Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Hello?! says the elderly lady, as she follows us with her dachshund. I have been keeping an eye on you for a while
An elderly neighbor borrowed a car manual from a couple, using the opportunity to share her personal story of coping with the recent death of her husband. This encounter led the narrator to reflect on...
Municipality, our local market in the Kinkerbuurt needs clarity to survive
A local volunteer organizer is calling on the municipality of Amsterdam to provide clarity regarding the future of neighborhood funding, which is essential for maintaining community initiatives like t...
Koos Breukel photographs visual artist Narouz Moltzer
Albert Heijn has not filed a report regarding cyber incident, Public Prosecution Service invites supermarket to do so
Albert Heijn has not yet filed a formal police report following a significant cyberattack, leaving the Public Prosecution Service unable to launch a criminal investigation. While the company works to ...
Ajax misses Steven Berghuis, Anton Gaaei and Caio Henrique for away match against Hajduk Split
Ajax will face Hajduk Split in the Conference League on Thursday without several players due to injuries and ineligibility. The squad, which departed for Croatia without stars like Steven Berghuis and...
Bas Muijs kidnapper gets two-year prison sentence, community service for girlfriend
A man has been sentenced to two years in prison for kidnapping, assaulting, and attempting to extort actor Bas Muijs in March 2023. Muijs's ex-partner also received a suspended community service sente...
Public Prosecution Service: PVV MP's remarks about Amsterdam community police officer are not criminal
The Public Prosecution Service has decided not to investigate PVV MP Marjolein Faber for comments made about an Amsterdam community police officer. Authorities concluded that Faber's questioning of th...
Part of Haarlemmerdijk closed for 18 months due to construction
A lengthy construction project beginning October 26 will disrupt the Haarlemmerdijk area of Amsterdam until January 2028. The multi-phase work will cause temporary utility service interruptions and lo...
A pious painting by an anything but pious painter
The painter Cornelis Bega, who was known for his wild lifestyle and disownment by his father, remains a figure of intrigue due to his contrasting artistic output. Despite his reputation, one of his mo...
Court wants further investigation in case against former Jumbo CEO Van Eerd
The court of appeal has instructed the Public Prosecution Service to expand the case file against former Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd by adding new documents and hearing additional witnesses. Van Eerd, wh...
UWV halts 55 million euro IT project: 'Not enough confidence'
The Dutch employee insurance agency UWV has terminated its 55 million euro digital matching project after five years, citing a lack of confidence in the program's success. While the software provider ...
Textile hub for sustainable fashion to open in former printing plant near Sloterdijk: 'Eventually this should become the norm'
A new sustainable fashion center known as the Textielhub has opened in a former printing facility near Amsterdam's Sloterdijk district. This industrial location allows eco-friendly textile companies t...
James McAvoy had near-death experience after failed medical procedure
Actor James McAvoy narrowly escaped death in 2017 after a lung biopsy led to a collapsed lung and a severe infection. Following weeks of hospitalization and a final invasive surgery, he successfully c...
Ships on the IJssel again restricted to one-way traffic due to water levels
Rijkswaterstaat has reinstated one-way traffic for ships on the IJssel due to water levels falling back below 1.45 meters. The measure, caused by ongoing drought, forces vessels from Germany to take a...
Starter loan funds drying up due to rising house prices
Rising house prices in the Netherlands have exhausted municipal starter loan funds as first-time buyers increasingly require higher loan amounts. Mortgage advisors are now advocating for a stable, nat...
Concerns over ending emergency care in Hoofddorp? Information evening draws few visitors
The Spaarne Gasthuis hospital plans to centralize 24-hour emergency care in Haarlem-Zuid by 2033, effectively closing the emergency department in Hoofddorp. Despite significant public and political ba...
Jade Anna not looking for a new relationship for now after split with Kenneth Taylor
Influencer Jade Anna has decided to remain single following her recent breakup with footballer Kenneth Taylor. She aims to prioritize self-discovery and learn to be content on her own instead of seeki...