Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Writer no longer in running for French literary prize following AI accusations
Author Orélien has been disqualified from a French literary prize after investigations suggested his recent book was largely written using artificial intelligence. The organization behind the award t...
PRO elects former FNV leader Kitty Jong as its first party chair, party joins social democrats in EU
Progressief Nederland has elected former FNV vice-chair Kitty Jong as its first party chair following a member referendum. Additionally, the party has officially chosen to join the Party of European S...
Cabinet has 'new and attractive offer' for opposition after week of confusion
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has introduced a new budget proposal to gain support from opposition parties for his minority government following a week of political confusion. The government plans to hold...
Ajax warns supporters about Hajduk Split: Think carefully before making this trip
Ajax has warned its supporters about potential safety risks when traveling to Croatia for their Conference League match against Hajduk Split. The club strongly advises fans to avoid wearing team appar...
Person injured in shooting at NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord: ferry temporarily docking elsewhere
A 61-year-old prison official was fatally shot at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord on Friday following an altercation over an unleashed dog. Police have apprehended a suspect and are currently invest...
Cabinet orders independent investigation into sperm donation malpractice
The Dutch Ministry of Health is initiating a comprehensive, independent investigation into historical malpractices within the sperm donation sector, spanning from the mid-20th century to 2025. This 65...
Heavy police presence at NDSM following report of shooting
A shooting occurred this afternoon at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, prompting a large-scale police response. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, were dispatched to the scene, and authori...
Shooting at busy terrace in Amsterdam: Zaanstad prison employee shot
An employee of the Zaanstad prison was shot and killed on Friday afternoon at a busy restaurant terrace on the NDSM-kade in Amsterdam. Police quickly apprehended a suspect following the incident, whic...
Podcast | Ratings disasters at RTL and Net5 and who actually wants to go to Eurovision?
The entertainment podcast De Achterklap, hosted by Lara Zevenberg, Michiel Vos, and Roos de Ridder, covers the latest industry news including recent ratings struggles at RTL and Net5. The episode also...
Grocery delivery service Flink hacked, customers receive extortion emails
Grocery delivery service Flink has experienced a data breach where unauthorized parties accessed internal customer information, excluding passwords. Hackers are now using the stolen data to extort bot...
Video | Robbie Williams surprises fans at hotel with Angels after cancelled concert
Robbie Williams surprised fans outside his hotel with a performance of his song Angels after his concert was cancelled due to safety concerns. The event, which was scheduled for Thursday, could not pr...
Politics on the Amstel: Do we miss the PvdA already and VVD's Brekelmans is going to save Amsterdam
The Politiek aan de Amstel podcast discusses Mayor Halsema’s trip to New York and addresses complaints from residents regarding the administration of Amsterdam-Noord. The episode also features VVD p...
Cabinet eases rules for remains: resomation and sharing a coffin allowed
The Dutch government is seeking to modernize burial laws to allow for resomation, a sustainable liquid-based decomposition process. Additionally, the proposal includes new options for couples to be bu...
Suspicious package at Public Prosecution Service building in Amsterdam, bomb squad on site
A suspicious package was discovered today at the Public Prosecution Service building in Amsterdam, prompting an immediate investigation by the Dutch bomb disposal unit. While the building remains larg...
Tata and government push back deadline for sustainability agreement
Tata Steel and the Dutch government have extended the deadline for their sustainability agreement for the IJmond plant to March 1, 2027. The delay stems from complications surrounding potential facili...
Royal Medal of Honor for 175 years of aid to Haarlem residents
The Vincentiusvereniging Haarlem received the Royal Medal of Honor on September 25, 2026, marking 175 years of charitable service to local residents. Since its founding in 1850, the organization has e...
Suspicious package at Public Prosecution Service building in Amsterdam, bomb squad on site
Authorities investigated a suspicious package at the Public Prosecution Service building in Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon. The bomb squad determined that the object was not an explosive, and no arres...
Presenter Sjoerd van Ramshorst and wife expecting second child
Television presenter Sjoerd van Ramshorst has announced that he and his wife are expecting their second child, a daughter, in December. The couple, who married in 2021, already have a son named Lou bo...
Volkswagen and Audi recall millions of cars due to steering defect risk
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling millions of vehicles worldwide due to a potential steering defect caused by a corrosion-prone screw. No accidents have been reported, and the recall is being conducte...
New friendships thanks to dining club: "Thought I was too old for it"
Resto VanHarte, a community dining initiative active throughout the Netherlands, is helping residents in Landsmeer combat loneliness by providing a space for social connection. The club has successful...