Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Trial against former mayor and Erdogan rival İmamoğlu begins
The trial of former Istanbul mayor and presidential rival Ekrem İmamoğlu has begun in Turkey, with prosecutors filing 142 charges including bribery and money laundering. İmamoğlu and over 400 othe...
Von der Leyen wants critical review of EU foreign policy decision-making
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a critical evaluation of the European Union's foreign policy decision-making processes. She suggests that current procedures may no lo...
Why female freelancers earn more than male self-employed workers
Female freelancers in the Netherlands have reached a milestone by earning a higher average hourly wage than their male counterparts. While the gender pay gap persists in traditional employment, it is ...
Voting in the municipal elections? You can at these 88 locations in Haarlem
On March 18, residents of Haarlem will be able to vote in the municipal elections at 88 polling stations across the city. According to data from the Open State Foundation, this is an increase of one l...
Lawsuit by former Avicii manager dismissed
A Swedish court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Arash "Ash" Pournouri, the former manager of the late DJ Avicii. Pournouri initiated the legal action late last year against companies owned by the art...
Hans Spekman new chairman of FNV trade union
Former PvdA party chairman Hans Spekman has been appointed as the new chairman of the Dutch trade union FNV. The move is intended to restore stability within the organization following an internal con...
Electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre to perform ADE opening act
French electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre will perform the opening act at the Amsterdam Dance Event in AFAS Live this autumn. As the event's guest of honor, he will also participate in a keyno...
Ichthus Lyceum students work on Velsen Library project to encourage reading with a break-in box
Students from Ichthus Lyceum in Driehuis are developing a "break-in-box" project for the Velsen Library to encourage children aged 9 to 10 to read more. The project functions as a reverse escape room ...
The pink rabbit suit on Dr. Rutger’s examination table begs for help: ‘My pee-pee hurts’
A man wearing a pink rabbit costume sought medical help from Doctor Rutger while experiencing difficulty speaking and physical distress. Upon examination, the doctor discovered the patient, Mr. Van Lo...
Wall white again and infamous pink sofa for sale: how vtwonen couple René and Denise are doing now
René and Denise, a couple from Hoofddorp who became famous for their negative reaction to a 'VTWonen' home makeover, have started reverting the design changes. They have already repainted their walls...
What can local politics do to solve youth care problems? Pletterij hosts debate evening
Debate center De Pletterij is hosting an evening on March 11 to discuss youth care challenges and how municipal politics can address them. The event is organized in anticipation of the upcoming munici...
This 77-year-old electronic music pioneer is the guest of honor at the anniversary edition of ADE
Love from both sides. Goosebumps and tears, laughter and crying, what a royal farewell
The article reflects on an emotional 'royal' farewell event characterized by a mix of tears and laughter. It highlights a memory involving Dutch coach Henk Gemser and his observations on the technical...
Stabbing on ferry at Central Station, victim taken to hospital
A person was slightly injured during a stabbing on a ferry near Amsterdam Central Station on Wednesday morning. Police arrested a suspect at the scene and cordoned off the ferry for investigation, lea...
Marianne (61) lived in a Bloemendaal villa but was left destitute after husband’s death: ’How did I let it get this far?’
After the sudden death of her husband, 61-year-old Marianne Heemskerk discovered their fortune had vanished, leaving her penniless despite their previously wealthy lifestyle. She has since dedicated h...
How these scammers struck mercilessly: ‘We have crystal-clear footage of the suspects’
Dutch police have launched the 'Game Over?!' campaign to identify and apprehend 100 suspects involved in bank helpdesk fraud targeting the elderly. Starting Monday, clear images of the suspects will b...
Running and walking civil servants head to Wijk aan Zee: It’s a nice and compact loop.
The 35th Dutch Cross Country Championship for Civil Servants will take place this Wednesday in Wijk aan Zee with 2,506 participants. The event features walking tours of 10 or 15 kilometers and running...
Companies fear more pressure on permanent staff as temporary workers are already impossible to find
Dutch companies are concerned about increasing pressure on permanent staff as stricter flexible work regulations approach and a shortage of flex workers persists. Only 6% of self-employed individuals ...
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From Eredivisie to tax specialist: Xavier Mous (30) was done with the daily hype
Former professional goalkeeper Xavier Mous, who played for clubs such as Jong Ajax and Heerenveen, has retired from football at age 30 to become a tax specialist. The Haarlem native chose to leave the...