Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Lena Dunham's Girls series returns with a new season
Lena Dunham is bringing back the popular series Girls for a new five-episode season, ten years after the show concluded its original run. Key cast members including Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zos...
Fire in Amsterdam home, two people treated in ambulance
A fire occurred this evening in a fourth-floor apartment on Halmaheirastraat in Amsterdam-Oost. Two people received medical treatment from ambulance personnel, and fire crews were able to bring the bl...
Former gang member Duane Davis sentenced to at least 40 years for murder of Tupac Shakur
Former gang member Duane Davis has been sentenced to at least 40 years in prison for his role in planning the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis, who implicated himself through his...
Veilig Thuis Amsterdam sounds the alarm: 'We sometimes cannot investigate neglect or structural violence in time'
Veilig Thuis Amsterdam has issued an urgent warning that severe staffing shortages and a rise in abuse reports are hindering its ability to investigate cases of neglect and violence promptly. The orga...
Minister Van Weel seeks talks with Halsema on tougher approach to demonstrations: 'This was intimidating for many Jewish Amsterdammers'
Justice Minister David van Weel intends to meet with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema to discuss implementing stricter measures against demonstrators who use intimidating slogans or face-covering clothin...
Anti-smoking foundation loses final ruling on 'cheating cigarettes'
The Dutch Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal has ruled against the anti-smoking organization Rookpreventie Jeugd regarding their request to change cigarette testing methods. The court determined that...
Asylum laws quietly tightened: no more penalty payments and threat of prison for those who do not leave
The Dutch government is tightening asylum laws by abolishing penalty payments for late processing and allowing the detention of rejected asylum seekers who refuse to leave. The new regulations also en...
John West forced to cancel anniversary concert: 'Extremely bitter'
Singer John West has cancelled his 20th-anniversary concert in Rotterdam after his partner, René Froger, withdrew from a shared production due to health problems. The cancellation was prompted by the...
No parking for three hours in the Museumplein underground garage: here is art
This Friday, level -2 of the Museumplein parking garage in Amsterdam will host Signal'26, a three-hour art exhibition featuring work from twenty recent Dutch design and art academy graduates. The even...
Yvon Jaspers 'temporarily out of action' due to hearing and balance issues
Presenter Yvon Jaspers has announced a temporary hiatus from her work due to persistent hearing and balance issues that require surgery. She was forced to cancel a television appearance meant to promo...
Does not washing your hair make it thicker? Hair expert debunks hair myths
Dermatologist and hair specialist Petra Dikrama examines common myths about hair care. This segment is the second part of a series intended to clarify facts and misconceptions regarding daily hair rou...
21,000 trees for the construction of 344 homes on Strandeiland, IJburg: ‘The fire department will be visiting more often’
Development on Strandeiland will soon begin on 344 new homes featuring timber support structures in a pioneering construction project. The developers are focused on sustainability while addressing the...
Albert Heijn warns of phishing risk after cyber incident, investigation ongoing
Albert Heijn is investigating a cybersecurity incident that has caused significant disruptions to its online services, delivery operations, and store supply chains. The supermarket chain has reassured...
Albert Heijn violates employee terms of employment according to union
The labor union FNV accuses Albert Heijn of breaching employment contracts by failing to pay staff for shifts canceled due to a recent cybersecurity incident. While the union demands compensation for ...
Veilig Thuis overwhelmed by reports of domestic violence and child abuse
The Dutch reporting center Veilig Thuis is overwhelmed by a significant surge in cases of domestic violence and child abuse, leading to dangerous delays in providing assistance. Experts are calling fo...
Minister wants talks with Halsema: I see an escalation in demonstrations
Justice Minister Van Weel plans to consult with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema following reports of escalating pro-Hamas rhetoric and intimidating behavior at recent demonstrations. Although local auth...
Minister seeks talks with Halsema: I see an escalation in demonstrations
Justice Minister David van Weel plans to consult with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema regarding the escalation of protests that feature support for Hamas. While authorities confirm the controversial slo...
Dating app Bumble to be acquired and delisted from stock exchange
Bumble is being acquired by Ithaca Holdings for 6.05 dollars per share, marking the dating app's exit from the stock market. The move follows a period of declining user engagement as the platform atte...
"A bit scary": customers find Albert Heijn computer incident unsettling
Supermarket chain Albert Heijn faced a major cybersecurity incident that disrupted fresh product deliveries and disabled digital price displays for several days. While store operations are recovering,...
No new snack bars near schools? Amsterdam looks for legal ways to limit unhealthy food options
Amsterdam is attempting to legally restrict new unhealthy food outlets, especially near schools, by testing the boundaries of current environmental laws in court. The city hopes this pilot case will e...