 11.6 billion dollars in the second quarter and achieving adjusted profitability in the third. The company is preparing for...
New unrest surrounding Ajax fans in Split: nearly sixty arrests after overnight confrontations
Nearly sixty people were arrested in Split following violent clashes between Ajax and Hajduk Split supporters ahead of their Conference League match. Prior to the overnight unrest, eighteen Ajax fans ...
Video | Coen from the Coen & Sander Show lands light aircraft solo at Teuge
Coen Swijnenberg from the Coen & Sander Show successfully piloted and landed a small aircraft at Teuge Airport. The flight was a special gift from his co-host, Sander Lantinga, to celebrate the show's...
Elise van der Horst and Hedwiges Maduro split, singer already has a new love
Singer Elise van der Horst and former footballer Hedwiges Maduro have separated after seven years as a couple, ending a relationship that began following twelve years of friendship. Van der Horst conf...
A9 towards Amstelveen completely closed due to accident, six tow trucks deployed
The A9 motorway toward Amstelveen is currently closed near the Rottepolderplein junction following a multi-vehicle accident. Emergency responders are on-site with six tow trucks to manage the wreckage...
Navigation company TomTom cuts about 200 jobs
Navigation company TomTom is eliminating approximately 200 jobs as part of a restructuring effort to streamline management and improve operational agility. The company is pivoting its focus toward aut...
Many freelancers find new jobs in other sectors
The number of self-employed professionals in the Netherlands decreased by 131,000 between late 2024 and mid-2026 as more individuals exited the sector for traditional employment. Many of these former ...
'I am here, but my soul is there': Maila Ahmad travels to the Kurdistan she never knew
Maila Ahmad, director of the Amsterdam Kurdish Film Festival, travels to the various regions of Kurdistan to explore her heritage for her new documentary series. Despite concerns from her parents rega...
Money has to come from somewhere in Brussels: new European taxes firmly on the table
Brussels is proposing new levies on plastics, carbon emissions, and parcel deliveries to generate independent revenue for the European Union. Critics argue these measures could act as a gateway to cen...
Willet-Holthuysen museum exhibition exposes financing of Surinamese plantations
A new exhibition at Huis Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam explores the historical connections between the canal house and the financing of colonial plantations in Suriname. The project reveals how forme...
Car completely burned out in Reinaldapark Haarlem
A car was completely destroyed in a fire at the Reinaldapark in Haarlem during the early hours of the morning. Police are currently investigating the cause of the blaze and have not ruled out the poss...
Trend break: after 20 years, the number of freelancers is suddenly falling sharply, and they are quickly finding permanent jobs
The number of self-employed workers in the Netherlands has declined sharply for the first time in twenty years, largely attributed to stricter tax enforcement against disguised employment. Most of the...
Number of creditors of bankrupt hardware wholesaler continues to rise, and that is far from all
Hardware wholesaler GS Interfer has seen its creditor list grow to 107 parties, with total debts exceeding 7 million euros. Following three years of consistent financial losses and operational failure...
Four hornet nests in Haarlem: beekeepers seek funding for removal
Local beekeepers in Haarlem have identified four invasive hornet nests that threaten the regional bee population. Because government authorities are not providing financial aid, the beekeepers have st...
Netherlands wants to save emergency oil reserves, but pressure to release more grows
The Netherlands is resisting international pressure to release additional strategic oil reserves, arguing that these should be used only for severe supply crises rather than managing global prices. Wh...
Pieter's warning about empty shelves came true, but: 'Was surprised they had no backup'
Researcher Pieter Zwaan predicted potential food supply chain issues in the Netherlands earlier this year. His warnings were confirmed on Monday when Albert Heijn stores quickly faced empty shelves, h...
What Ajax coach Míchel must do in Croatia to get his team back on track
Ajax heads into the start of the Conference League main phase facing multiple tactical and personnel issues. Coach Míchel Sánchez must urgently address these problems to improve the team's performan...
After more than a century, the monumental period room returns to the Herengracht
An art historian has brought a rare 18th-century neoclassical interior back to Amsterdam, where he plans to restore it within his historic canal house. The project is supported by local heritage organ...