Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Taylor Swift announces new single Patient Zero
Taylor Swift has announced her latest single, Patient Zero, which is now available for pre-order in three different physical formats. The singer is also scheduled to receive the inaugural Artist Direc...
From Hengelo to Amsterdam for a tenner: GoVolta now allowed to offer domestic routes
Budget rail operator GoVolta has been granted permission to launch domestic train services in the Netherlands. The company plans to offer low-cost travel, including round-trip tickets between Hengelo ...
Lionel Richie undergoes procedure for heart arrhythmia
Singer Lionel Richie has undergone an ablation procedure to address a heart arrhythmia. He is currently resting and has cancelled three upcoming concert dates, though he is expected to return to the s...
Canadian company abandons bid to acquire Arcadis and withdraws offer
Canadian firm WSP Global has terminated its attempt to acquire the Dutch engineering and consultancy company Arcadis after being rejected twice. The suitor withdrew its offer because it could not enga...
Amsterdam wants to pilot medication for crack users: "Government must grant permission"
Mayors of the four largest Dutch cities have requested government approval to use dexamphetamine as a medical treatment for crack cocaine addiction. Researchers aim to launch a pilot program in Amster...
Femke Bol seals marriage with big party in Sardinia: 'A dream'
Dutch athlete Femke Bol and pole vaulter Ben Broeders recently celebrated their marriage with an elaborate party at a winery in Sardinia. The couple had previously wed in a civil ceremony in Amersfoor...
Wrijving, an open stage for personal, honest sex stories, has now arrived in Amsterdam: 'It’s for people who think: please, let us hear more about how diverse sex can be'
Wrijving, a platform for sharing personal sex stories on an open stage, has expanded its operations to Amsterdam. The initiative aims to offer a more diverse and honest perspective on sexuality compar...
Not fit after your holiday? Personal trainer advises: 'Train less, but more often for shorter periods'
Personal trainer Sebastian van der Kroft shares tips on how to regain fitness after the holidays. He recommends training for shorter durations but more frequently to effectively improve physical condi...
In a cell with your neighbors: The resistance of Rapenburg
The Amsterdam-based program De Straten van Amsterdam recently profiled the Rapenburg neighborhood, highlighting its rich history and the lives of several long-term residents. Featured stories included...
Municipality of Amsterdam fails to reintegrate sick employees: UWV imposed 90 wage sanctions since 2023
The Municipality of Amsterdam has been hit with 90 wage sanctions by the UWV since 2023 for failing to adequately reintegrate sick employees, costing taxpayers approximately 6.6 million euros. Alderma...
No more ITA, just 'Stadsschouwburg' again: old name returns to the facade
The theater on Amsterdam's Leidseplein has officially returned to its original name, Stadsschouwburg, replacing the title ITA used since 2018. Management decided to restore the historic name after fin...
National exercise challenge gets Haarlem residents moving: "The oldest is 96!"
Haarlem residents recently gathered at the Wilsonsplein playground to celebrate a nationwide exercise day, reflecting a regular community-led initiative held twice a week. The event drew sixty partici...
City council: Kwaku is intangible heritage, confident it will return in a new format
Amsterdam city officials are working to revive the Kwaku Summer Festival in a new, sustainable format after the organization ended the event in its current form earlier this year. The council recogniz...
City government: Kwaku is intangible heritage, confident it will return in a new format
Amsterdam city officials are working with organizers to ensure the return of the Kwaku Summer Festival next year through a new, sustainable format. Acknowledging the event as essential intangible heri...
EU extends sanctions against Russia at the last minute
The European Union has reached a last-minute agreement to extend sanctions against Russia, simultaneously shifting the renewal period from six months to three years. The deal involved removing two pro...
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from combination of drugs and medication
Actress Hayden Panettiere died at the age of 36 on August 16 due to an accidental combination of fentanyl and other medications. Known for her roles in Heroes, Nashville, and the Scream film franchise...
PFAS in Amsterdam's drinking water mainly comes from polluted Rhine: ‘The solution lies largely in Germany’
Amsterdam's drinking water contains PFAS levels exceeding recommended safety guidelines. Research indicates that the majority of these chemicals originate from the Rhine river before it enters the Net...
ASML is not currently selling any chip machines in Europe
ASML reports that it is not selling any chip-making machines in Europe due to a lack of local investment and new fabrication facilities. The company, which is vital to the global semiconductor supply ...
Sound barrier on A10 West catches fire again
A sound barrier on the A10 near Amsterdam-West caught fire this afternoon for the third time this year. Emergency services successfully extinguished the flames, and repairs are scheduled to begin afte...
Video | Marijn Kuipers responds to hate comments after breaking off engagement
Influencer Marijn Kuipers has publicly addressed the hateful comments she received following the end of her engagement to Dave Roelvink. This marks the first time she has spoken out about the breakup ...