Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Former Martinair cargo pilots are entitled to back pay from KLM
Former Martinair cargo pilots have won the right to back pay from KLM for the period spanning 2014 to 2022 following an improper company transfer. Although the court denied their request for retroacti...
Rare black rhinos released in Africa with Dutch connection: ‘Iconic animal’
Three Dutch friends living in Botswana have significantly boosted the country's black rhino population by introducing twenty of the endangered animals to their private reserve. The complex relocation ...
Insults, verbal abuse and threats reported around Pride
A total of 672 reports of abuse and intimidation were filed with the platform RITA during and after the Amsterdam Pride and WorldPride events. These incidents included widespread verbal harassment and...
Tradition ends after 20 years: Amsterdam police must stop organizing iftars
Amsterdam police are ending their twenty-year tradition of organizing iftar meals for the public to better maintain an image of institutional neutrality. While internal staff holiday celebrations will...
Saudi Arabia reopens key oil pipeline after major drone damage
Saudi Arabia has partially reopened its critical East-West pipeline following damage from Houthi drone attacks. The pipeline serves as a key export route while the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Ho...
Studio without a kitchen for 1,900 euros: "After a year, you've had enough of microwave meals"
A 22-square-meter studio apartment in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood is being advertised for 1,900 euros per month, despite lacking a kitchen and a washing machine. Housing experts suggest the rent ...
38 reports of physical violence during WorldPride: people spat on, pelted, and kicked
During the recent WorldPride event in Amsterdam, the reporting organization Rita received 516 discrimination complaints, including 38 reports of physical violence and assaults. Most incidents took pla...
Lawyers for Frits van Eerd want judges to personally inspect the famous fridge used to store cash
Lawyers for Frits van Eerd have asked an appeals court to personally inspect the workshop where the former Jumbo executive stored cash in a refrigerator. The defense argues the facility was highly sec...
Investigation into AI scandal involving Frans Timmermans stalls due to refusal by PVV's Maikel Boon
The Dutch parliamentary investigation into PVV member Maikel Boon has stalled due to his refusal to cooperate regarding AI-generated images of Frans Timmermans. The integrity committee, unable to comp...
Arrest team detains confused man at Muntplein in Amsterdam
Police detained a distressed man at Muntplein in central Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon, forcing a temporary suspension of local tram services. The individual was taken into custody without incident a...
Muntplein in Amsterdam cordoned off due to 'suspicious situation'
Police arrested a distressed man at Amsterdam's Muntplein shortly before 12:30 p.m. following an incident that caused a significant security perimeter and the temporary suspension of tram services. Th...
NPO warns of fake emails requesting audition videos for youth series
The NPO has alerted the public to a phishing scheme where scammers posing as broadcasters request inappropriate audition tapes from children. The fraudulent emails involve a fake series called Nina's ...
Anyone who gets in the way of bunq founder Ali Niknam must go, according to a biography written by three investigative journalists: 'For Ali, everything is about efficiency, never about empathy for others'
An unauthorized biography of bunq founder Ali Niknam describes a demanding leadership style that prioritizes extreme efficiency over employee empathy. The book, written by three investigative journali...
Hanneke Groenteman had to surrender driver's license after crashing into lamppost
Presenter Hanneke Groenteman had her driver's license confiscated for three months following a single-vehicle accident where she crashed into a lamppost. Authorities suspected she may have lost consci...
EU opens door wider to free trade agreement with the Philippines
The European Union has restarted trade negotiations with the Philippines to eliminate tariffs on most goods and strengthen economic ties. The agreement aims to reduce European dependence on other majo...
Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam has its name back
As of September 22, the theater located at Leidseplein has officially reclaimed its former name, Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam. The institution is celebrating the occasion by reflecting on several signifi...
SEE NL defends choice of documentary Paikar as Dutch Oscar entry
SEE NL is defending its decision to submit the documentary Paikar as the Dutch Oscar entry following criticism from filmmaker Mike van Diem, who argued the choice disadvantages feature films. The orga...
Armed robber (20) sentenced to one year in prison for jewelry store heist in Capelle
A 20-year-old man from Amsterdam has been sentenced to two years in prison, with one year suspended, for his role in an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Capelle aan den IJssel. The perpetrator, rec...
Olcay Gulsen apologizes after Lil Kleine incident at wedding: 'Misjudged the situation'
Olcay Gulsen has apologized for inviting rapper Lil Kleine to perform at her wedding, acknowledging that the move was insensitive given her history of advocating against violence toward women. Critics...
KLM resumes flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia from late October
KLM plans to resume flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia in late October, though the schedule remains subject to change based on the security situation in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the airline continue...