Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
US states sue OpenAI over harm to children
Multiple American states are suing OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT encourages self-harm and provides dangerous advice to children. These lawsuits argue that the company is misleading the public and fail...
Celine Dion gets her own Barbie doll based on 1998 Oscars performance
Mattel has released a limited edition Barbie doll inspired by Céline Dion's iconic 1998 Oscars performance, complete with her signature gown and heart-shaped necklace. This announcement follows the s...
Fire started on street in Floradorp, large police presence
A fire was intentionally set in the Floradorp district of Amsterdam, leading to significant civil unrest and clashes between local youths and authorities. The situation escalated to the point where em...
Tense atmosphere after street arson in Noord, riot police deployed
A tense situation unfolded in Amsterdam-Noord after a fire was set in the street and emergency services were obstructed by locals. Police eventually deployed the Mobiele Eenheid to clear the area, all...
NET5 program Buzz cancelled: 'Not the development we had hoped for'
Talpa is canceling the NET5 entertainment program Buzz on October 23 because it failed to achieve satisfactory viewership numbers. Although the show gained traction through short clips on social media...
Jörgen Raymann (60) returns to the theater: 'I no longer have to be that aggrieved man all the time'
Comedian Jörgen Raymann has returned to the theater after a hiatus since 2019 with his new show, Bigi Yari. The 60-year-old artist noted that his perspective has shifted, opting for a milder, more pe...
Empty shelves show the Netherlands is poorly prepared for a major cyber threat
A recent IT incident at Albert Heijn exposed the Netherlands' susceptibility to cyber threats, leading to calls for improved digital resilience and better contingency planning. Experts urge organizati...
Linda de Mol happy with restored bond between son and partner Jeroen Rietbergen
Linda de Mol has publicly celebrated the reconciled relationship between her son, Julian Vahle, and her partner, Jeroen Rietbergen. The couple, who reunited in 2024 after a split in 2022, were recentl...
Signatories of Eurovision open letter still waiting for NPO response
Signatories of an open letter questioning the NPO's decision to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest have yet to receive a formal response. The group argues that the event's entertainment value ...
Cabinet wants to scrap tax deduction for uninsured medical expenses, Parliament impatient for alternative
The Dutch government intends to abolish tax deductions for non-insured medical expenses by 2028, a move that currently impacts 900,000 households. The House of Representatives has expressed significan...
This blue line through Amsterdam is meant to lead marathon runners to a record
Organizers of the Amsterdam Marathon have painted blue lines on the race course to guide elite runners along the most efficient path. The markings cover approximately eight kilometers of the route to ...
Rival drill rap groups BVL and OSD linked to multiple explosions in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, plus violent crime and hostage-taking
A violent feud between two drill rap groups, BVL and OSD, has resulted in a series of explosions and other serious criminal acts in the Amsterdam Nieuw-West area. The long-standing conflict has escala...
IT issues at Albert Heijn cause extra pressure at Picnic, run by Ahold CEO’s brother: ‘No tension between us’
Online supermarket Picnic has seen a surge in orders due to a cyber incident affecting competitor Albert Heijn. Founder Michiel Muller, brother of the Ahold Delhaize CEO, confirmed that the company is...
Daycares and the elderly do their own grocery shopping, AH competitors benefit
A cyber security incident at Albert Heijn has halted grocery deliveries, forcing childcare centers and elderly residents to shop at physical stores or switch to competitor services. The resulting surg...
Municipality of Haarlem must house 214 status holders before end of year
Haarlem must secure housing for 214 status holders by the end of 2024 to meet its government-assigned quota. So far, the municipality has housed 160 individuals this year, leaving a significant gap th...
Police seize server at data center in Amsterdam-Oost at the request of the US
Police in Amsterdam have seized a server from a data center in the city's eastern district at the request of the United States. The action targets an Italian internet provider suspected by American au...
Netflix cuts around 1,000 jobs, 6 percent of global workforce
Netflix is cutting about 1,000 jobs, or 6 percent of its global workforce, due to slowing company growth. The layoffs will mainly impact the technology, product, legal, and human resources departments...
British publisher ends partnership with Sally Rooney over pro-Palestinian activism
Publisher Faber & Faber has stopped selling Sally Rooney's books in the United Kingdom because her plan to donate royalties to Palestine Action violates local laws. While the publisher will continue t...
Another assassination attempt on Utrecht criminal who played a key role in the Marengo trial
A Utrecht-based figure named Khalid H., a key individual in the Marengo trial, has survived another assassination attempt after gunshots were fired on the Donaudreef. Police are currently investigatin...
Theater maker and comedian Kim Karssen (30) nominated for Amsterdam Prize: 'I am very fickle, I might suddenly want to do something else'
Thirty-year-old comedian and theater maker Kim Karssen has been nominated for the Stimuleringsprijs, part of the annual Amsterdamprijs voor de Kunst. Karssen is currently focused on developing more su...